Tag Archives: Orange County
The Swallows Return to San Juan Capistrano
cc licensed photo courtesy of stasiland This Saturday the Fiesta de las Golondrinas and Mercado will be held in the City of San Juan Capistrano to celebrate the return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Traditionally, the … Continue reading
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Disneyland during SLM
Someone has suggested a visit to Disneyland during the Summer Leadership Meeting this June. If you plan ahead, you could earn a free ticket to Disneyland through their “Give a Day, Get a Day” promotion. Sign up online, fulfill your … Continue reading
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Up, Up and Away
I feel it is my duty to research as many local attractions as possible, to make sure I’m giving you all accurate information. It’s a tough job, but I think I’m up to the challenge! Last weekend, I finally did … Continue reading
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Project Playhouse
I’ve talked a lot about positive aspects of Irvine and Orange County, but we have the same issues that face other major metropolitan areas. There are several organizations at work in Orange County to help provide subsidized or lower-cost housing … Continue reading
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The City of Irvine
Irvine is a young city, incorporated at the end of 1971. The history of the land includes habitation by the Gabrielino Indians, Spanish/Mexican land grants, and the establishment of the Irvine Ranch in the 19th century. The city’s primary claim … Continue reading
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Semper Fi
For many years, Orange County was home to two Marine Corps Air Stations. When I first moved here, I often fell asleep to the sound of military helicopters flying over my house, and was accustomed to the sight of blimps … Continue reading
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Laguna Beach
The first local area I’m going to highlight is Laguna Beach. Approximately 15 miles south of the UCI campus, Laguna Beach is perhaps the most iconic Orange County beach. The city of Laguna Beach is famous as an artists colony, … Continue reading
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About UC Irvine
UC Irvine is a dynamic, multi-cultural campus situated in one of the most linguistically diverse counties in the country. Since our founding only 44 years ago, we have grown into an internationally recognized school, consistently ranked among the nation’s best … Continue reading
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