TNA Wrestling held TV tapings at the Bren Event Center in Irvine A live episode of Impact was held from the venue on Thursday night and matches for future episodes were taped before and after TNA then returned the following night for another full set of tapings The results (courtesy of PWInsider) are below: whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary he has covered the industry for a decade and a half “I am deeply concerned about reports that ICE agents raided a home in Irvine. My office and I are reaching out to the relevant federal authorities and seeking more information about the circumstances of this raid,” Min, D-Irvine, said in a statement. Agents with ICE, assisted by the Secret Service, executed a search warrant at the home on Thursday as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged “doxxing” attack targeting federal immigration officials, NBC4 reported. The raid was not related to ICE’s stepped-up deportation efforts under the Trump administration, according to the report. There was no immediate reply to an email sent to ICE Sunday night seeking a response to Min’s comment. Doxxing is when a person releases personal identifying information about someone online without their authorization. City News Service is the nation’s largest regional wire service and is headquartered in Los Angeles. TimesOC Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map © 2025 BVM Sports. Best Version Media, LLC. bringing their record to 24-21 overall and 13-11 in the Big West the Tritons managed to win 2 out of the 3 games in the series Anthony Potestio stood out with a 2-for-4 performance while Michael Crossland and Cooper Thacker contributed solo home runs Relief pitcher Steele Murdock took the loss after 4.1 innings UC San Diego will host UC Davis for their final conference series of the season The Tritons will celebrate 14 senior players before the final game of the series The Tritons' performance against ranked opponents has been impressive setting the stage for an important final series at home which could further bolster their season momentum The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it OK Privacy policy Irvine baseball coach Gabriel Cota with scholarship winners (from left) Hudson Hall Three Irvine High School baseball players received the Casey Dumont Character Scholarship Award this week during the Vaqueros final regular season game Irvine won the Pacific Coast League game over St “Each player will receive $1,000 with the support of Mike Lockwood and Oakwood Wealth Partners to further their education after graduation,” said Irvine Coach Gabriel Cota Casey Dumont was a popular Irvine assistant coach who died on Aug. 7, 2021. Fans were told about the award by public address announcer Eric Spivey who was provided information from the baseball coaches “Coach Dumont was a man full of life and love He brought enthusiastic energy every day to the classroom and field His dedication to getting the most out of his students and athletes has served as an example on how to hold each other to the highest standard.” “Hudson Hall exemplifies everything this scholarship represents: resilience Hudson worked relentlessly to earn a starting position—not through entitlement and embraced every challenge thrown his way “What sets Hudson apart is not just his athletic ability He holds himself and his teammates to high standards never hesitating to speak up when accountability is needed but because he genuinely wants to grow and contribute everything he can to the team’ssuccess “A selfless competitor and a dependable teammate Hudson Hall represents the heart of a great program He’s the kind of player who makes everyone around him better—and that’s exactly the kind of young man who deserves this recognition.” “Adam exemplifies what it means to be a leader Possessing one of the highest baseball IQs in our program he consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the game—and he eagerly shares that knowledge to elevate those around him He’s the first to volunteer for the tasks no one else wants His selfless commitment and team-first mentality have elevated this program in countless ways—both on and off the field he sets the standard for what itmeans to wear this uniform.” “Owen is the kind of player every coach hopes to have on their roster he doesn’t seek the spotlight or boast about his accomplishments but his performance and work ethic speak volumes Owen has consistently been one of our top players—both in termsof skill and attitude setting a tone of determination and focus that elevates everyone around him What sets Owen apart even more is his resilience He has battled through multiple injuries during his time with us yet not once has he asked to be taken out of the lineup he pushes through adversity for the good of the team “He has been and would be a tremendous asset to any program not only for his talent on the field but for the character and leadership he brings to the dugout every single day.” In the 50 years that “Saturday Night Live” has poked fun at society the city of Irvine has gotten special – and some-times hilarious – attention 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 when you consider all of the former Irvine residents in the SNL ranks As the iconic show wraps up its 50th season this month Irvine has at least four reasons to claim credit for some of its success and head writer Chris Kelly – and possibly others who haven’t yet revealed their Irvine links Irvine played a big part in their coming of age they’ve said in interviews through the years who belonged to the school’s improv troupe has said “I use what I learned there every day.” says he originally had hoped to attend UC Berkeley but “my father worried I’d become a hippie,” so he stayed closer to home “It was the perfect school for me,” he recalled in an interview last month with Irvine Standard with 10,000 students – and just 90 drama majors – so it felt like a private school which I probably wouldn’t have been able to do anywhere else.” Lovitz remembers being impressed that UCI’s mascot was an anteater “There’s a school with a sense of humor.” Visiting professor Tony Barr a network TV executive and founder of the Film Actors Workshop and he would later base his favorite character Lovitz was an SNL cast member from 1985 to 1990 appearing on the show several times afterward as he went on to act in movies and perform stand-up comedy in theaters and clubs He says the 50th anniversary special weekend in February this year was one of the best weekends of his life – “really like coming home.” He plans to perform at the Irvine Improv “It was the perfect school for me … I was in 21 plays which I probably wouldn’t have been able to do anywhere else.” Ferrell told the Orange County Register that growing up in Irvine made him funny that he first learned to make girls laugh by faking walking into a door so we had to create it in our heads,” he recalled “My main form of entertainment was cracking my friends up and exploring new ways of being funny I didn’t have to have the survival mode instinct like other comics Ferrell graduated from University High in 1986 he sent a video message to congratulate graduating seniors locked down for the pandemic a former University High drama club president where she played a hyper high school student she wrote and starred in the TV show “Chad,” which premiered on TBS it was “loosely inspired” on her memories of being an Irvine immigrant teen is also a creative star: a TV and film producer and writer who has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Subscribe to get the latest stories and community news from Irvine Standard delivered straight to your inbox The city’s Battle of the Bands – a contest between Irvine teens that doubles as a fundraiser – returned this … Creating floral art at Maivie is just one of four new creative experiences available at Irvine Spectrum Center More than 1,000 Orange County residents gathered in Irvine this spring to support the fight against food insecurity during the … Movies Under the StarsEnjoy Movies Under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum Center with “Moana 2” on May 17 Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 5:37:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here 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 Scaringe moved the company to Irvine – and then took it public amid a global pandemic which makes high-tech electric trucks and SUVs has endured serial supply-chain crises and a vexingly slow buildout of U.S “You go into this knowing it’s not an easy path,” Scaringe said in a recent interview with the Irvine Standard You need a lot of capital to develop technology and you need technology to raise the capital after which we were able to really get