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Irvine softball teams win championships

Northwood High School’s softball team won the Division 5 final to earn its first CIF title. Irvine High School captured its second CIF softball title with a victory in… Continue Reading Irvine softball teams...

June 29, 2026

Splash into summer

It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the treats of the season – concerts in the park, movies under the stars, hikes on nearby trails, community events… Continue Reading Splash into summer

Q&A: Swim star credits Irvine’s summer swim league for success

Ella Eastin won 12 NCAA titles, broke four American and NCAA records and helped the Stanford swim team win three NCAA championships. She started at Irvine Swim League and… Continue Reading Q&A: Swim star...

No. 3 city in America to raise a family

Irvine landed at No. 3 on WalletHub’s national “Best Places to Raise a Family” ranking, driven by its safety record, strong schools and low divorce rates. Analysts compared 182… Continue Reading No. 3 city...

Four named National Merit Scholars

Irvine high school students accounted for four of 11 seniors in the county who were awarded prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. The Irvine winners are Xiao Jiang (University High),… Continue Reading Four named National...

June 29, 2026

10 happenings in July

1. ‘C.S. Lewis on Stage’Experience a multimedia performance capturing the magnetic personality, eloquence and sharp wit of C.S. Lewis. Award-winning actor Max McLean uses Lewis’ writings to explore the… Continue Reading 10 happenings in...

Cutting-Edge Connectivity

For decades, the standard checklist for a premium apartment community was predictable: granite countertops, a resort-style pool and a first-class fitness center. But as the way people live and… Continue Reading Cutting-Edge Connectivity

Getting wild at OC Zoo for a day

About 455 runners of all ages took part in the Run Wild 5K event at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park last month. Proceeds from the 5K are… Continue Reading Getting wild at...

June 3, 2026

10 happenings in June

1. Gospel concertExperience the sound that shaped a nation at this Juneteenth celebration. The concert pays tribute to African American artistry through performances in choir, dance, band, orchestra, theater… Continue Reading 10 happenings in...

June 3, 2026

Grown-up comfort foods for kids at heart

It’s comforting that most kids today like the same dishes their parents did growing up – spaghetti, grilled cheese and Tater Tots. As kids mature, so do their tastes,… Continue Reading Grown-up comfort foods...