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# Irvine Standard

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## Posts
- [Built for breakthroughs and excellence](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/built-for-breakthroughs-and-excellence/): For decades, Irvine healthcare professionals have championed advances that change treatments throughout the world. A pioneering trial to treat Huntington’s disease is one of the latest breakthroughs.
- [TRAIL GUIDE: 26 HIKES ON THE IRVINE RANCH](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/trail-guide-26-hikes-on-the-irvine-ranch/): In Irvine, connectivity is the name of the game. Most hikes here offer a variety of trails that link to other wilderness or parklands. Hikers looking to satisfy fitness goals can easily cobble together longer, more challenging routes, particularly during Wilderness Access Days. Hikers interested in ocean views, oak groves or riparian habitats might choose to take short out-and-back sorties to their preferred destination instead of completing an entire loop. The options are endless. See you on the trails.
- [DINING FROM A TO Z](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/dining-from-a-to-z/): No matter which neighborhood center in Irvine you live near, there are intriguing restaurants that are more than worth checking out. Here are dozens of possibilities to please every palate – many that elevate the city’s dining status.
- [Splash into summer](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/splash-into-summer/): It’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the treats of the season – concerts in the park, movies under the stars, hikes on nearby trails, community events at Spectrum Center, fishing at a picturesque lake and so much more. Sports, leisure, theater and wildlife are all on vivid display this summer, and you don’t have to go far from home to take part.
- [Irvine’s amazing grads](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvines-amazing-grads/): Irvine’s vision to create a “City of Intellect” is highlighted again this year with the class of 2026 showing off academic success, athletic prowess, achievements in the arts, commitment to community service and more. As products of one of the state’s top school districts, these extraordinary graduates are eager to make their mark on the world in a wide variety of areas. From biomedical engineers and physics prodigies to business innovators and amazing artists, these future doctors, judges, policymakers, technology titans and international leaders will always be good citizens eager to help and make the world a happier place, as they’ve thoroughly demonstrated already. Read on to learn more about each exceptional student and how they’re ready to contribute beyond high school.
- [Students present a symphony of talent](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/students-present-a-symphony-of-talent/): Student musicians shine at 42nd annual Donald Bren Honors Concert
- [Parks Guide 2026](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/parks-guide-2026/): Get to know the top-ranked park system in California, one of the nation’s best
- [Irvine is leading the way for innovators](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-is-leading-the-way-for-innovators/): When biologist Maksim Plikus took the leap into the multibillion-dollar market for hair-loss treatments, he had lots of local support.
- [Something for everyone](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/bommer-canyon-something-for-everyone/): Visit Bommer Canyon this season to see open space at its finest after winter rains.
- [Greenest city in Southern California](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/greenest-city-in-southern-california/): Irvine has again been recognized among the nation’s most sustainable cities.
- [Celebrate the season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/celebrate-the-season/): Your guide to holiday gifts and happenings
- [Health care boom](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/health-care-boom/): A $4 billion investment in three new hospitals and several care centers will make the city a national hub for innovation and wellness.
- [Irvine Spectrum Celebrates 30 years](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/irvine-spectrum-celebrates-30-years/): Three decades after its opening, Spectrum Center remains a dynamic gathering place and lifestyle center with more than 17 million visitors a year.
- [TOP OF THE CLASS 2025: IRVINE’S AMAZING GRADS](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/top-of-the-class-2025-irvines-amazing-grads/): June means cap and gown season has arrived. For many Irvine graduates, those gowns come decorated with cords signifying their remarkable achievements.
- [Hit the trails](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/hit-the-trails/): From Limestone Canyon to Quail Hill and more, the hikes in Irvine’s open space provide a perfect springtime activity.
- [Woodbridge High math teacher wins Presidential Award](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/woodbridge-high-math-teacher-wins-presidential-award/): The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching represent the nation’s highest honor for teachers in STEM.
- [Community Market at Families Forward Opens](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2025/community-market-at-families-forward-opens/): A fresh start is within reach for Orange County families in need, thanks to a newly transformed food pantry in Irvine. 
- [Welcome to the holidays](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2024/welcome-to-the-holidays/): It’s the season for merriment and joy. We have everything you need for memorable holidays with loved ones.
- [Artistic swim team triumphs at Junior Olympics](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2024/artistic-swim-team-triumphs-at-junior-olympics/): The Meraquas of Irvine worked to perfect a difficult routine and won gold at the Junior Olympics.
- [Your 2024 Dining Guide](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2024/your-2024-dining-guide/): We celebrate Irvine’s 400 restaurants, from family-run enterprises to award-winning chefs.
- [23 ways to enjoy summer](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2024/23-ways-to-enjoy-summer/): Our 2024 Summer Activity Guide can help you find concerts, movies under the stars and family fun at nearby beaches like Crystal Cove.