some traction.” it secured a $5.8 billion joint venture with Volkswagen Rivian has now provided more than 20,000 of 100,000 electric delivery vans promised by 2030 and is branching out with other companies initial reviews have been glowing for the R2 model “If Rivian can actually deliver this product on time at the price it’s claimed and with the specs it’s promising I don’t see how it won’t be a hit,” wrote one of the earliest reviewers Rivian added to its string of good news with the surprise reveal of the fruit of a several-years-long stealth program: Also a new startup that will focus on Iightweight EVs such as bikes and scooters “For the world to fully transition to electrified transportation a range of vehicle types and form factors will be needed,” Scaringe says Rivian’s triumphs are good for the EV industry who runs the Master of Finance Program at the Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine “Tesla is still the EV leader,” Imerman says “But this is a great opportunity for Rivian to step in and grab some market share and I think we’re already seeing preferences shift as there are more Rivians on the road now than ever before.” Imerman also appreciates Rivian’s benefits for Irvine chief among them its high-paying jobs in data science “I’m really excited that my students will have these sorts of opportunities,” he says adding that he expects Rivian to get into the black in about three years economy because it’s the way to the future.” By the time he reached college – he got a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – he was dismayed by the destructive impacts of gas engines That conflict inspired him to focus on developing EV technology as he pursued his graduate degrees at MIT’s Sloan Automotive Laboratory where he and his classmates converted a 1976 Porsche to run on electricity an engineer and founder of the Mainstream Engineering Corp Father and son each took out second mortgages to provide the initial funding including a $700 million investment from Amazon and $500 million from Ford in homage to the Indian River near his childhood home in Melbourne After initially planning to design sports cars he decided to make trucks and SUVs to have maximum market impact Scaringe told an audience at this year’s SXSW Conference that through all the company’s difficulties he kept his father’s encouraging voice in his head adviser or lab partner of his plan to start the company until he launched it “ ‘I thought you might talk me out of it and say it was a bad idea.’ My Ph.D ‘You’re right; it really is a bad idea.’ ” Scaringe has long been passionate about preserving the natural environment “for our kids and for their kids’ kids’ kids,” as he proclaims on Rivian’s website And he continues to have faith in his company’s positive impact still account for less than 1% of cars on the road it will be rare to see a gas-powered vehicle the user experience is so much better,” Scaringe says “Customers prefer EVs once they have them.” He is also encouraged by laws in California and 11 other states banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035 economy because it’s the way to the future,” Scaringe says ‘Horse sales are still strong; I want to just continue investing in horses.’ We would have lost this entire huge amount of business that was created within the U.S.” Terran Orbital recently relocated its headquarters from Florida to Barranca Parkway where it will oversee development of spacecraft for the … Neighbors and Spectrum Center guests are flocking to the new Rivian space Irvine’s exceptional talent pool and coveted quality of life have made it one of America’s strongest hubs for innovative industries the Irvine-based company that makes the sleek electric SUVs and trucks we’re seeing everywhere Anyone curious about the Irvine-based electric vehicle brand is welcome to stop by to get a closer look at accessories Rivian is looking to extend its roots in Irvine and chose Spectrum Center as the perfect place because of its central location and convenience Opportunities for test drives are plentiful There’s a “living room” where kids can color or do puzzles Irvine resident Derek Bassett visited the space on opening night with his children Olivia “We just came down to check this out and see what’s going on,” Bassett says For those looking for a taste of the brand without committing to a vehicle yet merchandise includes mugs with the message “Keep Irvine adventurous forever,” festival blankets the unofficial mascot that represents the built-in security system on Rivian vehicles “We are happy to be here,” says Bejan Hejazi A big part of Rivian is coming together and being part of the community.” RJ Scaringe was 26 years old and just one day out of graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology … where it will oversee development of spacecraft for the commercial aerospace and global defense industries The company already had two facilities in Irvine and this move boosts the city’s role as a fast-growing hub of pioneering aerospace firms Terran Orbital produces small satellites specializing in communications The firm joins other major aerospace companies with Irvine locations Michael O’Connell oversees all aspects of stewardship public programs and business operations for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) The Yale-educated CEO brings decades of experience to ensuring Irvine’s open spaces are well-maintained and available for public use If you could select just one hike to take visitors on This area has healthy and globally endangered coastal sage scrub habitat and wildlife it’s easy to forget that the city is only minutes away Our partnerships with so many organizations for two decades We help manage over 30,000 acres of land in partnership with cities and the County of Orange and we work closely with dozens of organizations on fire prevention environmental education and community involvement It’s easy to participate in an activity on the land IRC has a large volunteer community of folks who regularly contribute their time and share their passion with visitors The easiest way to find something fun is to visit letsgooutside.org 2025 is IRC’s 20th year as an organization What is something about IRC that would surprise people Just how many people are involved in our shared work and mission There are more than 50,000 registered participants on letsgooutside.org representing nearly 15% of the households in Orange County More than 525 volunteers donate thousands of hours of service each year The most surprising thing about the land is how special it is We like to call it “the National Park in your backyard” because at 50,000 acres it is the size of many national parks and offers the same kinds of experiences When you add up all the people visiting this open space from Crystal Cove to the Santa Ana Mountains hikers and cyclists gathered under sunny skies at Quail Hill Trailhead on April 19 to celebrate Irvine’s expansive network … Irvine’s San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is a 300-acre freshwater wetland owned and managed by the Irvine Ranch Water District From Limestone Canyon to Quail Hill and more the hikes in Irvine’s open space provide a perfect springtime activity Explore Laguna Wilderness with a hike on Laurel and Lizard trails courts and pools come alive with the energy of thousands of young athletes up to 2,700 campers are expected to participate in UC Irvine Sports Camps – a summer tradition blending athletic training with lessons in personal growth The camps are led by NCAA Division I coaches and collegiate athletes offering opportunities to train at a high level while building foundational life skills “We offer a comprehensive program that teaches more than the fundamentals of a sport,” says Gerald D director of program development for UCI Intercollegiate Athletics “We are intentional about instilling transferable life skills focusing on the principles of the C.L.E.A.R Each day typically begins with warmup drills and group conversations centered around aspects of C.L.E.A.R Research supports the idea that when the teaching of life skills is intentional and integrated into skill development “We want to provide an opportunity for youth to have a positive experience learn more about the sports they enjoy and enhance their skills in a safe and welcoming environment,” Parham says “The teaching of transferable life skills and the repetitive nature of how we communicate those principles will make a difference in their growth and development.” Age requirements: Age 5 through sixth grade with extended care available from 7:30 to 9 a.m Register: ucirvinesports.com/camps Irvine’s Learner Tien took Professional tennis by storm to start this season beating two of the best players in the … Baseball and softball