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August 6, 2024

Construction begins on long-awaited $25 million Irvine animal shelter upgrades

After much ado, work has begun to renovate and expand the Irvine Animal Care Center on Oak Canyon. For years, residents and city officials sought upgrades for the decades-old shelter,… Continue Reading Construction begins on...

IUSD: Preparing for the future

The Irvine Unified School District welcomes students back this month, so we asked Superintendent Terry Walker to describe what families can expect this year. How do you prepare students… Continue Reading IUSD: Preparing for...

Russell Peters at The Improv

Russell Peters, who was recently named as one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time, will perform at Irvine Improv from Aug. 8 to 11. Since first… Continue Reading Russell Peters at...

August 5, 2024

10 happenings this August

1. Summer art exhibit Immerse yourself in “Picturing Summer,” an exhibit featuring 35 paintings that celebrate California’s radiant landscapes and summer lifestyle. UCI Langson IMCA, through Sept. 14, imca.uci.edu.… Continue Reading 10 happenings this...

August 5, 2024

Innovative summer camp at UC Irvine helps teens explore and prepare for nursing careers

At UC Irvine’s summer nurse camp, high school students learn CPR, work with mentors and get hands-on exposure to a vital job that needs more applicants. “We want to… Continue Reading Innovative summer camp...

August 5, 2024

Inside the success of Sessions West Coast Deli

Ten years ago, two hungry surfers hatched a plan to build a better sandwich. They sought a handheld meal elevated with a chef’s palette of complex flavors and premium… Continue Reading Inside the success...

Tasty hospitality at family-owned Georgia’s

The August debut of Georgia’s Restaurant further adds to the variety of dining options at Irvine Spectrum Center. The Fried Chicken Plate, which includes three pieces of the perfect… Continue Reading Tasty hospitality at...

Her path to success

Irvine’s education ecosystem is dynamic, delivering unique opportunities to students. One example is Irvine Valley College’s program that offers local students up to two years of free college courses,… Continue Reading Her path to...

August 5, 2024

Entrepreneurial spirit

Relentless curiosity – that’s how Anthony Katz turned a homemade ice pack for his sore knee into Hyperice, a $700 million company headquartered in Irvine’s Discovery Park. Now he… Continue Reading Entrepreneurial spirit

August 5, 2024

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar’s Cinderella story

Eldwin Chua had the humblest of beginnings in the food industry: He operated a small street stall. “I always say I’m a Cinderella,” says Chua, founder and CEO of… Continue Reading Le Shrimp Noodle...