- [Irvine Regional Park opens new loop trail](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2023/irvine-regional-park-opens-new-loop-trail/): OC Parks has opened a new trail to teach families about plants and animals in four local habitats: oak woodland, coastal sage scrub, riparian and chaparral.
- [Parks guide](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2023/parks-guide/): Irvine’s renowned parks, which cover one-third of the city, have been ranked the No. 1 park system in California by the Trust for Public Land – and the No. 4 park system in America. The annual ParkScore index found that 94% of Irvine residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park. Here are 10 ways to think about how Irvine's over 300 parks benefit your body and mind.
- [Q&A with the Chief](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2023/qa-with-the-chief/): Your department motto is “In Partnership with the Community.” Why is that important?
- [America’s safest city](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2023/americas-safest-city-2/): For the 18th consecutive year, Irvine had the lowest occurrence of violent crime per capita for any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more, according to an analysis of FBI data.
- [A family affair at Irvine’s Redstraw Tea Bar](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-family-affair-at-irvines-redstraw-tea-bar/): At Redstraw Tea Bar in Cypress Village Shopping Center, some regulars don’t have to order. The staff, known as tea artists, start making their drinks as soon as they come through the door.
- [SunWheel soars to great heights](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/sunwheel-soars-to-great-heights/): The new wheel at Spectrum Center captures community spirit
- [Go wild in your garden this year](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/go-wild-in-your-garden-this-year/): Native Seed Farm offers tips for which native plants are best for attracting pollinators
- [10 happenings in October](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/10-happenings-in-october/): 1. Monster SplashDive into Halloween celebrations with pool deck trick‑or-treating, a floating pumpkin patch and seasonal decorating stations. Guests can navigate an inflatable aquatic obstacle course and take photos. William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 24, yourirvine.org
- [Celebrating Small Business: Crossroads](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/celebrating-small-business-crossroads/): Brooke Luminelli missed out on learning ballet at a young age. She was 10 by the time she fell in love with the classic dance form.
- [Sweet spots](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/sweet-spots/): New dessert destinations with a difference
- [Q&A: Find joy in healthful eating](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-find-joy-in-healthful-eating/): What we put on our plates plays a profound role in our ability to maintain overall wellness and recover from disease. For Preeti Soni, an integrative oncology dietitian at City of Hope Orange County in Irvine, the goal is helping people harness the healing power of food – without sacrificing flavor, culture or the simple joy of eating.
- [Retail centers double as wellness hubs in SoCal’s fittest city](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/retail-centers-double-as-wellness-hubs-in-socals-fittest-city/): When clients step into Eternal Spring Palace at Culver Plaza, they are greeted by marble counters, gold fixtures and private treatment suites with soft lighting and low music.
- [Q&A: Artist’s creative connection: ‘UCI is my backyard’](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-artists-creative-connection-uci-is-my-backyard/): Artist Jeff Sewell, born and raised in Newport Beach, is one of the first artists commissioned by UCI Health Irvine for the new hospital near San Joaquin Marsh. He served on the committee to acquire art for the three new health buildings on the Irvine campus. His piece “Back Bay Rest” connects him with childhood memories at Back Bay. “I was really attached to Back Bay my whole life,” Sewell says. “My earliest memories are walking there with my father when I was less than 5 years old.” He spoke about being part of the hospital’s art collection.
- [Healing powers of art](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/healing-powers-of-art/): Serene images of nature have been shown to reduce stress, calm the mind and promote relaxation, which are great components of health.
- [Here comes the Sun](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/here-comes-the-sun/): Science-based hospitality on display at new Hoag Hospital Irvine campus
- [A city designed for fitness](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-city-designed-for-fitness/): A move to Irvine nearly 20 years ago converted Mitch Atkinson from couch potato to a triathlon junkie.
- [Tween’s small first step leads to running success](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/tweens-small-first-step-leads-to-running-success/): He talks about how reaching goals requires patience and persistence and about how, over time, all the small things can stack up to become something very big.
- [Brewing the best meal ideas for fall](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/brewing-the-best-meal-ideas-for-fall/): Try these beer and food pairings that complement and contrast
- [Q&A: UCI actor takes SCR stage](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-uci-actor-takes-scr-stage/): South Coast Repertory’s production of “Into the Woods” runs through Oct. 18. We chatted with Jake Stiel, a UC Irvine graduate student understudying two leading roles through The Next Stage, a partnership that places student actors into professional theater.
- [What’s the buzz about bees and butterflies?](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/whats-the-buzz-about-bees-and-butterflies/): California is home to about 1,600 species of native wild bees, with hundreds of unique varieties living in Southern California. Unlike honeybees, roughly 70% of native bees nest alone in the ground or in small plant cavities rather than large hives. They are gentle by nature.
- [OC readers vote Irvine into top spot again](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/oc-readers-vote-irvine-into-top-spot-again/): Irvine has again been named the best city to live in, securing the top spot for the 11th consecutive year in the Orange County Register’s annual reader rankings.