no-hitters abound in Irvine Irvine High School senior Drake Brito threw a no-hitter for the Vaqueros in … Prodigy Carson Chan earns accolades for his archery skills as he prepares to go for Olympic glory Girls hoops sets record The Portola High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals in the CIF … Marine biologist and naturalist Trude Hurd project director of education for the Sea & Sage Audubon Society shares insights about the sanctuary’s importance Can you tell us about winter bird migration to the San Joaquin Marsh the sanctuary is an important part of the Pacific Flyway one of the four major migratory flyways in the U.S we have lost more than 90% of our original wetlands due to coastal development and the Irvine Ranch Water District created a managed wetland to benefit birds What’s something most people don’t know about the San Joaquin Marsh The marsh was a duck hunting club from the 1940s until the late 1980s The hunters managed the property and protected it from development The Irvine Ranch Water District has since managed this urban wetland the sanctuary has the highest number of documented bird species in Orange County the marsh provides good habitat for wintering birds such as American white pelicans a wide variety of waterfowl and some songbirds While the majority of those species migrate north to breed in spring some species remain at the marsh to raise their young beating two of the best players in the world before the French Open He began the year hoping to – in his own words – “kind of break through” in 2025 Learner Tien defeated the player ranked No the 19-year-old from Irvine took down the world’s second-ranked player Tien hasn’t “kind of” broken through over the past few months He’s done so in a way that has grabbed the attention of all of professional tennis “You could say it was a dream start for me,” says Tien “It’s something you hope can carry you through the rest of the year.” Tien had reached a career-best ATP ranking of No the sharp rise spurred by his victories over heavyweights Daniil Medvedev in Australia and Alexander Zverev in Mexico The sport’s second major – the French Open – is late this month and Tien finds himself thinking bigger than his original 2025 goal of cracking tennis’ top 100 it kind of feels like you’ve made it onto the real tour and you can start playing all the main events,” Tien says He had so much success so early in life – winning his first tournament before he turned 6 and beating players twice his age then – that his future seemed sealed he took a brief hiatus from tennis as his passion for the sport wavered Tien bounced back with the sort of drive that led to him building a record of 76-23 in junior grand slam events including a doubles title at the 2023 Australian Open he turned pro and was the youngest player to compete in the men’s draw of the 2023 U.S suggested what he would do in mid-January this year in Australia where he competed in the tournament’s main draw for the first time Tien collected the first official Grand Slam victory of his career by defeating Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli who had reached the Australian Open finals in 2024 and has 20 ATP victories Medvedev towered over the 5-11 Tien in every way possible “I knew it was a great opportunity,” Tien says “Those are the matches that are fun to play You grow up watching those guys do well and win Getting a chance to play a top guy is something you always look forward to.” in a duel that lasted nearly five hours before ending a little before 3 a.m At least one media outlet called it the best men’s match of the tournament Tien walked in carrying a box holding a pepperoni pizza He explained that the pie was going to be a “celebratory or a binge-y” type thing as a means of coping with what would have been a crushing defeat it kind of feels like you’ve made it onto the real tour and you can start playing all the main events He made a point to thank his parents – Khuong Dan and Huyen – who had stayed up all night in Irvine to watch their son’s stunning win “I try to show my gratitude as much as I can,” Tien says “They’ve given a lot for me to play tennis: sacrificing time I appreciate everything they’ve put into my career.” He won another match in Melbourne before losing in the round of 16 Tien was the youngest American male to advance that far in Australia since Pete Sampras in 1990 Tien backed it up by beating Zverev at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco and advancing to the quarterfinals – boosting his confidence even more “Knowing you can hang and compete at this level … win or lose I know it’s something that will help me a lot going forward,” Tien says With two giants slain and the world of tennis watching he’s now looking for more as the early promises of 2025 lead to the next headlining opportunities to tell yourself that in some matches than others But I truly do believe that every time you step on the court – no matter who you’re playing – there’s always a chance you can win.” Four Irvine Unified schools were named 2025 California Distinguished Schools the state’s highest honor for public campuses Portola Springs Elementary and Plaza Vista School were among 336 elementary schools honored this year The California Distinguished Schools program administered annually by the state’s Department of Education celebrates schools for closing achievement gaps and demonstrating exceptional student performance Honorees are selected based on performance indicators that include test scores The honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on May 30 in Anaheim Irvine Valley College’s Arts Village has improved how students learn and create in the arts Irvine student musicians take center stage at the 41st annual Donald Bren Honors Concert Samuel Parigela has accomplished more in his youth than most manage in a lifetime The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching represent the nation’s highest honor for teachers in STEM Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 4/3/2025 11:59:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. - A pair of wins and several all-time top-10 performances highlighted the Steve Scott Invitational Saturday at Anteater Stadium Halle Sutherland had an impressive day on the track finishing second in the 200m and third in the 100m (11.70) Her 200m time of 23.69 is a personal record and ranks second in program history Samantha Bartz also ran lifetime-bests of 11.76 in the 100m and 24.18 in the 200m Bartz moved into a tie for fifth on UCI's all-time charts in the 100m Esmeray Demirbas earned her third 400m hurdle.. The Tritons improved to 24-20 overall and 13-10 in the Big West while UC Irvine's record fell to 33-11 and 19-4 in conference play Starting pitcher Nic Gregson allowed only four hits over 5.1 innings while Spencer Seid closed the game with eight strikeouts This marked the first shutout loss for UC Irvine this season and the third shutout win for the Tritons UC San Diego will complete their weekend series against UC Irvine on Sunday at 1 p.m. with the game available on ESPN+ and live statistics on UCSDTritons.com The Tritons' dominant performance solidifies their place in the conference showcasing strong pitching and timely hitting while shifting momentum as they aim for continued success in the series finale --- UC Irvine baseball was held scoreless for the first time in over a year in Saturday's 4-0 loss to UC San Diego in Anteater Ballpark UCI drops just its second weekend series of the season now sitting at 33-11 overall 19-4 in first place in the Big West Trevor Hansen was on his game most of the day pitching into the sixth inning allowing three runs on eight hits but ultimately recorded his first loss of 2025 Ricky Ojeda picked him up throwing 1.2 scoreless innings and David Butler allowed an unearned run to keep the game.. Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 5:23:00 PM Thanks for visiting ! Vote now for your favorites of the 2021 Orange County SC season. The schedule has been favorable at the beginning of 2025, yet Orange County SC have not used it to their advantage.  Across all competitions, Orange County is just 2-1-2 in home games and 0-3 on the road. Orange County are still somehow 7th in the Western Conference. That win against Sacramento has done wonders for the standings with a number of high caliber contenders also struggling mightily to begin the season. Taking this into consideration, Orange County have been lucky to see themselves not get into too deep a hole to start the season.  