Irvine News Archives - Page 22 of 132

July 3, 2024

Reinvestment to enhance The Market Place

Since debuting in 1988, The Market Place has become one of Southern California’s most popular open-air shopping and dining destinations, drawing millions each year to its top lifestyle brands and 47 diverse eateries. We...

Irvine middle school places second in U.S.

Students from Irvine’s Lakeside Middle School recently took second place in their division at the U.S. Academic Pentathlon Championships, a rigorous national scholastic competition testing students in the arts, literature, math, science and social...

July 3, 2024

UC Irvine water polo star seeks Olympic gold

“You can and you will.” That’s what Tara Prentice’s mom told her daughter from the time she was a young girl learning water polo. “It became my mantra,” says Prentice, 26, recently named center...

July 2, 2024

Taco Bell is offering 30 days of Nacho Fries for $10

Taco Bell is getting extra mileage out of its latest go-round with Nacho Fries. The Irvine-based fast food chain will be offering its rewards members a Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass, which will entitle purchasers one...

Toy store moves to Orchard Hills center

A boutique store specializing in high-quality children’s toys and clothing is moving to Orchard Hills Shopping Center. Previously at Irvine Spectrum Center, Jini Mini will expand its product offerings at the new location. Among...

UCI scholars named Guggenheim fellows

A pair of UC Irvine scholars have been awarded Guggenheim Fellowships, considered among the most prestigious grant programs in North America. Professors Wang Feng and Gene Tsudik join 186 scientists and scholars named 2024...

Javier’s patio reinvestment at Irvine Spectrum Center has proven a huge success

Javier’s Crystal Cove reinvestment follows the success of its 2021 reinvestment at Irvine Spectrum Center, which created an enormous 5,600-square-foot patio surrounded by lush palms, banana trees and birds of paradise. “Customers gasp when...

Q&A: JR De Guzman at The Improv

JR De Guzman, winner of the 2016 Stand-up NBC nationwide search for comedians of diverse backgrounds and featured in Netflix’s “The Comedy Lineup,” will take the stage at Irvine Improv on June 14-16. We...

July 1, 2024

10,000 STEPS

Each weekend, I like to get a start on my daily 10,000 steps with a hike. Last Saturday, I chose Bommer Canyon, one of my favorite spots in the city. Bommer is a local...

July 1, 2024

New hiking trails

A stunning expanse of open space southeast of Irvine Lake is now open for public enjoyment. Red Rock Wilderness offers over 8 miles of new trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Situated...