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Airport Fire Reaches 23,519 Acres with 39% Containment, Crews Making Steady Progress

Issue # 0251

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Joshua Tjia
19 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏫⚖️ Ten Charged After UC Irvine Protest Declared Unlawful Assembly, Faces Court in October

🔥🧯 Airport Fire Reaches 23,519 Acres with 39% Containment, Crews Making Steady Progress

🏃‍♀️🛑 Race Weekend Alert: Great Park Parking Closed for Cross Country Classic

🛒 Win Free Groceries for a Year – Grocery Outlet's Giveaway Ends September 30th

🌿🖌️ Get Creative with Henna: Teen Art Workshop at Irvine Heritage Park Library

🤸🏻🧃 Energy Drinks: Are They Really Necessary? UCI Expert Weighs In

♻️💦 Watershed Cleanup This Saturday – Be Part of the Coastal Solution

🏞️🎨 Irvine Museum Celebrates California Landscape Artist Charlotte Skinner

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐾 6 Essential Tips to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Healthy Year-Round

🏌🏽‍♀️Alona Avery Leads UC Irvine to Golf Victory, Named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Shuts Out University 13-0, Extends Lead in Pacific Coast League

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🛍️ Suspect Wanted for Theft at Nordstrom and Spectrum Target in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the little bird get in trouble at school?

He got caught peeping on a test.

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

Ten Charged After UC Irvine Protest Declared Unlawful Assembly, Faces Court in October

Ten people were charged with failing to disperse following a May 15 protest at UC Irvine, which was declared an unlawful assembly after demonstrators, protesting the suspension of students involved in a pro-Palestine rally, set up an encampment on campus. Around 50 people were arrested after hours of clashes with police, who cleared the area by 10 p.m. The Orange County District Attorney has charged 10 individuals, including two professors and four students, with misdemeanor counts, and they are scheduled to appear in court on October 16. The DA emphasized the importance of peaceful protest but warned against criminal behavior.

Airport Fire Reaches 23,519 Acres with 39% Containment, Crews Making Steady Progress

Evening Update for September 18: The Airport Fire remains at 23,519 acres with 39% containment. Firefighters are making good progress, with minimal smoke observed and crews actively working on nearly all parts of the perimeter. Firebreaks are being extended, and some crews are being airlifted into challenging areas. Fireline rehabilitation has begun to reduce the environmental impact. A low-pressure system may bring drizzle, benefiting the firefighting efforts. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place through September 25, possibly extending. Drones are prohibited, as they pose a serious danger to firefighting aircraft and ground operations.

Race Weekend Alert: Great Park Parking Closed for Cross Country Classic

The Great Park will host the 2024 Woodbridge Cross Country Classic from Friday, September 20, starting at 5 p.m., through Saturday, September 21. Visitors not attending the event are advised to avoid the park during this time. Only cross country attendees will be allowed to park, with parking passes required for access. Passes can be obtained through the event or purchased at gvarvas.com. Regular parking access will resume Sunday, September 22, with Fiesta Latina en Irvine starting at 11 a.m.

Win Free Groceries for a Year – Grocery Outlet's Giveaway Ends September 30th

Grocery Outlet’s September Super Saver Event is here, offering a chance to win FREE groceries for a year (valued at $2,400).

  • To enter: download the Grocery Outlet app, register, and new sign-ups receive $5 off plus 10 bonus entries.

  • If you already have the app, just scan your WOW.

  • Card or use your phone number with every purchase for more chances to win.

  • The event runs until September 30th, with 5 lucky winners.

Get Creative with Henna: Teen Art Workshop at Irvine Heritage Park Library

Teens are invited to participate in a Henna Art workshop at Irvine Heritage Park Library today, September 19, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This in-person event is open to ages 12 to 17 and offers a creative experience to explore the art of henna.

Energy Drinks: Are They Really Necessary? UCI Expert Weighs In

Energy drinks can provide a quick boost but should be used with caution, according to Dr. Christopher Kroner, a UCI Health sports medicine expert. He advises that they are generally unnecessary for most people and should only be used sparingly. Many energy drinks contain nearly 200mg of caffeine, almost double that of a regular coffee, which can lead to side effects like palpitations, anxiety, and high blood pressure. Instead, Kroner recommends healthier energy boosters such as regular exercise, proper sleep, hydration, and a balanced diet to maintain sustainable energy.