But sooner than later they will have to start creating their own destiny, and the only way to do that is to start by winning games. FC Tulsa mark the next opportunity to do so. Tulsa have found a number of different ways to win games. The first four wins across all competitions for Tulsa all came via a 1-0 scoreline. Since then, they have continued to win games and have started scoring more. Defensively, they have only let in four goals, which is tied for the best in the conference. Taylor Calheira has been quite impressive in his first USL Championship season. The 22-year-old comes to Tulsa from New York City FC II where last season he had a respectable 17 goals scored in all appearances. Calheira made the switch to the USL Championship and has already been impressive scoring three from six matches. The key for Tulsa, along with their stellar defense, is a forward who can consistently score goals and Calheira has stepped up to that role to begin the season.  On the orange side of things is going to be the newest member of the Orange and Black: Koa Santos. Santos signed with Orange County SC last Friday and made his first appearance in their 3-1 loss to Las Vegas in the cup last week. Santos was a member of the Colorado Springs side that lifted the USL Championship title in 2024, though he missed the playoff run due to injury. With a diminished role to start 2025, he departed from Colorado before signing with OC to replace the injured Grayson Doody. The only thing we can hope for is consistency within the starting lineup if they are to start stringing together results. The back line, for the moment, looks to be trending in that direction. It is really hard to say whether it is the offense or the defense that needs to improve when really neither has looked that impressive.  Doghman   Brewitt   Benalcazar   Santos Guimaraes Brewitt Latinovich Santos If the comments made by Danny Stone after last week’s defeat are any indication then I believe that he is putting out his best possible lineup and fully going for the three points. This does mean War will start up top and the Partida/Scott duo return to facilitate things. Orange County realistically will need to get at least one to two goals if they want all three points with Shutler also needing to earn his first clean sheet of the season.  Orange County is looking to snap a 3 game winless streak.  Game - vs FC Tulsa (USL Championship)When - May 3rd, 7:00 PM PSTWhere - Championship Soccer Stadium (Irvine, CA)OCSC Form - LLLWLTUL Form - LWLLWAll-Time Series - 7-3-3 (13 Matchups)TV - ESPN+, KCAL+    Jolie Robinson achieved a personal record of 44.46 meters in the javelin earning second place and securing her spot as the third-best in program history Malia Gay dominated the 800 meters with a time of 2:06.67 The team overall had numerous top finishes and personal records setting a strong tone for the rest of the competition The Anteaters are set to continue competing at Anteater Stadium Graduating seniors will be honored in a ceremony at 4:15 p.m. The strong start for UCI at the Steve Scott Invitational positions the team favorably for the remainder of the competition creating momentum as athletes aim to improve their times and distances - The UC Irvine men's track & field team opened the Steve Scott Invitational with three event wins Friday at Anteater Stadium Liam Miksic led wire-to-wire in his fourth javelin victory of the season He finished the meet with a best of 66.52 meters (218-3) to win the event by over 29 feet Miksic is undefeated at home this season and has won six of his seven javelin competitions at Anteater Stadium in his four-year career Angel Cordero also earned his fourth 800m victory of the year marking their fourth victory against a ranked team this season Key performances included Michael Crossland and JC Allen highlighting a significant milestone for the Tritons and surpassing previous high-ranking victories UC San Diego will face UC Irvine again on Saturday for the second game of the series Success in this upcoming game could further solidify the Tritons' standing in the Big West conference The Tritons' impressive performance against a top-tier opponent emphasizes their readiness to compete at a high level in Division I baseball This victory may serve as a catalyst for boosting their momentum in the remainder of the season Email Councilmember Carroll Councilmember Mike Carroll is serving his second 4-year term on the Irvine City Council Appointed in 2019 on a bi-partisan basis to fill a vacancy in 2020 he was elected to a four-year term and then re-elected in 2024 where he received the highest number of votes in the City’s history Irvine is the second largest city in Orange County the sixth largest county in the United States Irvine is a multi-award-winning master-planned community It is the most diversely integrated city and has been the safest city in America for nearly 20 years in a row Carroll is also Chairman of the Great Park the largest under-development municipal park in the nation Spanning 1,300 acres and hosting 6 million annual visits the Great Park’s 500 acres completed to date embrace recreation the Great Park honors the memory of the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro The Great Park is setting the gold standard for park design it will be a national treasure among the great metropolitan parks of the world Carroll is also the Chairman of the Irvine Hotel Improvement District which governs the second largest hotel and hospitality footprint in Orange County He is also a Board Member of the Orange County Transportation Authority a $2.3 billion organization responsible for all aspects of freeway and bus transportation development in Orange County Carroll served on the Board of the Irvine Community Land Trust and the Irvine Planning and Community Services Commissions where he served as Vice Chairman and Chairman He also served as a Board Member of the Orange County Press Club and was the President of the Vista Verde K-8 School Foundation Carroll is the recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his pro bono representation of the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope a transitional housing facility for young families he was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of a NASDAQ-traded public company and practiced corporate and securities law at a major international law firm in New York He is a New York Times bestselling author published by HarperCollins Publishers and has appeared on the NBC Today Show Carroll lives in Irvine with his wife and two daughters Download Councilmember Carroll's Biography Discover everything from Irvine’s natural landscapes to one of Southern California’s most iconic shopping destinations — the Irvine Spectrum Center — in District 4 Experience Irvine’s agricultural roots at Tanaka Farms take a scenic hike on the Quail Hill Loop Trail or learn more about our native ecosystem at Bommer Canyon Preserve Learn More  interactive community experience at the State of the Great Park and envision the exciting future of the Great Park The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember-elect Betty Martinez Franco Tuesday at the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County is offering a free grocery food box for qualifying Irvine residents Each eligible resident receives a box of food weighing approximately 30 pounds.  The City of Irvine has been voted the "Best City to Live in" for the ninth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers Register readers selected winners in 81 voting categories in the Best of Orange County poll Irvine was voted #1 and recognized for our Irvine CONNECT transit system Irvine has ranked #4 of Wallethub.com's list of Best Cities for Women The study took into account the yearly wages and unemployment rates for women among other factors to compile the ranking The City of Irvine received a 2023 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government Irvine ranked 8th place in the 250,000–499,999 population category for working to improve our digital and government experience through technology and leadership Irvine is 2023's Third Best City for Women in a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. The study's methodology considered  “Women’s Economic & Social Well-Being” and “Women’s Health Care & Safety.” You can read about the full ranking here The City of Irvine has been voted the "Best City to Live in" for the eighth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers Register readers selected winners in 79 voting categories in the Best of Orange County poll Noted in our ranking is the City's generous amount of dedicated open space; our connection to world-class university The City of Irvine received an overall score of 95.56% and tied for 3rd place in the top 25 highest-performing GIS programs through the Geospatial Maturity Index (GMI) 2022 survey. Read the full GMI report here The City of Irvine is 2022's 9th best city for veterans in a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. The