World's tallest man visits Irvine's West Park Elementary
Sultan Késen the world's tallest man at 8 feet 3 inches traveled from Turkey to California for the Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival in Costa Mesa. At Westpark Elementary he spoke through a translator, answered questions on his weight diet and shoes, dunked a ball, and allowed a student to stand in his hand.
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Ann Marie Simmons
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Neon Splash Dash Rescheduled to Pomona Fairplex
The Neon Splash Dash 5K has moved from Orange County Great Park to Pomona Fairplex on July 27. Registrants for the June 14 event will be transferred or refunded. gates open at 6 p.m. and the race starts at 8 p.m. Entry is $50.
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Neon Splashdash.com
Gladiator Rock n Run hits Great Park with epic mud pit
Gladiators gather at Orange County Great Park for an 8 am Saturday start. The event features a long mud strip and 17 insane obstacles including fire and icy water, plus two nightmare mystery hurdles. Entry is 80 dollars per gladiator with a 9 dollar insurance fee and parking costs 10 dollars. More info at GladiatorRocknRun.com.
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Kimberly Pierce
Then and now at UC Irvine growth over time
Irvine's growth has been steady since its 1971 incorporation. A Irvine World News feature compares the city's past and present, showing a side by side look at how parts of the city and the UC Irvine campus appeared decades ago and today.
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the Register
Fifth grader spurs BP gift of 5000 LACMA tickets
Plaza Vista School fifth grader Catherine Hu writes to BP prompting a donation of 5000 Los Angeles County Museum of Art general admission tickets valued at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. BP CEO Bob Dudley’s gift becomes the classroom’s largest to date and funds bid by students at year end.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Bob Dudley
Los
Angeles County Museum of Art
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