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Cox’s YurView Network to Air Orange County Soccer Club’s Final Six Home Games

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Cox Communications’ YurView network will air Orange County Soccer Club’s (OCSC) remaining six home games of the 2020 season between July 25 and Sept. 19, 2020. In addition to live game coverage, Orange County matches will be replayed on YurView California in Orange County (Cox Channel 3), Palos Verdes (Cox Channel 3), and Santa Barbara (Cox Channel 4). All home games start at 7 p.m. PT and the television schedule is as follows: Saturday, July 25 | Phoenix Rising FC Friday, August 7 | LA Galaxy II Saturday, August 15 | Las Vegas Lights FC Saturday, August 29 | San Diego Loyal SC Saturday, Sept. 5| LA Galaxy II Friday, Sept. 18 | Las Vegas Light...

Data Leader Picks Irvine as Global HQ

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

(Irvine Standard) Dean Stoecker, CEO of Irvine-based Alteryx, knows data. He values it for what it is: vital to the success of any organization in essentially all industries. “Every industry … has a dependency on data and analytics,” he says. “For example, predicting what player to recruit or knowing what products customers are likely to buy is entirely data driven.” The Alteryx platform takes a task that would normally require hours or days and condenses it into seconds. The result, according to Alteryx, is quicker decision-making, tighter inventory, more efficient staffing, tailored marketing and streamlined operations for industries from health care to government, financial services, retai...

Gov. Newsom Orders Indoor Restaurants, Wineries, Movie Theaters to Close in Most of CA

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

(ABC7) Editor's note: Irvine's Al Fresco campaign lists restaurant and retail centers in the city that offer outdoor dining. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the return of some stricter restrictions amid a concerning surge of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Effective immediately, California is instructing certain sectors to close indoor operations for all counties that have been on the state's watch list for three consecutive days. The affected sectors are: restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums and cardrooms. Those businesses can still operate outdoors. That applies to 19 counties which represent more than 70% of the state's population and include several counties in Southern California. Los Angeles, Orange...

Irvine Featured in Washington Post List of Top US 10 Cities for Parks

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

The Washington Post featured Irvine’s 62 miles of hiking and biking trails and Orange County Great Park in a recent article highlighting the top 10 cities for parks in the United States. The article outlines information from the annual Trust for Public Land ParkScore index which ranks U.S. cities on their parks, based on acreage, access for residents, amenities, and investment. “Thanks to this SoCal city’s Master Plan, one-third of Irvine’s land is preserved for outdoor recreation — including 62 miles of off-street trails and the largest acreage of natural habitats and wild lands in Orange County,” the article reads. Also featured i...

City of Irvine Issues Amended Face Covering Order

Monday, June 29, 2020

Irvine City Manager John Russo, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, on June 24 released an amended Executive Order requiring the use of face coverings. This amendment aligns with new guidance from the California Department of Health. “This order was originally implemented by the Irvine Disaster Council on April 8, to safeguard our residents, businesses, and visitors from the spread of COVID-19,” stated City Manager Russo. “By aligning our order with the most recent statewide guidance, we continue the necessary measures to protect our community. It is critical we work together and follow health directives, allowing businesses to reopen an...

Small Business Support Program Grants Awarded to 506 Irvine Businesses

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

In an effort to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the City of Irvine has awarded Small Business Support Program grants to 506 local businesses. The one-time grants of up to $10,000 are being distributed to businesses located in the Orange County’s 3rd Supervisorial District from a variety of industries including, but not limited to retail, dining and entertainment, automotive, professional and personal services, and technology. Due to some businesses requesting less than the $10,000, the city was able to assist six additional businesses than originally anticipated. Funding for the program came from a $5 million grant from the County of Orange...