full study can be viewed here Personal finance website, Money.com has named the City of Irvine 13th Best Place to Live in the U.S in their 2022 annual ranking of top places to live based on economic opportunities The City of Irvine was voted “Best City to Live in” by Orange County Register readers in the 29th annual Best of Orange County publication This is the seventh consecutive year Irvine has won this award The California Association of Public Information Officers has recognized Irvine Global Village Festival with an EPIC Award for Recurring Special or Community Event The statewide association recognized the annual staff-produced event as an outstanding effort that serves as an inspiration for public outreach There were six finalists in the combined 2020/2021 annual awards and the Irvine Global Village Festival was the only EPIC Award recipient in its category for the two years The award was announced August 30 at the association’s annual conference The City of Irvine's Adventure Playground park has been named Best Playground in Orange County and Great Park has been named Best Outdoor Activity Center in Parenting OC magazine's 2022 Reader's Choice Awards This is the second year in a row Adventure Playground has won this award Great Park took home the award in a new category which highlights the wide variety of outdoor amenities available to families at the park Parenting OC readers vote on the annual awards which were featured in the September 2022 issue of the magazine The City of Irvine's Purchasing division has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement  (AEP) from the National Procurement Institute This is the 17th year in a row the City's purchasing division has won this award The AEP award is granted to public and non-profit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence and those organizations that embrace innovation the City of Irvine has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30 The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management The City of Irvine has ranked #18 on SmartAsset's list of 2022's Best Places for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Live and Work cities were compared across metrics such as household income and unemployment rates percentage of commuters who walk or bike to work The study found that Irvine is 28% parkland with 5.6% of our residents walking or biking to work For the seventh consecutive year, the City of Irvine park system has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation by the Trust for Public Land Irvine ranked eighth in the country and second in California in the national nonprofit’s annual ParkScore Index which is recognized as the national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the 100 most populated cities in the United States The index is based on factors including park access WalletHub.com has ranked the City of Irvine as #3 on their list for Best City to Raise a Family WalletHub conducted their study based on metrics thatf consider essential family dynamics the quality of local school and health-care systems and the opportunities for fun and recreation The City of Irvine's Great Park has been named a winner of the 2022 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award by the U.S These awards highlight the accomplishments of federal agencies and developers in restoring and reusing contaminated land at federal facilities The City of Irvine's Community Services Department has been honored with two awards for the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) Celebrating Excellence 2021 program The Irvine Global Village Festival received the Creating Community Award of Excellence for its 20-year history of bringing our diverse community together The City's Art Beat catalog received the Marketing & Communications Award of Excellence for its strategic re-design to better serve customers The Community Services Youth Outreach team has been recognized with a California Park & Recreation Society Parks Make Life Better Award for District 10 The team’s adapted virtual Youth Action Team in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was recognized as a program that has made a substantial and meaningful impact on the community and the members it serves Irvine is 2022's 5th Happiest City in America, according to a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com The study evaluated cities across three key dimensions of emotional and physical well-being; income and employment; and community and environment The City of Irvine has been ranked as the 4th Best Midsize College City in America and the 17th overall College City in America by WalletHub and economic opportunities available in each City The City of Irvine earned a nearly perfect score of 97 – on a scale of 0 to 100 – on the 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating system based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City leadership's public position on equality. Read more about our award here The City of Irvine is ranked the 16th Top Workplace in Orange County for Large Companies (500 or More Employees) by the Orange County Register Results were based solely on a scientific employee survey process Irvine was voted “Best City to Live In” by The Orange County Register readers in the 28th annual Best of Orange County publication Irvine ranks as the top choice in this category Irvine is WalletHub's 7th best Midsize City for Soccer Fans in their study for the year 2021 The methodology used to find the ranking included criteria like the number of teams Irvine is the 4th greenest city in America according to a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 28 key “green” indicators ranging from greenhouse-gas emissions per capita to number of smart-energy policies and initiatives to green job opportunities The City of Irvine has received two Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence from the League of California Cities The City of Irvine received two awards for its wildfire preparedness efforts — specifically its updated all-hazard evacuation map — and IrvineREADY! the City’s web-based platform that allows planning and engineering applications to be submitted online The Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program recognizes outstanding achievements by California's 482 cities and seeks to recognize and promote the outstanding efforts and innovative solutions by city governments the City of Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime according to FBI data for calendar year 2020 Information released shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more The FBI’s Annual Uniform Crime Report measures Part I crime Irvine has been ranked No. 10 in Commercial Café's list of Best Cities for Working Remotely in the U.S. The ranking took into account the internet speeds and affordability for each city to compile the ranking The City of Irvine park system has been ranked 7th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land in their annual ParkScore Index which ranks the nation’s 100 largest cities based on factors including park access Irvine is the second-ranked city in California and this is the sixth consecutive year the City’s parks have ranked in the top 10 nationally Irvine earned a perfect score in parkland percent of city area the number of basketball hoops per 10,000 residents and the number of recreation/senior centers per 20,000 residents The City of Irvine has received the 2021 Beacon Spotlight Award for reducing our municipal greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the City also received the Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award for our sustainable transportation initiatives The City's Environmental Programs division won these awards on behalf of the City of Irvine Congratulations to the City of Irvine’s Purchasing division for receiving the prestigious National Procurement Institute’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) for the 16th year in a row This national award recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement Awardees demonstrate high levels of innovation The continuously evolving AEP criteria are designed to measure state-of-the-art public procurement best practices Irvine is the Best City for Leading an Active Lifestyle according to the website STORAGECafe The ranking after close analysis of 18 key metrics including the ability to walk and bike to locations The 2020 Irvine Global Village Festival has been recognized with a Thumbs Up! Award from the California/Nevada Festival & Events Association (CalFest) The award showcases events that exhibited resourcefulness in staging events in pandemic conditions City of Irvine staff created a mix of modified  in-person events and at-home activities to bring the community together and continue the City tradition This effort was recognized by CalFest with an award to “applaud new and seasoned events for their ability to pivot and entertain audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.”  