- [Rare-bird sighting lures crowds to marsh](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/rare-bird-sighting-lures-crowds-to-marsh/): A rare purple gallinule has drawn hundreds of bird-watchers to the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary following the first documented sighting of the species in Orange County.
- [A Look Back in Irvine history](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-look-back-in-irvine-history-3/): In 1965, the Los Angeles Times published this photo of Dr. Marjorie Caserio, a founding faculty member and assistant professor of organic chemistry at UC Irvine. The university’s first female professor, Caserio was beloved for her teaching excellence. She became chair of the Department of Chemistry, co-authored a widely used textbook and later became vice chancellor of academic affairs at UC San Diego.
- [Irvine sports roundup (October 2026)](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-sports-roundup-october-2026/): BECKMAN H.S.Girls volleyball starts strong
- [Nature Reserve celebrates 30 years](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/nature-reserve-celebrates-30-years/): Conservation leaders gathered last month at Quail Hill Community Center to mark the 30th anniversary of the Nature Reserve of Orange County, a partnership that helps preserve wild trails, scenic hills and native habitat just steps from Irvine front doors.
- [Taco Bell to move to larger office space](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/taco-bell-to-move-to-larger-office-space/): Taco Bell and sister chain Habit Burger & Grill will move into a 330,000-square-foot campus at Alton HQ by 2028.
- [Love Irvine set for Citywide Serve Day](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/love-irvine-set-for-citywide-serve-day/): Hundreds of volunteers are expected to gather across Irvine on Nov. 7 for the sixth annual Citywide Serve Day, tackling local needs from hunger relief to senior care.
- [Discover patty pleasures during Burger Week](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/discover-patty-pleasures-during-burger-week/): Nine restaurants in Irvine fire up the grills for Burger Week, celebrating the craft, creativity and culture of the iconic American food from Sept. 20-26. Pleasures of the patty and fixings range from the classic beef burger to chicken, turkey, mushroom and plant-based creations.
- [20 years of National Natural Landmark distinction](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/20-years-of-national-natural-landmark-distinction/): In 2006, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service designated much of The Irvine Ranch open space, permanently preserved by Irvine Company, as a National Natural Landmark. That was 20 years ago – a great anniversary to celebrate, says Michael O’Connell, president and CEO of Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), who notes that more than 5 million people visit all the lands included in the Irvine Ranch National Natural Landmark every year, which is a similar attendance number to national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon.
- [Welcome to a world of wagyu at these restaurants](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/welcome-to-a-world-of-wagyu-at-these-restaurants/): Not long ago, only the most ardent and well-heeled fans of Japanese cuisine were familiar with the term wagyu. Now the word has entered the mainstream – thanks to American wagyu.
- [Best city for pets on West Coast](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/best-city-for-pets-on-west-coast/): Irvine is the most pet-friendly city on the West Coast and the 10th-best in the U.S., a new Wallet­Hub study finds. The study compared the nation’s 100 largest cities across 23 metrics ranging from veterinary care costs to the number of pet businesses to walkability. Irvine’s strongest scores came in outdoor spaces and animal care access.
- [New pedestrian bridge creates citywide connection](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/new-pedestrian-bridge-creates-citywide-connection/): When the city of Irvine celebrated the grand opening of the 1,200-foot Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge, it marked more than a new crossing over the busy 5 freeway to avoid surface streets. It signaled a significant expansion to Irvine’s trail and bike path system. A trail that mainly served North Irvine soon will become a continuous greenbelt connecting across the city.
- [The Canopy promises new energy at Great Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/the-canopy-promises-new-energy-at-great-park/): Great Park is getting more dynamic with every passing week.
- [Take action against hunger with Second Harvest](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/take-action-against-hunger-with-second-harvest/): If you’ve been looking for a good way to get involved in the community, learning about food insecurity in Orange County might be the perfect starting point.
- [10 happenings in September](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/10-happenings-in-september/): 1. Fiesta Latina en IrvineCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free festival showcasing lotería games, calavera makeup demonstrations, traditional dance and live music. The gathering features art displays, educational exhibits and crafts. Great Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, cityofirvine.gov/node/77616
- [Beyond the hike](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/beyond-the-hike/): If you’re a naturalist but not much for hiking, there are plenty of options on The Irvine Ranch land. Every month, you’ll find events that focus on plants, birds, bats, meditation, art and more. Visit letsgooutside.org for a complete list. Here are some of the programs offered this month.
- [Timberland now open at Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/timberland-now-open-at-spectrum-center/): Outdoor apparel brand Timberland has opened a location at Irvine Spectrum Center. Known for its workwear-inspired style, the brand landed next to fellow outdoor retailer Columbia, which also opened this year.
