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Irvine schools earn top state honor

Seven Irvine Unified schools have been named 2026 California Distinguished Schools, the state’s highest honor for public schools. Lakeside, Rancho San Joaquin, Sierra Vista, South Lake and Venado middle… Continue Reading Irvine schools earn...

April 1, 2026

Irvine’s nationally ranked park system may get even better

Last month, the Irvine Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend a zoning amendment that will create an option for a new 50-plus‑acre public nature park in the center of… Continue Reading Irvine’s nationally ranked...

March 7, 2026

Crean Lutheran’s big lead disappears as Damien rallies to win regional semifinal

The Damien High School boys basketball team celebrates winning Saturday’s CIF Division I regional semifinal against Crean Lutheran at Damien High School in La Verne on March 7, 2026. (Photo… Continue Reading Crean Lutheran’s big...

March 6, 2026

Irvine to access Bridge Shelter beds for homeless in new agreement with Costa Mesa

Irvine has arranged for people in the city without a place to sleep to have a bed at Costa Mesa’s Bridge Shelter under a temporary new partnership between the two… Continue Reading Irvine to access...

March 3, 2026

JSerra, Mater Dei win Regional boys basketball first-round games

A JSerra-Mater Dei boys basketball rematch will happen Thursday in the second round of the CIF Southern California Regional tournament. Mater Dei (21-15), seeded at No. 16 in the 16-team… Continue Reading JSerra, Mater Dei...

March 3, 2026

Fryer’s boys basketball fast break: OC had a few finals MVP candidates

Some reactions to Orange County’s showing in the CIF-SS boys basketball finals and a look ahead to the CIF Southern California Regional: 1. If a CIF-SS Finals MVP was selected… Continue Reading Fryer’s boys basketball...