The City of Irvine has been ranked as the 3rd Best City to Raise a Family in a 2021 study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com cities based on criteria that consider essential family dynamics such as the cost of housing The City of Irvine in 2021 has once again been designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Silver level by the League of American Bicyclists This designation means Irvine is working to create safer streets and better bicycling for everyone by improving bikeways and remaining innovative to ensure the joy of biking is safe and accessible to everyone The City of Irvine has over 364 miles of on-street and off-street bikeways connecting residents to nearby offices According to a recent survey by WalletHub, Irvine has been ranked as the #1 place to start a business in California WalletHub compared the city’s business environment and business costs to determine the best cities to launch a business The City of Irvine’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team has been ranked No. 2 by PSD Citywide in their awards of the top 25 most mature public sector Geographic Information System programs in North America based on findings from the Geospatial Maturity Index Survey participant to earn a spot in the top three GIS programs in the history of the survey Irvine has been ranked #5 on Niche’s list of Cities with the Best Public Schools in America based on the grades of all the public schools in the districts that serve the Irvine area and the amount of students which they serve In Niche’s list of Best Cities to Raise a Family in America The City of Irvine has been ranked in the top 15 cities in WalletHub’s list of Happiest Cities in the U.S. To compile the data WalletHub compared more than 180 of the largest U.S cities across 31 key indicators of happiness LawnStarter has ranked the City of Irvine as #1 on their list of Best Cities to Own an Electric Car number of electric vehicle charging stations The City of Irvine has ranked #8 on WalletHub’s list of Healthiest Cities in America and tied for third among cities with the highest percentage of physically active adults nationwide WalletHub took into account indicators of health For the fourth straight year, the City of Irvine in 2020 ranked No. 1 in fiscal strength across the country by Truth in Accounting – a think tank that calculates how a City would fare financially after all the bills were paid Irvine was given a surplus score of $4,100 per taxpayer earning the distinction as the most fiscally healthy large city in the United States The City of Irvine has been ranked in the top 20 in LawnStarter’s list of 2021’s Best Cities for Living Without a Car The ranking was based on methodology based on scores regarding accessibility options and scored particularly well in the safety and climate category The City of Irvine has been ranked the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime according to FBI data for calendar year 2019 This is the 15th consecutive year Irvine has had the lowest per capita violent crime rate for its size Irvine has been ranked #4 on WalletHub’s list of 2021 Best College Towns & Cities in America cities based on 30 key indicators of academic and ranked each city based on data regarding the cost of living City of Irvine received an award for Incorporating Innovative Technology at the 10th annual Orange County Business Council’s Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet ceremony web-based platform for planning and building applications The City of Irvine has been ranked 2020’s 2nd Best City for Veterans in a study by the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com The study considered and ranked cities by elements including employment factors like job growth and unemployment rates; economy factors like affordable housing and educational opportunities; and quality of life factors such as family-friendliness The City of Irvine was presented with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Community Impact Award for our leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic The City was recognized for its mask distribution The City of Irvine was voted “Best City to Live in” by Orange County Register readers in the 27th annual Best of Orange County publication This is the fifth consecutive year Irvine has won this award News & World Report’s list of “Best Colleges” among the nation’s public universities Rating are derived from 15 diverse indicators of academic quality; 1,922 institutions were considered for the 2021 report This is the sixth consecutive year the university has placed in the top 10 The City of Irvine has been awarded the inaugural Local Recognition of Rights Award by the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights for the City Council’s adoption of Ordinance 19-17 which bans smoking in all public places within the City The award program recognizes local governments across the U.S which adopt laws that expand civil and environmental rights at the municipal level SmartAsset has ranked Irvine among the top 25 bike-friendly cities nationwide The rankings were based on data for the 100 largest U.S cities on metrics such as the percentage of commuters who bike to work Irvine has been ranked #17 on the list of most pet-friendly cities in America Irvine was awarded the ranking based on our availability of pet-friendly dining The rankings were based on criteria set by Stacker and data metrics evaluated by WalletHub The City of Irvine has been nationally recognized by LendEDU for having one of the highest percentages of solar-powered homes in the U.S. with .27% of homes powered by the sun Irvine ranks #1,095 in the country and #384 in the State of California making us one of the most eco-friendly places in the country The American Fitness Index has ranked Irvine as America's 7th Fittest City  The 2020 Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 33 health behaviors Personal finance website Money.com has ranked UC Irvine among the Top 10 Colleges in California The rankings were based on scores for affordability such as graduation rate and average salary within three years of graduating UC Irvine graduates make an average of $57,700 within three years of graduating and the school holds an 85% graduation rate Irvine ranked 4th Happiest City in America by WalletHub The finding is based on 31 relevant metrics that were grouped into three dimensions: emotional and physical well-being The City of Irvine was recently awarded the Integrated Pest Management Achievement Award by the California Environmental protection agency Department of Pesticide Regulation for our efforts to control pests in a non-toxic manner The citywide pest management policy prioritizes the City’s use of organic means to control pests in all City properties while limiting the use of pesticides where the community gathers the City of Irvine’s Community Services Department has been selected to receive the California Park & Recreation Society Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence The award comes as a result of the redesign of the Orange County Great Park website and social media platforms The City of Irvine's 2019-20 Operating Budget has earned the Excellence Award from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers This award demonstrates the highest professional standard for operating budgets and recognizes the criteria set by the Society in meeting overall budgeting excellence The City of Irvine has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 27th consecutive year which recognizes the City’s budgetary achievements for the fiscal year beginning July 1 represents the highest form of recognition in government budgeting for a municipal entity For the third consecutive year, the City of Irvine has been ranked No. 1 in fiscal strength by Truth in Accounting. Analyzing how America’s largest 75 cities would fare financially after all the bills are paid The personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Irvine as the #1 safest city in California WalletHub analyzed data based on each city’s community safety which takes into account each city’s record of unemployment and debt-to-income ratios for their population The City of Irvine has been selected as a 2019 Beacon Sustainability Spotlight award winner by the Institute for Local Government The Beacon Program supports and recognizes voluntary action by local governments throughout California to address climate change The City was recognized for our efforts