Irvine City Council Does Not Reach Agreement for COVID-19 Testing

Monday, June 01, 2020

At its meeting on May 26, the Irvine City Council unanimously voted to not approve a contract with US Health Fairs for drive-up COVID-19 testing after it could not reach an agreement with the nonprofit organization. The Council also directed city staff to continue with vigorous efforts to find and implement a universal COVID-19 testing program for Irvine which will provide quality testing that protects the health and well-being of Irvine residents. COVID-19 testing is currently provided for many, but not all, residents through the County of Orange and the state at multiple locations. No-cost testing is available for symptomatic and asymptomatic healt...

California Bars, Restaurants Could Renegotiate Rent or Quit Leases in Coronavirus Relief Bill

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

(Sacramento Bee) California restaurants and nonprofits financially devastated by the Coronavirus outbreak could gain a safeguard from eviction and rent relief in a proposal approved by state senators. Senate Bill 939 would prevent commercial landlords from evicting certain small businesses and nonprofits during the pandemic. The proposal would also allow bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues to renegotiate rent prices with their landlords if they’ve experienced a 40% drop in revenue or have limited their capacity by at least 25% to safely reopen their doors. Tenants and landlords would have the flexibility to cut their own rent deal, and should negotiations turn sour, ...

City of Irvine Ranked No. 1 in California, Top 10 in Nation for Public Park Access

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The City of Irvine has been ranked No. 1 in California and No. 7 in the nation for public park access by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index. The index ranks the nation’s 100 largest cities based on factors including park access, acreage, investment, and amenities. This is the third consecutive year the city’s parks have ranked in the top 10 nationally. Irvine earned perfect scores in park spending per resident and basketball hoops per 10,000 residents; the city also earned high marks in community centers and playgrounds. The ParkScore Index noted that 82% of Irvine parks are within ...

Orange County is Built for Resilience

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

By Bryan Starr, President & CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber | Published in the May 25 issue of the Orange County Business Journal By many estimates, California is better positioned for economic recovery as we emerge from the Coronavirus crisis than any other state in the nation. While the state isn’t quite yet out of the woods, Orange County itself is ready to open. Monitoring trend lines of the disease to determine when and how to reopen business is a smart strategy. How we will fare is not purely a numbers game, however. Where the Golden State really shines—always, but particularly in times of crisis—i...

You Can Shop Anywhere in California, State Officials Relax Coronavirus Restrictions

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

(Sacramento Bee) The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that retail stores statewide can now open for in-store shopping as long as they follow state guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for workers and customers. State health officials also announced guidelines for in-person protests and events designed for political expression. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has faced protests regarding the stay-at-home order, which has been in place since March 19. The vast majority of large gatherings remain prohibited under the state’s stay-at-home order. The guidance for protests limits attendance to 25% of an area’s maximum occupancy, or up to 100 attendees, accordin...

Irvine Named a Best City to Stay-in-Place in the United States

Monday, May 04, 2020

With every major U.S. city under stay-in-place orders, a popular radio station issued a list of American cities from best to worst when it comes to living under social distancing mandates. Irvine made the #2 spot on the list. (Although, we strongly argue it should be #1!) The criteria used for the ranking include average apartment size, the amount of parkland per person, percentage of residents with broadband internet, and the number of restaurant takeout options. Master-planned features of Irvine make complying to stay-at-home orders more comfortable. An extensive network of beautifully-appointed villages that have always connected us, now helps us adhere to social distancing. Irvine resident...

Irvine’s Modern Stays and International Culinary Venues Featured in Popular Pacific Northwest Magazine

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Irvine’s modern, recently renovated Hotel Irvine, and one-of-a-kind international shopping and dining center Diamond Jamboree were highlighted in the March 2020 issue of Northwest50Plus magazine. The feature detailed the palm tree-lined pool at Hotel Irvine, which can be enjoyed on the nearly 300 days of warm, sunny Southern California weather, as well as the facilities expansive ballroom and Red Bar lounge. Also included in the feature was Diamond Jamboree’s wide variety of international food options, highlighting the city’s many cultures. “Everyone knows California is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and it's evident in Orange County. One of my favorite ventures wa...

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