March 2024 - Irvine's Realtor

March 29, 2024

Tony Monaco, the chef behind the Blind Pig, to open new Italian spot in Irvine

Tony Monaco, chef-restaurateur of such Orange County spots as the Blind Pig and the Trough, didn’t have to look far to find space for his newest restaurant. His upcoming Italian… Continue Reading Tony Monaco, the...

March 29, 2024

Pedestrian bridge over 5 Freeway in Irvine to be open for public use by early 2026

In two years runners, cyclists, walkers and dogs alike will be able to traverse a pedestrian bridge over the 5 Freeway, part of the final stretch of the Jeffrey Open… Continue Reading Pedestrian bridge over...

March 28, 2024

Finally, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World opens in Irvine

If you think in-person shopping is dead, or there is a recession brewing, you weren’t at the grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World in Irvine. Or, if… Continue Reading Finally, Bass Pro...

March 28, 2024

Great Park will be home to the Pretend City Children’s Museum and OC Music and Dance in 2026

At least two new and revamped community spaces will be available to Great Park visitors in the next couple of years. On Tuesday, March 26, Irvine city leaders approved the… Continue Reading Great Park will...

March 28, 2024

OC students find learning about water is as fun as it is important

UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park was transformed into a water wonderland Wednesday for 5,700 Orange County third-, fourth- and fifth-graders. The 27th annual Children’s Water Education Festival, sponsored by the Orange… Continue Reading OC students find...

March 27, 2024

Irvine takes no action on banning protests near residences

Irvine’s City Council was set to consider enacting a 300-foot buffer between protesters and private homes this week — but couldn’t vote either way since not enough members were present.… Continue Reading Irvine takes no...

March 26, 2024

UC Irvine and UC San Diego launch AI programs. Here’s how they work

Over the next few months, UC Irvine and UC San Diego will roll out campuswide artificial intelligence programs. Dubbed “TritonGPT Chat” and “ZotGPT Chat,” these downloadable, web-based programs aim to… Continue Reading UC Irvine and...

March 25, 2024

Status Update: Tiddlywinks in Old Towne Orange reopens in neighboring store

The toy store Tiddlywinks has opened its doors again after a short but arduous relocation in Old Towne Orange. The 12-year-old store in the city’s historic downtown moved seven storefronts… Continue Reading Status Update: Tiddlywinks...

March 25, 2024

Irvine council set to consider ban on protesting near residences

Hot on the heels of the Santa Ana City Council taking up an ordinance that would have enacted a 300-foot buffer between protesters and private homes, Irvine’s City Council is… Continue Reading Irvine council set...

March 25, 2024

How one Irvine artistic swimming team is making a splash

The Meraquas artistic swimming team is making waves — and is on its way to the big stage. Based out of William Woollett Aquatics Complex in Irvine, the team, founded… Continue Reading How one Irvine...

Month: March 2024