- [Pro baseball coming to Great Park in 2027](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/pro-baseball-coming-to-great-park-in-2027/): A new Pioneer Baseball League franchise, a partner of Major League Baseball, will begin play at Great Park Baseball Stadium next year. The Irvine team will join the 12-team professional league based in California and the Rocky Mountain states.
- [Iceye plans to make satellites in Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/iceye-plans-to-make-satellites-in-irvine/): Microsatellite manufacturer Iceye US plans to start building its radar-imaging spacecraft in Irvine, where the company is headquartered, according to an Orange County Business Journal report.
- [Natural choices for family fun](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/natural-choices-for-family-fun/): Nix Nature CenterFamily-friendly exhibits include a topographical map of Laguna Coast Wilderness, microscopes for exploration, a fossil dig pit and an art exhibit showcasing paintings of the landscape. Scavenger hunts for kids as well as Junior Ranger activities and booklets are on offer here. Painters, writers and tired hikers enjoy relaxing outside on comfy Adirondack chairs with views of the surrounding hillsides and trails. Clean bathrooms and an opportunity to fill your water bottle make this center an appealing place for a mid-hike respite. 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
- [Teens earn global honor for problem-solving apps](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/teens-earn-global-honor-for-problem-solving-apps/): Chenxi Huang and Kelley Gou build apps the way most teenagers might build a playlist – alone, at home, working until something clicks.
- [A Look Back in Irvine history](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-look-back-in-irvine-history-2/): Postmaster William A. Cook hangs a sign renaming the post office the East Irvine Post Office on Oct. 12, 1965. The post office had been run out of a general store since 1911.
- [Top real estate market in California](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/top-real-estate-market-in-california/): Irvine ranks as the best real estate market in California and second among large U.S. cities, showing that local homeowners can count on strong property values that keep growing, according to a recent Wallet­Hub study.
- [Irvine income growth among fastest in U.S.](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-income-growth-among-fastest-in-u-s/): Irvine residents are seeing their paychecks outpace inflation faster than almost anywhere in the nation, according to a SmartAsset study.
- [City launches innovation center to help local startups](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/city-launches-innovation-center-to-help-local-startups/): When Zarina Bahadur started her company, 123 Baby Box, she was still a full-time graduate student at UC Irvine, packing subscription boxes by hand in her parents’ garage between classes.
- [Q&A: Hawaiian icons bring traditional sound](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-hawaiian-icons-bring-traditional-sound/): The Mākaha Sons, Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame inductees and winners of countless Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammy Awards) will bring traditional island harmonies to Irvine Barclay Theatre on Sept. 25. We chatted with founding member and frontman Jerome Koko.
- [A 22-MILE ADVENTURE](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-22-mile-adventure/): Epic and exhilarating: The Mountains to Sea Trail will lift your spirits
- [Irvine gives away free trees to residents](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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.
- [Irvine schools receive $200K to integrate AI in classrooms](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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.
- [Accolades add up for Sierra Vista teacher](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/10-happenings-in-august/): 1. Shakespeare outdoorsExperience New Swan Shakespeare Festival in an intimate, open-air structure at UC Irvine. This season features “Romeo & Juliet” set in a gritty Dust Bowl era alongside “The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove,” a musical adaptation of the raucous comedy set in a rockin’ ’50s surf town. 8 p.m. throughout August, newswanshakespeare.com
- [Sharing Happy Vibes at Manaao Thai Comfort Food](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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 month, manages to be beautiful, cheery and endearing – starting with the “Wall-E” figurine and framed yellow rubber duckies at the entrance. We talked to the chef about the restaurant.
- [City launches bike share program](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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.
- [Charlie Zhang embodies the American dream](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/charlie-zhang-embodies-the-american-dream/): When Xianghua “Charlie” Zhang first came to the U.S. at age 24, he brought just $20 and his cherished clarinet.
- [Dive into dirty soda at Orange Coast Soda Co.](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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 at Irvine Spectrum Center. We talked to Corey about the origins.
- [Star-studded music festival heads to Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/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.
- [Beckman High artist wins grand prize](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/beckman-high-artist-wins-grand-prize/): Beckman High School student Steve Han has won the $6,000 grand prize in the 11th annual international ARTEFFECT competition.
- [Area’s least-stressed city is also the fittest](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/areas-least-stressed-city-is-also-the-fittest/): Irvine is the least-stressed city in Southern California and the seventh least-stressed in the nation, according to a recent WalletHub study. Irvine is also the fittest city in Southern California and seventh in the U.S., according to the American Fitness Index.
- [A family affair at Pasta Viva](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-family-affair-at-pasta-viva/): The new Italian eatery at The Square, near the airport, is owned by Dessi Sarabosing and her brother, Boris Mitrev. She is a well-known local businesswoman; he worked in the London food scene. We chatted with Sarabosing.
