Why did the scarecrow become a successful motivational speaker?

Answer: Because he was outstanding in his field at making people feel a-maize-ing!

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

Biking Detour Ahead: Scheduled Maintenance on San Diego Creek Trail - Find Alternate Routes

The San Diego Creek bike trail in Irvine is closed for maintenance today, October 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Creek Road and Lake Road. The city is enhancing the trail with a new seal coat, restriping, and painting. Find alternate routes.

Join Mayor Farrah Khan for a Day of Wellness: Medi-Cal Renewal, Free Health Screenings, and More at Free Chapel, Irvine

Mayor Farrah Khan invites you to a Medi-Cal Renewal and Cal Fresh Enrollment event with Cal Optima and OC Social Services on Oct 21st, 9am-1pm, at Free Chapel, Irvine. Enjoy free food and diaper distribution, health screenings, and learn about available resources. #Irvine #CalOptima #OC #healthandwellness

Please see image above for Free Chapel’s address.

Salute to Service: Decorate Irvine Veterans' Homes with Free American Flags

Honor US veterans aged 50+ in Irvine by requesting a free American flag to decorate their yard/doorstep. Request online at yourirvine.org by Nov 1. Flags delivered by city of Irvine dignitaries, staff and volunteers on Nov 7-8.

For more information, contact [email protected]

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Former Irvine Vice Mayor Stands with Crime Survivors in Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness

Former Irvine Vice Mayor, Anthony Kuo joined Patricia Wenskunas of Crime Survivors to wear purple to honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the prevalent issue of domestic violence in communities. Help is available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233.

For more information, contact Crime Survivors at

(844) 853-HOPE or visit www.crimesurvivors.org.

How Will You Spread Kindness During National Bullying Prevention Month?

October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of kindness and discouraging various forms of bullying.

please click here to watch this video on LinkedIn

#BullyingPreventionMonth #kindnessmatters

Exciting Showdown at the Pool: UCI Anteaters to Host Two Top-10 Rivals in a Weekend Water Polo Extravaganza!

The UCI Anteaters are set to host a thrilling weekend of men's water polo, featuring matches against two top-10 ranked opponents.

The weekend kicks off with a spirited Black and Blue rivalry game against the No. 8/8 ranked Long Beach State on Friday night. The excitement continues as they face off against the No. 6/7 ranked Princeton Tigers on Sunday.

Venue Capacity Limited to 500. Admission on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

This Weekend's Schedule

- UC Irvine (No. 9/9) vs. Long Beach State (No. 8/8)

- Date: Friday, October 13

- Time: 7:00 p.m.

- Location: Anteater Aquatics Complex

- UC Irvine (No. 9/9) vs. Princeton (No. 6/7)

- Date: Sunday, October 15

- Time: 12:00 p.m.

- Location: Anteater Aquatics Complex

Join the weekend of competitive water polo as the Anteaters take on formidable opponents in what promises to be a showcase of skill and sportsmanship.

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UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2023

  • Women's Soccer

    • vs UC San Diego

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER STADIUM

• FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball

    • vs Cal State Bakersfield

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., BREN EVENTS CENTER

  • Men's Water Polo

    • vs Long Beach State

    • Time: 7:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER AQUATICS COMPLEX

• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball

    • vs CSUN

    • Time: 4:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., BREN EVENTS CENTER

  • Men's Soccer

    • vs CSUN

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER STADIUM

• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2023

  • Men's Water Polo

    • vs Princeton

    • Time: 12:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER AQUATICS COMPLEX

  • Women's Soccer

    • vs UC Riverside

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER STADIUM

• WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2023

  • Men's Soccer

    • vs Cal Poly

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER STADIUM

  • Men's Water Polo

    • vs Westcliff

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., ANTEATER AQUATICS COMPLEX

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball

    • vs Long Beach State

    • Time: 7:00 PM

    • Location: Irvine, Calif., BREN EVENTS CENTER

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Single game tickets for UCI Men's Basketball are on sale now!

