Young the Giant adds Conan to the mix in Irvine
Irvine’s Young the Giant announces Conan O Brien as an honorary band member for a Conan appearance at 11 pm The band formed in 2004 as The Jakes and gained fame with singles Cough Syrup and My Body They have supported the Irvine Public Schools Foundation to fund music education Mind Over Matter is set for release January 21 by Lauren Jow
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Clock tower at Irvine Civic Center houses police comms gear
The Irvine Civic Center clock tower, a steel and aluminum structure with 6 foot diameter dials, also houses police and city communications equipment. Built by Canterbury International of Los Angeles, the giant clock firm also supplies drinking fountains benches and litter receptacles.
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Park honors late Mayor Ward with name change
Former Mayor Mike Ward is remembered at a park named in his honor after a ceremony in August announcing the change. Ward, who died December 12 at age 67, spoke of the tribute describing it as a difficult but beautiful honor amid his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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El Toro Air Station Used as Film Set for TV and Movies
The former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station served as a filming location for several productions. Two 1988 Highway to Heaven episodes with Michael Landon were shot there, the 2008 short Gymkhana Practice was filmed on base, and Heartbreak Ridge featuring Clint Eastwood includes a final runway scene at El Toro.
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Irvine Unified eyes August start for 2015-16 school year
Irvine Unified proposes starting the 2015-16 year on August 26 to align sports and activities with other districts and give teachers extra weeks before testing. The change would shift summer break earlier, with 2015 ending June 25 and 2016 ending June 8, pending board approval. Jordan Graham
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