- [A Look Back in Irvine history](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-look-back-in-irvine-history/): James Irvine II was a man of science who invited luminaries of the day to The Irvine Ranch. Albert Michelson (namesake of Michelson Drive) confirmed the speed of light on The Ranch in 1929. Albert Einstein joined him to celebrate the achievement. California’s first successful flight also took off from the bean fields of The Ranch. In 1913, aviator Glenn Martin thanked Irvine for his support with a 20-minute flight. Upon landing, Irvine said, “I’ve never seen so much of The Ranch at one time.
- [Aquatics center gets $42 million upgrade](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/aquatics-center-gets-42-million-upgrade/): Irvine has broken ground on a $42 million expansion at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, adding an Olympic-sized competition pool, a children’s splash pad and NinjaCross – an obstacle run suspended above the water.
- [New vision for Oak Creek Golf Club unveiled](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/new-vision-for-oak-creek-golf-club-unveiled/): Over the past nine months, a collaborative community effort has shaped the evolving vision for the Oak Creek nature park and village. Through extensive resident workshops and surveys, thousands of Irvine attendees provided feedback on the future of the privately owned Oak Creek Golf Club.
- [Celebrating Small Business: Harvard Place Shopping Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/celebrating-small-business-harvard-place-shopping-center/): For most of her life, Jessi Midstokke hated gyms. She wasn’t athletic, and most fitness studios made her feel like she didn’t belong.
- [Q&A: ABBA songs arrive at Great Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-abba-songs-arrive-at-great-park/): The upcoming concert “The Music of ABBA: Arrival from Sweden” features guest conductor Evan Roider leading Pacific Symphony at Great Park Live on Aug. 22. We chatted with Roider.
- [Soak Up the serenity](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/soak-up-the-serenity/): Tai chi, tall trees and turtles at Heritage Park
- [Elixir, Mixue now open in Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/elixir-mixue-now-open-in-irvine/): The retail landscape in Irvine continues to grow, welcoming global flavors and wellness-focused dining.
- [Making the most of a 40-year run at The Barclay](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/making-the-most-of-a-40-year-run-at-the-barclay/): Ginny Hayward probably doesn’t have a copy of the classified ad that ran in a local newspaper in late 1985. But she won’t ever forget it: The city of Irvine needed an executive coordinator for a performing arts venue yet to be built.
- [Q&A: New Swan returns to UC Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-new-swan-returns-to-uc-irvine/): This year’s New Swan Shakespeare Festival features “The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove” and “Romeo & Juliet.” Actor Evan Lugo, an alumnus of UCI’s master of fine arts acting program, takes the outdoor stage to perform distinct roles in both productions.
- [Wide-open opportunities for volunteers](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/wide-open-opportunities-for-volunteers/): A nestling red-tailed hawk, its white head visible above a large nest atop a coast live oak, seems to stand sentry over its two siblings while their parents are off to hunt. The nest is in Fremont Canyon, the wildest and most remote area of the 57,500 acres of open space that Irvine Company has dedicated for permanent preservation and public access.
- [Irvine softball teams win championships](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-softball-teams-win-championships/): Northwood High School’s softball team won the Division 5 final to earn its first CIF title. Irvine High School captured its second CIF softball title with a victory in the Division 6 final.
- [New SunWheel on the horizon](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/new-sunwheel-on-the-horizon/): The new Spectrum SunWheel is coming to Irvine Spectrum Center this summer. Like its predecessor, it was handcrafted in Casale di Scodosia, Italy – an area just south of Venice famous for its specialized amusement ride manufacturers.
- [Celebrating Small Business: Woodbridge Village Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/celebrating-small-business-woodbridge-village-center/): Leah Lederman began taking lessons at Focus Dance Center when she was 3 years old and never really left.
- [How freeway improvements impact Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/how-freeway-improvements-impact-irvine/): Mobility in Irvine is about more than getting from point A to point B; it is about the integration of neighborhoods, retail centers, schools, parks and primary business hubs. Central to this success is a unique hierarchy of roads envisioned in the original Master Plan.
- [Try these 5 over-the-top sandwich creations](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/try-these-5-over-the-top-sandwich-creations/): It has been said that life is a sandwich – what happens between slices of the past and future. We say sandwiches are life. The great ones are pinnacles of their genre, the only ones in their genre or ones with surpassing texture, flavor or both. Here are five for your future.
- [Irvine parks are ranked second highest in nation again](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-parks-are-ranked-second-highest-in-nation-again/): Allison Plette-Dalton grew up in Irvine, where some of her most important memories – including birthday parties, learning to ride her bike and after-school playdates – all took place in parks.
- [Q&A: Swim star credits Irvine’s summer swim league for success](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-swim-star-credits-irvines-summer-swim-league-for-success/): Ella Eastin won 12 NCAA titles, broke four American and NCAA records and helped the Stanford swim team win three NCAA championships. She started at Irvine Swim League and still holds seven records there. Now a medical student at Stanford, she founded the nonprofit Dysunderstood, which focuses on patient education and advocacy. She tells us how Irvine Swim League impacted her life.
