In August, for many of us a lazy time of year, McClain Cellars winery founder Jason McClain will be crazy busy – as usual. Among other things, he plans… Continue Reading A perfect blend:...
Kate Starr’s volunteering habits were instilled early, growing up in Deerfield with service-oriented parents who were deeply connected to Irvine. Starr attended Irvine High School, where she was involved… Continue Reading 3 generations give...
Brandon Jensen has called Promenade at Irvine Spectrum apartments home for three years. As COO of Hawk & Co, his sister’s local interior design firm, Jensen appreciates the convenience… Continue Reading Finding home at...
One Shake Shack in Irvine wasn’t enough. The Market Place location, in addition to the Irvine Spectrum Center spot, offers its renowned Angus beef burgers, crinkle-cut fries, hand-spun shakes… Continue Reading Shake Shack opens...
A ceramic resting place for chopsticks that’s in the shape of a smiling orange rabbit. A set of gold-plated, handmade sake cups. A hammered-steel, 8.2-inch inscribed Japanese chef knife.… Continue Reading Irvine tableware shop...
Five Orchard Hills Middle School students recently earned international recognition at the 2025 VEX V5RC World Championship in Dallas. The RoboHawks 8838D team of Carlos Alarilla, Edison Chen, Priyaan… Continue Reading Orchard Hills robotics...
1. Hicks Canyon Trail Ideal for families, Hicks Canyon Community Park offers plentiful shade – as well as playgrounds, restrooms and picnic spots – along a 4-mile out-and-back trail.… Continue Reading 3 great starter...
Enjoy an alphabetical compendium of iconic Irvine restaurants and dishes – from All That Shabu to Zov’s – that will satisfy your urge for local and global cuisines and… Continue Reading Irvine Dining Guide...
Hiking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, which is something I realized in my 40s. I needed a way to work off calories and get fit. Tennis,… Continue Reading Getting started is...
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now They’ve united with an array of talents as the 2025 high school football season draws near. Their precision,… Continue Reading OCVarsity Hot 150:...