to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption at City facilities and was also awarded the top platinum level award in the Sustainability Best Practices category for our environmental programs For the sixth year in a row, Heritage Park has earned the title of Best Playground by Parenting OC in their “Best of OC Awards.” Heritage Park was noted having multiple playgrounds Irvine is ranked the #1 safest U.S. City by 24/7 Wall St The ranking considered cities among 100,000 people and based the rankings on the FBI’s latest crime stats and demographics figures such as population growth Irvine remains the Safest City of 250,000 or more in the nation for the 14th consecutive year based upon FBI statistics for violent crime Irvine was voted “Best City to Live in” for the fourth consecutive year by Orange County Register readers in the 26th annual Best of Orange County publication Irvine was ranked #3 in list of 2019’s Greenest Cities in America considered “green” indicators such as greenhouse-gas emissions The University of California, Irvine has been ranked by Money, formerly known as Money Magazine, as #1 on its 2019-2020 list of the nations "Best Colleges." The ranking took into account data including tuition fees Irvine triumphed at the 2025 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship (NCCDC) prevailing over nine other finalist teams to earn the coveted Alamo Cup teams protected a fictional firm’s network against an onslaught of persistent cyber-attacks mounted by top security experts playing the part of hackers attempting to access their systems Hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and celebrating its 20th year the NCCDC took place virtually from April 25 to 27 More than 200 colleges and universities competed in cybersecurity events across the country during the Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship season The top 10 teams advanced to the national championship “The UCI team feels incredibly honored and validated by this national win Our success reflects months of intense preparation with many of us dedicating spring breaks and weekends to training,” said Akshay Rohatgi “The team has learned an incredible amount this competition season was their first time ever doing anything cybersecurity related Being national champions in one of the most prestigious cybersecurity competitions is an achievement we're immensely proud of.” UC Irvine earned the coveted Alamo Cup at the 2025 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship at UTSA One of the nation’s largest collegiate competitions of its kind this year’s NCCDC tasked competitors with the scenario of managing operating and defending the network infrastructure of a biotechnology firm while responding to customers and routine business tasks and fending off attacks from hackers The UTSA NCCDC Director Dwayne Williams said government and industry together in a unique way Everyone recognizes we need to find and train more cyber professionals and these competitions are critical in helping meet that need.” “As cyber-attacks become more frequent and targeted the potential for significant damage increases,” added Nightwing’s Chief Technology Officer Chris Jones who gave the closing remarks at this year’s competition the question of how we protect our most vulnerable assets will be answered by those competing in NCCDC and similar competitions.” Organized by the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) the NCCDC Championship is designed to test students’ skills in defending against simulated cyber-attacks and encourage interest in cybersecurity careers In addition to UC Irvine’s top finish the team from University of Virginia placed second and the team from Dakota State University placed third Nightwing provided more than 20 volunteers for this year’s national competition—employees customers and the very hackers trying to break into the competitors’ networks Nightwing will welcome the UC Irvine team to Washington Join the doctoral candidates for the Doctoral Conferreal Ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments Celebrate the graduates from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business College of Education and Human Development Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design and University College Celebrate the graduates from the College for Health College of Liberal and Fine Arts and College of Sciences Submit an Event The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery As an institution of access and excellence UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas To be a premier public research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery Thanks for visiting Welcome to the City of Irvine’s official website Whether you're a proud resident or simply exploring what makes our city extraordinary Irvine is home to over 314,550 people and serves as a hub for work The City Council and I are dedicated to preserving Irvine’s exceptional quality of life while embracing the opportunities and challenges that come with progress Our top priorities focus on building a community that isn’t just livable but truly exceptional As the largest city in Orange County by land area Irvine spans 66 square miles of vibrant neighborhoods It’s no wonder we’re recognized as one of the best places to live Irvine is a master-planned City that continues to evolve with the needs of its community The City Council and I are committed to staying attuned to these changes ensuring we build on the strong foundation that has made Irvine such a remarkable place I invite you to explore and experience everything that makes this city so special Welcome to Irvine—where opportunity and community come together to create something extraordinary View All City Manager's Office Events The City of Irvine’s second annual CicloIrvine: An Open Streets Event is Saturday Located along Campus Drive between University Drive and Culver Drive this celebration will bring the community together to experience Irvine’s public spaces and local businesses in a new and reimagined way with live music This family-friendly event is made possible through the support of local businesses including Presenting Sponsors UC Irvine and UCI Health Join the UC Irvine | UCI Health Main Stage area at noon for a Pep Rally with UC Irvine’s Peter the Anteater and the chance to enter an opportunity drawing for a free bike Enjoy a full lineup of live entertainment throughout the day at two performance stages: 11 a.m.: San Miguel’s lively salsa and Cuban rhythms 12 p.m.: Opportunity drawing and Pep Rally featuring UCI’s Peter the Anteater 12:05 p.m.: Welcome Ceremony with Mayor Larry Agran and opportunity drawing for a free bike 12:40 p.m.: The Kings of '88 – piano-driven rock favorites 2 p.m.: Mariachi Real San Jose – regional Mexican music 3 p.m.: Tijuana Dogs – energetic rock and dance music 11 a.m.: Sinfonietta Ensemble: Youth orchestra performance by CYOSC 11:40 a.m.: Viorhythm: A dynamic violinist ensemble 12:20 p.m.: Irvine High School Dance Ensemble and Hip Hop Team: Student-led dance showcase 1 p.m.: Last Second: Smooth jazz pop sounds 1:40 p.m.: Starlettes: Youth ballet performance presented by SoCa Arts 2:20 p.m.: Zumba Workshop: Interactive fitness fun for all ages 3 p.m.: School of Rock: Youth rock and roll performance Street closures for CicloIrvine will be in effect along the event route from 5 a.m While most surrounding roads will remain open no street parking will be permitted along the route and detours will be in place for those living or working nearby Parking for CicloIrvine will be available at the Social Sciences Parking Structure Due to access restrictions from Campus Drive vehicles will be routed through the interior of campus Signage and staff will be on-site to assist with navigation To help manage traffic flow and ensure a smooth arrival experience, attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register their vehicles using ParkbyPlate Guests who do not register in advance will still be accommodated Learn more about CicloIrvine at cityofirvine.org/cicloirvine. For questions regarding parking, street closures, or property access, please email cicloirvine@cityofirvine.org. The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember-elect Betty Martinez Franco Tuesday On December 10, 2024, the Irvine City Council voted to hold a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to elect a Councilmember to represent Council District 5 through the end of 2026. Residents can explore Council District boundaries, including District 5, using the City’s interactive district dashboard Voters in District 5 elected Betty Martinez Franco during the April 15 election and the City Council certified the results on May 2 Her election completes Irvine’s transition to district-based