- [No. 3 city in America to raise a family](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/no-3-city-in-america-to-raise-a-family-2/): Irvine landed at No. 3 on Wallet­Hub’s national “Best Places to Raise a Family” ranking, driven by its safety record, strong schools and low divorce rates. Analysts compared 182 U.S. cities across dozens of metrics.
- [Four named National Merit Scholars](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/four-named-national-merit-scholars/): Irvine high school students accounted for four of 11 seniors in the county who were awarded prestigious college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.
- [10 happenings in July](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/10-happenings-in-july/): 1. ‘C.S. Lewis on Stage’Experience a multimedia performance capturing the magnetic personality, eloquence and sharp wit of C.S. Lewis. Award-winning actor Max McLean uses Lewis’ writings to explore the author’s journey. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 9-10, thebarclay.org
- [Cutting-Edge Connectivity ](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/cutting-edge-connectivity/): New Irvine Community Pacifica Place Debuts First-of-Its-Kind 3 Gig Wi-Fi 7 Network as High-Speed Internet Becomes a Must-Have Residential Amenity
- [Getting wild at OC Zoo for a day](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/getting-wild-at-oc-zoo-for-a-day/): About 455 runners of all ages took part in the Run Wild 5K event at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park last month. Proceeds from the 5K are earmarked to enhance the habitat for Chanelle, the black bear housed at the zoo. 
- [Amenities abound at Spectrum Terrace](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/amenities-abound-at-spectrum-terrace/): Some folks spend work breaks gulping coffee, gobbling doughnuts or playing word games on their phones. Bharat Ananth hits the trails.
- [A linear park journey](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/a-linear-park-journey/): Jeffrey Open Space Trail is a portal to the past and a connection in the present
- [Wild Rivers: A full day of fun for families, friends](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/wild-rivers-a-full-day-of-fun-for-families-friends/): Summer in Orange County gets a little bigger this year as Wild Rivers adds a growing lineup of entertainment and summer programs to its familiar mix of slides, wave pools and lazy river fun.
- [Grown-up comfort foods for kids at heart](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/grown-up-comfort-foods-for-kids-at-heart/): Sophisticated versions of childhood staples at Irvine Spectrum Center
- [10 happenings in June](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/10-happenings-in-june/): 1. Gospel concertExperience the sound that shaped a nation at this Juneteenth celebration. The concert pays tribute to African American artistry through performances in choir, dance, band, orchestra, theater and spoken word. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 7 p.m. June 27, thebarclay.org
- [Q&A: Making the most of mosaics](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/qa-making-the-most-of-mosaics/): Artist Dawn Mendelson will teach an Introduction to Mosaic Art class June 20 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. We caught up with Mendelson.
- [Irvine’s Google internet gets upgrade](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvines-google-internet-gets-upgrade/): Many Irvine residents can now access faster web speeds through new internet plans from GFiber, formerly known as Google Fiber. The company brings its newest system to the city, introducing Wi-Fi 7 equipment built to let multiple devices stream video at the same time without freezing or slowing down. The new options more than double the speeds widely available across much of the city.
- [Athletes of the year](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/athletes-of-the-year-4/): Softball, flag football
- [UCI summer camps offer rock climbing, cooking and more](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/uci-summer-camps-offer-rock-climbing-cooking-and-more/): Finding the right summer camp for kids often means choosing between sports, science or the arts. However, UC Irvine offers parents a single place that checks multiple boxes with youth programs focused on hands-on activities, playing outside and building confidence.
- [Behind the dynasty](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/behind-the-dynasty/): Forget track spikes and starting pistols. At Sierra Vista Middle School, the most fiercely contested sport on campus is played with safety goggles, data sheets and college-level textbooks.
- [UCI professor changed emergency medicine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/uci-professor-changed-emergency-medicine/): Kyriacos A. Athanasiou sometimes struggled to not fall asleep while sitting in class during early-morning rounds at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
- [Connecting the missing middle](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/connecting-the-missing-middle/): Jeffrey Open Space Trail is evolving from a scenic area through the villages north of the 5 freeway into a seamless linear park stretching across the city. Once completed, the trail will allow residents to traverse the city from north to south, connecting to thousands of acres of open space on a route largely free of traffic.
- [Beloved surf-born brand finds big stage in Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/beloved-surf-born-brand-finds-big-stage-in-irvine/): Bass Pro Shops’ latest purchase has a local vibe that many Irvine shoppers might appreciate. Bass Pro’s White River Marine Group acquired Hobie, the iconic water-sports brand rooted in Southern California beach culture, last year.
- [UCI basketball signs world’s tallest player](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/uci-basketball-signs-worlds-tallest-player/): The tallest person ever to play college basketball is making Irvine his new home.
