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May 4, 2026

Bacchus Bar & Bistro adds lunch and brunch

Danny Choi was no wine connoisseur when he bought Bacchus Wine Bar in 2017. He preferred Michelob to merlot, had never set foot in a winery and had no… Continue Reading Bacchus Bar &...

Hidden Irvine

Navigate your way into nostalgia and fun An Arnold Palmer action figure and the gopher from “Caddyshack” are only the beginning of the golf-themed nostalgia hidden around Holey Moley… Continue Reading Hidden Irvine

May 4, 2026

10 happenings in May

1. Wilderness Access DayHikers and mountain bikers are invited to explore the network of trails at Bommer Canyon Preserve. This monthly event allows visitors to roam designated trails at… Continue Reading 10 happenings in...

Residents celebrate Irvine’s open space legacy

A quiet moment of discovery unfolded at the Quail Hill Trailhead: A young boy in a Shohei Ohtani Dodgers T-shirt stood captivated, carefully observing a ladybug he had safely… Continue Reading Residents celebrate Irvine’s...

Quail Hill

Take it from the “Park Lady”: The Quail Hill Nature Preserve is a splendid choice for celebrating Earth Day this month. “It’ll be a great spot to get outdoors,… Continue Reading Quail Hill

April 1, 2026

On a roll for spring

Originally a pancake known as the spring dish, the spring roll has existed in China for 1,500 years. It continues to mark the advent of spring, a symbol of… Continue Reading On a roll...

Natural Sciences Center brings IVC students together

The new Natural Sciences Center at Irvine Valley College is a win-win for Hinanui Swider. She benefits as both a student and a tutor. Now in her second year… Continue Reading Natural Sciences Center...

Great Park is base for Men’s National Team

The U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team has selected Championship Soccer Stadium at Great Park as its official training base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup will… Continue Reading Great Park is...

April 1, 2026

10 happenings in April

1. Jazz celebrationPianist Emmet Cohen brings together an all-star quintet to honor the centennial of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane in “Miles and Coltrane at 100.” Cohen… Continue Reading 10 happenings in...

April 1, 2026

A toast to the trees of Peters Canyon

Wildflowers are wonderful, but this spring, I want to propose a toast to trees. Unlike ephemeral, unpredictable-if-beautiful spring blooms, trees are reliable marvels of nature. They spread shade in… Continue Reading A toast to...