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Irvine Standard is a local publication created by the Irvine Company, highlighting the individuals, locations, and experiences that contribute to making Irvine the top master-planned city in the United States.

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Irvine’s starring role on ‘Saturday Night Live’

2 days ago | irvinestandard.com | Katherine Ellison

In the 50 years that “Saturday Night Live” has poked fun at society, the city of Irvine has gotten special – and sometimes hilarious – attention. One sketch features a satirical experimental theater performance by students at Woodbridge High School. Another skit teases with awkward attempts by police to offer safety tips to kids at the make-believe Astoria Elementary School. Fictional UC Irvine students made an appearance in a bit just last year.
Rivian’s founder displays nerves of steel

2 days ago | irvinestandard.com | Katherine Ellison

RJ Scaringe was 26 years old and just one day out of graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) when he founded the company he would later call Rivian. That was in 2009 – at the height of a historic recession. Eleven years later, Scaringe moved the company to Irvine – and then took it public amid a global pandemic.
Rivian welcomes everyone at new Irvine Spectrum Center space

2 days ago | irvinestandard.com | Katherine Ellison

Neighbors and Spectrum Center guests are flocking to the new Rivian space, which opened at the center this spring. Anyone curious about the Irvine-based electric vehicle brand is welcome to stop by to get a closer look at accessories, colors, interiors, tires and merchandise. Rivian is looking to extend its roots in Irvine and chose Spectrum Center as the perfect place because of its central location and convenience.
Teen-centric Battle of the Bands benefit returns to applause

2 days ago | irvinestandard.com | Jessica Peralta

The city’s Battle of the Bands – a contest between Irvine teens that doubles as a fundraiser – returned this spring after a five-year break because of the pandemic. The event has been organized by the High School Youth Action Team since the 1990s, says Steve Knollmiller, the city of Irvine’s Community Services supervisor for high school youth outreach. Some now-famous musicians participated between 2005 and 2007, including The Jakes, who later became Young the Giant.
Spice of life: Irvine’s fieriest fare

1 month ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

The enjoyment of spicy food is highly individual; what brings pain to one person brings pleasure to another. Communicating preferences to your server can be key to a dining experience that’s memorable in the best way. Kuan Zhai Alley at Los Olivos Marketplace presents China’s mala cuisine, mouth-numbing and spicy thanks to Sichuan peppercorns and chile peppers, respectively. Chef’s Special Dry Chili Chicken presents crispy chicken with loads of peppers. Mapo Tofu is peppercorn heaven.
Double Scoop in Irvine: New Bacio di Latte and Gelatissimo

2 months ago | irvinestandard.com | Benjamin Epstein

It has been 14 years since two brothers set out from their native Milan to discover the secrets of great gelato – and found them. Today, their “gelato puro” at Bacio di Latte is produced in each chic store daily according to ancient Italian recipes. Nearly 180 locations include the newest at Irvine Spectrum Center. Fruit for the gelatos and sorbets at Bacio di Latte is sourced from local producers; organic milk and cream come from family farms in Sonoma County.
Irvine Sports Roundup

2 months ago | irvinestandard.com | Tim Burt

Vaqueros take hoops league titleThe Irvine High School boys basketball team captured the Pacific Coast League title for the first time since 1991 with a perfect league record and advanced to the CIF Division 2A semifinals. The Vaqueros clinched their second league title in school history with a 65-60 victory over Northwood in double overtime in the championship. Irvine had a 22-game winning streak snapped by St. Bonaventure in overtime in the CIF semifinals.
Traditional Irish music comes to Barclay

2 months ago | irvinestandard.com | Tomoya Shimura

Irish traditional music band Danú, which has thrilled Celtic music lovers around the globe for three decades, will perform March 20 at Irvine Barclay Theatre. We asked founding member Benny McCarthy about the upcoming concert. What makes performing in the U.S. special for you? There is a huge connection between Ireland and the American people, and we enjoy bringing our culture on tour there. Many people have Irish roots going back generations.
Family celebrates more than three decades of taekwondo tradition

Jan 22, 2025 | irvinestandard.com | Marrie Stone

Serving Irvine since 1991 in two locations, Il-Do Taekwondo’s family-run business offers training by Grandmaster Chang Jin Kang (a ninth-degree black belt), Master Daniel Kang (a seventh-degree black belt), Master Lois Shim and Master Yoon Choi (both fifth-degree black belts). We spoke with the family to learn more about its prestigious tradition. What makes Il-Do unique? Daniel Kang: Aside from our longevity, few studios have a grandmaster. Even fewer have a grandmaster who trains students.
Library pioneer eager to serve community

Jan 22, 2025 | irvinestandard.com | Katherine Ellison

Julie Zeoli, the city of Irvine’s first librarian, says she’s eager to provide “world-class library services for a world-class city.”“Irvine has so many wonderful civic services, community centers and parks,” Zeoli says. “The only piece that was missing is an exceptional library system.”While other U.S. library systems are struggling with budget cutbacks, Zeoli’s position is enviable. Irvine recently appointed her to help create a brand-new system: Irvine Public Libraries.