- [IVC men’s tennis wins state championship](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/ivc-mens-tennis-wins-state-championship/): The Irvine Valley College men’s tennis team capped a dominant 14-1 season by capturing its second consecutive California Community College Athletic Association state title, sweeping Foothill College at the dual team championship. It marked IVC’s fifth championship since 2015.
- [Two fan favorite dining spots now open](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/two-fan-favorite-dining-spots-now-open/): La La Land Cafe at Irvine Spectrum Center, the 25th location for the brand, aims for warmth and a place that’s dreamy, lighter and hopeful. The cafe offers traditional coffee and matcha lattes as well as specialty drinks. Breakfast and lunch options include a spinach feta egg wrap and a pesto provolone sandwich.
- [Irvine ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for parks and open space](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/irvine-ranks-no-2-in-the-u-s-for-parks-and-open-space/): Irvine has officially secured its spot as a national leader in urban excellence, capturing the No. 2 spot in the 2026 ParkScore index for the second year in a row. 
- [Insiders guide to Irvine’s hidden speakeasies ](https://www.irvinestandard.com/2026/insiders-guide-to-irvines-hidden-speakeasies/): Here are four fantastic after-dark destinations you’ve likely never heard of.

## Pages
- [Villages](https://www.irvinestandard.com/villages/): From Woodbridge to Woodbury, Irvine’s 22 villages have distinct geographical features and personalities contributing to Irvine’s renowned quality of life. In this guide to Irvine’s villages learn how the village concept was envisioned seven decades ago by Irvine Company planners and hear what today’s residents have to say about the villages they call home.
- [Memories](https://www.irvinestandard.com/memories/): In celebration of Irvine Regional Park’s 125th anniversary, we invite you to share your favorite stories and photos – whether it’s riding the train, paddle-boating the lake or walking under ancient trees. We’ll showcase several in next month’s special edition of the Irvine Standard.
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## Series
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/your-guide-to-spooky-season/)
- [Weekend Entertainment at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/weekend-entertainment-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [Newport Beach: Dog Day Sundays](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/newport-beach-dog-day-sundays/)
- [Fresh Air Fitness at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/fresh-air-fitness-at-irvine-spectrum-center/)
- [Spectrum Sunset Strolls with VUORI](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/spectrum-sunset-strolls-with-vuori/)
- [Culinary Adventures: Where Kids Eat Free at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/culinary-adventures-where-kids-eat-free-at-the-market-place/)
- [Summer Sunsets at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/summer-sunsets-at-the-market-place/)
- [Grooves & Games at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/grooves-games-at-the-market-place-2/)
- [Summer Fun Fest at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/summer-fun-fest-at-the-market-place/)
- [Summer Music Series at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/summer-music-series-at-the-market-place/)
- [Toddlers & Tunes at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/toddlers-tunes-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/silent-disco-at-irvine-spectrum-center/)
- [Spring Music Series at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/spring-music-series-at-the-market-place/)
- [Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/santas-wonderland-at-bass-pro-shops/)
- [Winter Workshops at The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/winter-workshops-at-the-market-place/)
- [Nights of Coastal Lights at Fashion Island](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/nights-of-coastal-lights-at-fashion-island/)
- [Photos with Santa at Fashion Island](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/photos-with-santa-at-fashion-island/)
- [Nightly Tree Lighting at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/nightly-tree-lighting-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [Selfies with Santa at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/selfies-with-santa-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [Silent Night Disco at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/silent-night-disco-at-irvine-spectrum-center/)
- [Skating Under The Stars at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/skating-under-the-stars-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [Sounds of the Season at Irvine Standard](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/sounds-of-the-season-at-irvine-standard/)
- [Fresh Air Fitness at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/fresh-air-fitness-at-irvine-spectrum-center-4/)
- [Spectrum Silent Disco](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/spectrum-silent-disco-2/)
- [Modern Makers Mart at Woodbridge Village Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/modern-makers-mart-at-woodbridge-village-center/)
- [Jazz in the Palm Court](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/jazz-in-the-palm-court/)
- [Fresh Air Fitness at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/fresh-air-fitness-at-irvine-spectrum-center-2/)
- [OC Restaurant Week: March 2-8](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/oc-restaurant-week/)
- [Toddlers & Tunes](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/toddlers-tunes/)
- [Farmers Market](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/farmers-market/)
- [Improv: Nate Bargatze](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/improv-nate-bargatze/)
- [More Than You Can Chew Art Exhibit](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/more-than-you-can-chew-art-exhibit/)
- [Weekend Entertainment](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/weekend-entertainment-2/): Enjoy the sounds of Spectrum ringing around every corner as local talent, enriches us with joyful entertainment. Join us on the following evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.* Find the full schedule below:
- [Movies Under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/series/movies-under-the-stars-at-irvine-spectrum-center-series/): Family-friendly movies on the Giant Wheel Lawn, Sunday evenings through the end of August*.

