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This was the first school in Irvine →In 1899, James Irvine built this one-room schoolhouse on Central Avenue (now Sand C...
08/20/2026

This was the first school in Irvine →

In 1899, James Irvine built this one-room schoolhouse on Central Avenue (now Sand Canyon) for the children of his ranch tenants. Today, Irvine is home to one of the state's highest rated public school systems.

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The City of Irvine broke ground on a $42 million expansion at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.The project adds ...
08/19/2026

The City of Irvine broke ground on a $42 million expansion at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.

The project adds an Olympic-sized competition pool, a youth splash pad and NinjaCross, an obstacle run suspended above the water. Upgrades also include a new parking lot along Walnut Avenue, covered bleachers and additional locker rooms.

The facility currently teaches water safety to more than 10,000 youth annually, and officials expect the expanded center to serve even more residents.

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Pasta Viva is bringing fresh pasta and authentic Italian traditions to The Square in Irvine.Co-owners Dessi Sarabosing a...
08/18/2026

Pasta Viva is bringing fresh pasta and authentic Italian traditions to The Square in Irvine.

Co-owners Dessi Sarabosing and her brother Boris Mitrev make fresh pasta daily using imported Italian flour and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Chefs finish signature dishes like "The Godfather" and "The Gladiator" inside giant cheese wheels, a traditional technique Italian monks created 900 years ago.

The menu also features chocolate pasta for dessert.

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Irvine added another top ranking to its list, taking the No. 1 spot for fitness in Southern California, according to the...
08/17/2026

Irvine added another top ranking to its list, taking the No. 1 spot for fitness in Southern California, according to the 2026 American Fitness Index.

The annual study ranks Irvine seventh overall in the nation for health and well-being. Researchers credited the city for dedicating more than a quarter of its land to parks and open space, while also praising its high number of outdoor sports fields.

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08/13/2026

The City of Irvine opened its largest pedestrian and bicycle bridge, linking the Jeffrey Open Space Trail to regional trail networks connecting the mountains to the sea.

Key stats on the new bridge:
• Length: Nearly 1,200 feet long (longer than three football fields)
• Width: 15 feet wide
• Extension: Connects the Jeffrey Open Space Trail from Walnut Avenue to Smoke Tree Lane, will eventually reach Barranca Parkway
• Span: Crosses the I-5 freeway, Walnut Avenue and the Jeffrey Road Park and Ride

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Comment "TREE" and we'll send you the link to reserve your free tree.Share this with a friend and follow to get the bes...
08/12/2026

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Irvine’s premier dirty soda shop is now open. Swipe to see how it all started → Read the full story at the link in our b...
08/11/2026

Irvine’s premier dirty soda shop is now open. Swipe to see how it all started →

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A recent WalletHub study comparing more than 180 cities ranks Irvine as the least-stressed city in Southern California a...
08/10/2026

A recent WalletHub study comparing more than 180 cities ranks Irvine as the least-stressed city in Southern California and seventh in the nation.

Irvine earned top marks across several key metrics, taking second place nationally for health and safety, recording the lowest crime rate for cities with more than 300,000 residents and achieving strong financial security scores.

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Irvine's new bike share program offers pedal-assist e-bikes starting at $15 a month. →Follow for more. | Read our stor...
08/06/2026

Irvine's new bike share program offers pedal-assist e-bikes starting at $15 a month. →

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Swipe for August happenings in Irvine →From outdoor concerts and pro soccer to movies under the stars, Irvine has a pack...
08/05/2026

Swipe for August happenings in Irvine →

From outdoor concerts and pro soccer to movies under the stars, Irvine has a packed schedule of activities to explore this August.

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