Grab yours now here

Victory Again! Irvine Valley Women's Volleyball Team Triumphs for the Sixth Time in a Row

The Irvine Valley women's volleyball team, ranked No. 7 in the state, secured their sixth consecutive win and 10th season sweep by defeating Santiago Canyon with scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-11 on Wednesday night. Notable performances included Tessa Marocco's 12 kills and nine digs, and Mia Bertolone's 33 assists. The team, now holding a 12-2 overall record and 6-1 in the OEC, will next compete in a conference match at Riverside.

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer:

1. Fri Oct 20 - vs Golden West * 3:00 PM (Home)

Women’s Basketball:

1. Fri Oct 20 - vs San Diego Mesa (Scrimmage) - 12:30 PM (Home)

Women’s Volleyball:

1. Wed Oct 18 - vs Golden West * 6:00 PM (Home)

Men’s Soccer:

1. Fri Oct 13 - vs Saddleback * 3:00 PM (Home)

2. Tue Oct 17 - vs Cypress * 3:00 PM (Home)

3. Tue Oct 24 - vs Fullerton * 3:00 PM (Home)

Men’s Basketball:

1. Thu Oct 26 - vs Home scrimmage (Home) - Visiting teams are San Diego City and Chaffey

2. Thu Oct 26 - vs Chaffey (Home) - Irvine Valley/San Diego City 3way at 4:00 PM

High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar

Upcoming High School Football Games (Varsity Level)

1. October 13 at 5:00 PM

   • Northwood High Vs Portola

2. October 27 at 7:00 PM

   • Irvine High Vs University

Northwood High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

University High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

Upcoming Irvine High School Football home games:

1. October 19, Thursday

   03:30 PM, Football (11 person), JV, Beckman, Arnold, Irvine High School Stadium

3. October 26, Thursday

   03:30 PM, Football (11 person), FS, University, Irvine High School Stadium

4. October 27, Friday

   07:00 PM, Football (11 person), VR, University, Irvine High School Stadium

Urgent Alert: CISA Identifies Five New Cybersecurity Threats, Including Adobe and Skype Bugs!

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found and shared information five more computer program weaknesses, including one in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. Even though Adobe fixed one issue in January 2023, bad people can still cause problems because of shared harmful guides. The list also talks about two new weaknesses in Skype for Business and WordPad, a fixed issue in Cisco's programs, and a weakness in the HTTP/2 protocol that has been used in big harmful internet attacks.

For more technical info click here

81-Year-Old Woman Assaulted in Irvine; Attacker Arrested Thanks to Vigilant Residents

An 81-year-old woman walking her dog was assaulted by a driver, Matthew Christopher Tye, after a verbal exchange in Irvine. She sustained serious injuries but was aided by locals, who also provided crucial evidence leading to Tye's arrest on felony charges. The incident underscores the importance of community cooperation and being an observant witness to crimes, with tips provided for effectively doing so.

Here are some things to keep in mind if you witness a crime occur:

• Call 9-1-1

• Capture license plates of vehicles involved

• Get a good description of the suspect

• Take photos if it is safe to do so

• Provide a statement to the police

#irvine #irvinepolice #police #irvinepd #arrest #cityofirvine

🎉 Countdown: Only 1 Day to the Exhilarating Irvine Global Village Festival!

The Irvine Global Village Festival is happening in 1 day

The Kids Village at Irvine Global Village Festival offers a variety of fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting More details can be found at cityofirvine.org/festival

Mark your calendar. It's on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at the Great Park, with free admission and parking. More info is available on the city's website, http://cityofirvine.org/festival

#IrvineFestival #WeAreIrvine #IrvineGlobalVillageFestival #GlobalVillageFestival

Limited Spots Available: Register Now for the Upcoming City-Sponsored College Tours

The City is organizing private college tours for high school students on October 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., covering Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Fullerton. The tour includes transportation, admission presentations, brochures, and supervision. Interested individuals need to register online at yourirvine.org with the class code #94697, as spots are limited.

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