## Venues
- [Championship Stadium](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/championship-stadium/)
- [The Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/the-peter-mary-muth-interpretive-center/)
- [Eureka Building](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/eureka-building/)
- [Woodbridge Village Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/woodbridge-village-center/)
- [Irvine City Hall](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-city-hall/)
- [Upper Newport Bay](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/upper-newport-bay/)
- [Mason Regional Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/mason-regional-park/)
- [](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/7571/)
- [Festival of Arts Laguna Beach](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/festival-of-arts-laguna-beach/)
- [Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/colonel-bill-barber-marine-corps-memorial-park/)
- [Lakeview Senior Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/lakeview-senior-center/)
- [FivePoint Amphitheatre](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/fivepoint-amphitheatre/)
- [William Woollett Aquatics Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/william-woollett-aquatics-center/)
- [Mike Ward Community Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/mike-ward-community-park/)
- [UCI IMCA](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/uci-imca/)
- [Javiers Cantina & Grill](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/javiers-cantina-grill/)
- [Irvine Regional Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-regional-park/)
- [Tanaka Farms](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/tanaka-farms/)
- [Irvine Improv](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-improv/)
- [Habana at Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/habana-at-irvine-spectrum-center/)
- [irvine Valley College](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-valley-college/)
- [Hide & Squeak Kids](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/hide-squeak-kids/)
- [Mariners Church](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/mariners-church/)
- [Oak Creek Golf Club](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/oak-creek-golf-club/)
- [Bommer Canyon](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/bommer-canyon/)
- [University Lab Partners](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/university-lab-partners/)
- [UCI Beall Applied Innovation – The Cove](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/uci-beall-applied-innovation-the-cove/)
- [Walnut Village Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/walnut-village-center/)
- [Trade Food Hall](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/trade-food-hall/)
- [UCI Physical Sciences Lecture Hall](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/uci-physical-sciences-lecture-hall/)
- [Irvine Fine Arts Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-fine-arts-center/)
- [Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/davios-northern-italian-steakhouse/)
- [Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/angelinas-pizzeria-napoletana/)
- [Dave & Busters](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/dave-busters/)
- [Pretend City Children’s Museum](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/pretend-city-childrens-museum/)
- [EATS Kitchen & Bar](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/eats-kitchen-bar/)
- [Hive and Honey Rooftop Bar](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/hive-and-honey-rooftop-bar/)
- [Red Bar and Lounge](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/red-bar-and-lounge/)
- [Woodbridge Village @ Barranca](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/4520-barranca-pkwy-irvine-ca-92604/)
- [Irvine Park Railroad](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-park-railroad/)
- [The Irvine Museum](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/the-irvine-museum/)
- [Fashion Island](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/fashion-island-2/)
- [Irvine Barclay Theater](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-barclay-theater/)
- [Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/black-star-canyon-wilderness-park/)
- [The Market Place](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/the-market-place/)
- [Fashion Island](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/fashion-island/)
- [Heritage Hill Historical Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/heritage-hill-historical-park/)
- [Irvine Spectrum Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-spectrum-center/)
- [Orchard Hills Loop Staging Area](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/orchard-hills-loop-staging-area/)
- [Irvine Police Department](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/irvine-police-department/)
- [Great Park](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/orange-county-great-park/)
- [Hotel Irvine](https://www.irvinestandard.com/venue/hotel-irvine/)

## Events
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/your-guide-to-spooky-season/2026-10-24/): Your one-stop-shop for all your Halloween costume wants and needs, Spirit Halloween is now open at The Market Place and Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum.
- [Monster Splash](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/tricks-treats-and-poolside-fun/): William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center is getting a spooky makeover! 
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/your-guide-to-spooky-season/2026-10-25/): Your one-stop-shop for all your Halloween costume wants and needs, Spirit Halloween is now open at The Market Place and Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum.
- [Spooky Silent Disco](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/spooky-silent-disco/): Celebrate Halloween Eve by dancing under the stars with music, glowing headphones, and ghostly vibes at our Spooky Silent Disco.
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/your-guide-to-spooky-season/2026-10-30/): Your one-stop-shop for all your Halloween costume wants and needs, Spirit Halloween is now open at The Market Place and Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum.
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/your-guide-to-spooky-season/2026-10-31/1/): Your one-stop-shop for all your Halloween costume wants and needs, Spirit Halloween is now open at The Market Place and Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum.
- [Trick or Treat at Woodbridge Village Center](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/trick-or-treat-at-woodbridge-village-center/): Bring the whole family for an afternoon of candy and a DJ spinning boo-tiful beats at our Woodbridge Trick or Treat.
- [Your Guide to Spooky Season](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/your-guide-to-spooky-season/2026-10-31/2/): Your one-stop-shop for all your Halloween costume wants and needs, Spirit Halloween is now open at The Market Place and Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum.
- [Dino Dash](https://www.irvinestandard.com/event/dino-dash/): Date: Nov 1, 2026 Time: 5:30am - 10:30am