representation which began with the Charter Amendment that expanded the City Council from five to seven members The City Council meeting will begin at 4 p.m. for a welcome reception in the City Hall lobby Residents can watch the ceremony live on ICTV, available on Cox Communications Channel 30, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, cityofirvine.org/ictv, and youtube.com/ictv30 To learn more about participating in City Council meetings or to view past recordings, visit cityofirvine.org/ictv We will begin offering Irvine Public Library cards in June 2025. Irvine Public Library cards are free and available to California residents. Please continue to stay updated by visiting the City's website, following us on social media, or signing up for email alerts to learn more about when Irvine Public Library cards will be available Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 11:03:00 PM Thanks for visiting 2025Photo: John Moore / Getty Images News / Getty Images Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a raid on an Irvine home on Thursday as part of an investigation into posters placed around Los Angeles The posters reportedly contained personal information about ICE agents which took place in the Turtle Rock neighborhood Secret Service and was not related to immigration enforcement "I feel like I was in a movie set or something The investigation traced an IP address back to their home linking it to a doxxing case from February where unauthorized personal information was shared online According to ABC7 the agents seized the family's router and hard drive as part of their investigation who was previously involved in pro-Palestinian protests at UC Irvine is now seeking legal advice regarding the accusations The investigation is ongoing The raid highlights the serious nature of doxxing which involves sharing personal information without consent Taiwei Ding and Sherry Yuan cook their own interpretations of cozy Japanese classics Pork tonkotsu still reigns as one of the most popular options at Southern California ramen shops, but lighter styles of broths coaxed from poultry and shellfish are slowly making their mark on the scene. One of the newer contenders in the lighter broth scene can be found at Yakamoz, an Irvine ramen shop opened by chef Taiwei Ding and Sherry Yuan in December 2024 The shop serves a signature duck breast ramen Ding sous-vides duck breast for an hour before searing it at high heat to seal in its juiciness; the tender slices are then laid on top of the noodles and broth Yakamoz’s only other ramen features slices of American wagyu and slow-cooked tendon in a beef bone and oxtail broth Casual comfort dishes like the Jidori chicken thigh curry which rotates every few weeks as Ding experiments Ding has recently added several smaller snacks like teriyaki fish balls and crispy panko-fried shrimp served with sweet and sour sauce and homemade mayo Ding’s focus on only two types of ramen is inspired by the Tokyo ramen masters; he says he would rather perfect a simple clean broth than make multiple varieties that are less precise in composition “The Tokyo ramen chefs I admire make 72-hour broths that are very aromatic and flavorful your mouth feels clean — the broth is very clear,” he says went to Tokyo last April to learn to operate Japanese noodle machines one of which sits in a picture window where guests can watch them feeding it dough Ding keeps 200 cookbooks in the kitchen and office between “constantly watching ramen videos,” he says While Ding is a student of the Japanese ramen style The noodles at the restaurant stray from a traditional thick wheat flour ramen and are made of both buckwheat and wheat flours but this thinner buckwheat noodle pairs so well with the duck and doesn’t overwhelm it,” Yuan says Ding often asks his Japanese flour supplier to give him new brands with which to experiment His current noodle recipe combines buckwheat flour Yakamoz’s cozy environment is the brainchild of Yuan who wants guests to feel like they’re in a harmonious home Tan leather banquettes fill a corner by a glowing model fireplace and a large teddy bear perches in a small wooden child’s chair — waiting for his ramen a stack of vintage Japanese records leaning against the wall A local artist’s whimsical watercolor of the Parisian cafe Les Deux Magots hangs from the wall that Yuan limewashed herself and neighbors and friends frequently drop in to socialize Nearly every table orders a towering silver teapot with Taiwanese oolong; diners nestle into vintage wood chairs sourced from Yuan’s own house Yakamoz isn’t the pair’s first foray into food, though it is their first restaurant together. Yuan’s family owned a franchise buffet restaurant with 400 seats in Chicago for 16 years, while Ding’s family ran a food supply business near Hong Kong for 37 years. Ding later worked in the kitchen at Tim Ho Wan a Michelin-recognized dim sum restaurant with locations in New York and Honolulu (the Irvine location is currently closed) where the menu was set and not one he could experiment with Guests might be surprised when a popular dish disappears but Yuan says having no set menu — or even any fixed recipes — is vital to Yakamoz’s creativity “We don’t want a fixed recipe tied to us,” Yuan says “We want to be curious and try different things.” That experimentation includes swapping the formulas for sauces like an unusually smooth curry sauce made with varying ratios of reduced apple and carrot puree as well as a squid sauce that Yuan says is beloved by their Korean American guests “I change the squid sauce all the time,” Ding says “My cooking philosophy is to always try to do something different Because of the restaurant’s constant dialing-in Yuan recommends not requesting substitutions “Certain ingredients might clash or cover the authenticity of a dish,” Yuan says and curries to really highlight the unique properties of the ingredients.” He says he hopes that it’s the type of restaurant that people will return to regularly “This is the kind of food you’d eat as your last meal before you die — simple food with unique ingredients and rice my mom would cook for me,” he says Yamakoz is located at 4250 Barranca Parkway #Q and is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday Thanks for visiting Mayor Larry Agran delivered the 2025 State of the City Address before a packed audience in the Council Chamber Tuesday declaring that the state of Irvine is excellent and setting ambitious goals to ensure the City remains a national leader Reflecting on Irvine’s legacy as a master-planned community built through strategic planning and collaboration he outlined his vision to make Irvine the Safest “Irvine has long been recognized as one of the best-planned cities in the nation but we’re not stopping there,” said Mayor Agran we will build on our success — making Irvine not just the best-planned City Mayor Agran highlighted the City’s strong financial health and significant reserves that will allow for public investments He also spoke about the transition of county-run libraries to the City this summer and announced plans for two new libraries — one at the Great Park and another in Woodbridge Mayor Agran also highlighted the implementation of a City of Irvine Living Wage that will increase the minimum wage to $20 per hour for part-time and $25 per hour for full-time City employees Agran proposed $100,000 in funding for 50 City of Irvine scholarships offering up to $2,000 each for Irvine Valley College students The City continues its commitment to sustainability with the continued transformation of the former All American Asphalt plant into the Gateway Preserve the planting of 20,000 trees in the Great Park the expansion of rooftop solar and battery storage and improvements to public transit through the Irvine Connect expansion A major partnership with Hoag will bring a Center for Nonprofit Organizations dedicated to Health & Wellness to Heritage Community Park modeled after the Melinda Hoag Smith Center in Newport Beach Agran also proposed a Food and Nutrition Security Plan expanding farmland and partnerships with organizations like Harvest Solutions and Second Harvest Food Bank to help make Irvine and Orange County food secure he announced efforts to increase affordable housing in Irvine He concluded by emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving these ambitious goals "I’m taking this opportunity to call upon all of us — as Irvine civic leaders citizens everywhere — to model kindness .. to be especially kind and helpful and generous toward others who are struggling or in need," Mayor Agran said An on-demand recording of the State of the City Address is available here Download photos of the State of the City Address Read the State of the City Address here