California
1870--James Irvine buys out his partners for $150,000 and becomes sole owner of the sprawling Irvine Ranch. 1894--James Irvine’s son, also named James, incorporates the ranch as the Irvine Co., beginning the transition from grazing to farming. 1897--106-acre Irvine Park donated to the county by James Irvine Jr. 1899--First school built on Irvine Ranch. 1906--James Irvine Jr. relocates his family from earthquake-shattered San Francisco to the Irvine Ranch. 1914--Town of Myford renamed Irvine. 1932--First church in Irvine established. 1958--Santa Ana Freeway opens. 1959--The University of California Board of Regents selects a site on the Irvine Ranch for its newest campus. 1964--President Lyndon B.
Dec. 1, 1991
If Calabasas voters approve incorporation as a city in a special election March 5, they will have their pick of 13 candidates for five seats on the new city council.
Dec. 29, 1990
Incorporation papers filed by the Church of Spiritual Technology seemingly contradict public assurances by church officials that their planned training center here will not be used as a base to espouse the tenets of Scientology.
June 13, 1985
Nearly a month after its self-imposed deadline for submitting petitions and other materials to county officials, a committee studying incorporation of a handful of northwestern Riverside County communities seems close to completing its task.
March 9, 1986
Technology and the Internet
Toys: Bernard Stolar, who shepherded successful launch of the Dreamcast console, will take control of interactive division.
Jan. 4, 2000
World & Nation
The nation’s best-known atheist has lost a key lawsuit in her fight to control a fortune left by a religion-hating eccentric.
Feb. 1, 1990
Business
Ventura County businesses are scrambling to find ways to meet new deadlines for increasing car pools among employees under tightened rules recently outlined by the Air Pollution Control District.
Sept. 19, 1992
San Diegans will get a chance to shop in a grocery store of the future when Lucky Stores opens its first “new concept” store early next year in the shell of a former Gemco store on Balboa Avenue near Interstate 805.
Nov. 10, 1987
When Christopher Tower rebuilds his burned-out Laguna Beach home later this year, he plans to incorporate a beautiful wood-burning fireplace to complement the stunning Pacific Ocean view from his new living room.
Aug. 23, 1994
Sports
YouDunk is coming to YouTube.
Feb. 27, 2007