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April 1, 2024

LA County law enforcement officers killed by bandits honored in Irvine — 167 years later

On Jan. 23, 1857, notorious horse thief Juan Flores and his gang of bandits engaged in a fierce gun battle with Los Angeles County law enforcement officers who were in pursuit of them, killing four....

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 eatery, which will open late...

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 Space Trail in Irvine. The...

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 you want to see how...

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 County Water District, featured 60...

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 lease agreements for two local...

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. The dais was already down...

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 improve job productivity among staff...

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 north after a planned rent...

March 24, 2024

Orange County Soccer Club opens new season at home with a tie

Chris McKenna of Tustin wears a full face mask at the home opener. The Orange County Soccer Club played its home opener for the season against Miami FC. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer) OC...