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Irvine gives away free trees to residents
Irvine is giving away free trees to residents as part of a push to cover 30% of the city with shade by 2055. The city has partnered with the Arbor […]
Irvine schools receive $200K to integrate AI in classrooms
Irvine Unified School District students will soon have greater access to personalized lessons and faster feedback under a new $200,000 grant to expand classroom artificial intelligence programs. The innovation grant […]
Accolades add up for Sierra Vista teacher
Henry Miller was named a CMA Music Teacher of Excellence this year for the second time
10 happenings in August
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Sharing Happy Vibes at Manaao Thai Comfort Food
Chef Kanate Ungkasrithongkul and his wife, Anita Lin, opened their first restaurant in Tustin in 2023 to much acclaim. Their new spot, which will open at Irvine Spectrum Center this […]
City launches bike share program
Irvine has launched a new fixed‑station Bike Share Pilot Program. Pedal-assist e-bikes have a maximum assist speed of 18 mph and a battery range of 30 miles. The program starts […]
Charlie Zhang embodies the American dream
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Dive into dirty soda at Orange Coast Soda Co.
Owners Justin Corey and Jonas Wixom, both 20, unveil Orange Coast Soda Co. They offer “soda elevated” concoctions – aka dirty sodas – such as Dr. Coconut and Cali Cooler […]
Star-studded music festival heads to Irvine
Summer 2026 has been a boon for Irvine in terms of grabbing attention on a national scale. A music festival late this month promises to solidify that status. To start […]