Watershed Cleanup This Saturday – Be Part of the Coastal Solution

Join the annual Watershed Cleanup this Saturday, September 21, and contribute to California Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteers are needed to remove trash from San Diego Creek before it reaches the ocean. IRWD is partnering with OC Coastkeepers as an official cleanup site. Sign up at www.irwd.com/events-classes/watershed-cleanup.

Irvine Museum Celebrates California Landscape Artist Charlotte Skinner

"End of the Range: Charlotte Skinner in the Eastern Sierra" is an exhibition highlighting the vibrant artwork of Charlotte B. Skinner (1879-1963), known for her depictions of California’s Sierra Nevada and Owens Valley. Organized by the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, it presents 40 of Skinner’s pieces from her 30-year career alongside works by fellow artists like Aaron Kilpatrick and William Wendt.

The exhibition will be held at the Langson IMCA in Irvine, California, from October 5, 2024, to January 18, 2025, and showcases Skinner’s connection to her community and her collection of Native American baskets.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 8, 7:00-8:00 PM: Vocal Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  2. Wed, October 9, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  3. Thu, October 10, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu & Fri, October 17 & 18, 7:00 PM: Songs & Stories at Big Theater.

  2. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Thu, October 17, 7:00 PM: Fall Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

  2. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  3. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  4. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

6 Essential Tips to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Healthy Year-Round

To keep your dog's paws healthy, follow these six essential tips:

  1. Regularly check for debris and injuries like foxtails, ticks, or rocks after outdoor walks

  2. Wash their paws to remove dirt, allergens, and harmful substances

  3. Trim the fur between their pads for better traction

  4. Keep nails trimmed to avoid discomfort

  5. Apply vet-recommended paw balm to prevent dryness and cracking

  6. And use boots to protect paws from hot, icy, or rough surfaces.

These practices will help ensure your dog's paws stay clean, comfortable, and injury-free year-round.

#VCApets

Alona Avery Leads UC Irvine to Golf Victory, Named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week

Freshman Alona Avery has been named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week after an impressive collegiate debut, leading UC Irvine women’s golf to a victory at the Wolverine Invitational. Avery posted a three-round total of 207, finishing runner-up and recording 15 birdies. Her score is the third-lowest in program history, contributing to the team’s school-record total of 11-under 853. This marks UC Irvine’s 18th tournament win and their first since 2017. Avery and the team will compete next at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in Colorado from Sept. 23-25.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 20: vs Alumni, 3:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 21: vs Utah Tech, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 28: vs San Diego State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

  • Sun, Sep 29: vs CSUN, 1:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  • Fri, Sep 27: vs California, 1:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 28: vs Stanford, 12:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer

  1. Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Sep 20: vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Sep 27: vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Shuts Out University 13-0, Extends Lead in Pacific Coast League

Woodbridge High School's girls flag football team defeated University 13-0 in a key Pacific Coast League matchup, extending their lead in the league standings. The Warriors, now 11-5 overall and 6-0 in league play, capitalized on two big plays: a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown by Zoey Ceman and a 60-yard TD pass from quarterback Laney Brucker to Lana Ameen. Brucker also contributed on defense with an interception, while linebacker Dyllan Harris dominated with key flag pulls. Despite University’s late efforts, Woodbridge held on to secure the win. The teams will meet again on Oct. 14. Both teams are likely headed to the CIF playoffs.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2024

Thursday, September 19

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. La Habra at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. St. Margarets Episcopal at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, September 20 

  • 07:00 PM: Football, VR vs. Kennedy/La Palma at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer VR vs. Kennedy/La Palma at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, September 23

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Capistrano Valley at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Laguna Beach at Oak Creek Golf Course

Friday, September 27  

  • Water Polo, Boys VR - S&R Tournament at Woolett Pool

Saturday, September 28

  • Water Polo, Boys VR - S&R Tournament at Woolett Pool

Monday, September 30

  • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Portola at Oak Creek Golf Course

Suspect Wanted for Theft at Nordstrom and Spectrum Target in Irvine

The Irvine Police is searching for a man suspected of stealing items from the Nordstrom employee breakroom and using a stolen debit card at the Spectrum Target. He fled in a black Nissan Cube with Arizona plates, driven by a female. Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect. If you have any information, please contact [email protected].

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