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Issue # 0339

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Joshua Tjia
06 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🥋🎉 Family-Owned Il-Do Taekwondo Celebrates Over 30 Years of Martial Arts Excellence in Irvine

🗳️ Irvine Special Election Candidate Faces Residency Lawsuit

🍦Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day – Buy One, Get One Free at Yogurtland Today

🌊🚒 CAL FIRE Rescues 19 Adults, 5 Children, and 13 Dogs Amid Tehama County Flooding

🚌✏️ Join IUSD’s Montessori Information Night – Feb 27 at Springbrook Elementary

😴🛏️ Sleep Smarter: Free Senior Health Discussion on Feb. 27

🥬🥒 Help Harvest Fresh Produce for Orange County Families – Volunteer Today

💕🎨 Create a Valentine’s Shadowbox at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library – Feb. 11

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕💉 One-Day Only! Mobile Pet Vaccine Clinic Coming to Irvine Feb. 22

🏀 UC Irvine Faces UC San Diego in Key Big West Matchup on Feb. 8

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Soccer Star Jordan Madison Commits to Fort Lewis College

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Crean Lutheran Girls Basketball Clinches Crestview League Title with Win Over Canyon

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓📱 Irvine Police Foil Theft Attempt, Arrest Two Suspects with Stolen Phones

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why can't a leopard hide?

Because he's always spotted!

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

Family-Owned Il-Do Taekwondo Celebrates Over 30 Years of Martial Arts Excellence in Irvine

Il-Do Taekwondo, a family-run business serving Irvine since 1991, is led by Grandmaster Chang Jin Kang (ninth-degree black belt) and Masters Daniel Kang, Lois Shim, and Yoon Choi. The studio stands out for its rare direct training lineage to the founder of taekwondo and its focus on tradition, discipline, and life skills. Beyond technique, students learn perseverance, confidence, and integrity. Taekwondo also offers stress relief, mental resilience, and family bonding through shared training. With students ranging from ages 3 to over 70, Il-Do provides both physical and mental benefits, fostering leadership and lifelong fitness. Learn more about Il-Do Taekwondo here

Irvine Special Election Candidate Faces Residency Lawsuit

Irvine’s special election is facing legal scrutiny as former Councilwoman Tammy Kim is accused of misrepresenting her residency in the 5th District. A lawsuit filed by former mayoral candidate Ron Scolesdang alleges Kim primarily resides in District 3, citing findings from a private investigator. Kim denies the claim, stating she moved to a rental in District 5 due to security concerns. Despite the lawsuit, City Manager Oliver Chi confirmed Kim remains on the ballot, with a court hearing set for Thursday. The election, triggered by Mayor Larry Agran’s 2024 victory, is Irvine’s first under district-based voting, with ballots going out March 17. Other candidates include former Councilman Anthony Kuo, Woodbridge HOA Board Member Dana Cornelius, and PR consultant Betty Martinez Franco. The election is expected to impact the city council’s balance of power, which has faced frequent deadlocks.

Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day – Buy One, Get One Free at Yogurtland Today

Today, Feb 6, is National Frozen Yogurt Day! Enjoy Buy One, Get One Free at participating Yogurtland. Real Rewards members get 2x points all day.

CAL FIRE Rescues 19 Adults, 5 Children, and 13 Dogs Amid Tehama County Flooding

Over the last 24 hours, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit, Tehama County Fire, and CAL FIRE Butte County, in coordination with the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, have responded to severe flooding, rescuing multiple people and pets. Assistance efforts continue as floodwaters rise.

Key Updates:

  • Rescued: 19 adults, 5 children, and 13 dogs from floodwaters.

  • Ongoing Danger: Rising water levels in low-lying areas and near rivers.

  • Expected Impacts: Road closures, travel disruptions, and hazardous conditions.

Safety Reminders:

✔️ Never walk or drive through floodwaters – they are often deeper and more dangerous than they appear.
✔️ Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down; 1 foot can sweep away a vehicle.
✔️ Follow official warnings and seek higher ground if needed.

Join IUSD’s Montessori Information Night – Feb 27 at Springbrook Elementary

Montessori Informational Night – Feb 27, 6-7 PM at Springbrook Elementary! Learn about IUSD’s only Montessori program (Grades 1-6), meet teachers & families, get application details, and see if it’s the right fit for your child. More info: iusd.org/MontessoriNight2025 

Sleep Smarter: Free Senior Health Discussion on Feb. 27

Join Dr. Shahab Zahed, MD of Graceland Hospice for a free discussion on Sleep Health for Seniors on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 3:30–4:30 PM at Irvine Adult Day Health Services. Refreshments provided. RSVP by Feb. 24 at (949) 262-1123.

Help Harvest Fresh Produce for Orange County Families – Volunteer Today

Second Harvest’s Farm Programs grow fresh produce to nourish the Orange County community.

  • At Founders Farm (Southwinds Farm & Gardens), they test crops to find what thrives for local pantries, while Harvest Solutions Farm, in partnership with UC South Coast Research & Cooperative Extension and Solutions for Urban Agriculture, focuses on above-ground produce for maximum nutrition.

  • Volunteers (ages 7+ with an adult) are essential to keeping the harvest going strong.

  • Shifts are available Tues–Sat at Harvest Solutions Farm and Tues & Thurs at Founders Farm.

  • Sign up at feedoc.org/volunteer.

Create a Valentine’s Shadowbox at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library – Feb. 11

Drop by the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library on Tuesday, February 11, from 4–6 PM for a Valentine’s/Friendship Shadowbox craft session for adults. Supplies provided (while they last), just bring your creativity—plus a small photo if you'd like to include it.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. February 12 - 15: Musical, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. February 27 - March 1,6,7,8 7:00 PM: Guys and Dolls Musical, 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. February 27 - March 1, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Shrek the Musical, Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 8: SCVA Vocal Jazz Festival, Saugus HS (Santa Clarita).

  2. February 27 - March 1: Shrek the Musical, 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. March 5-8, 7:00 PM: Mary Poppins Musical, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  2. March 13, 6:30 PM: Festival Concert, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  3. March 15, All Day: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School Campus.

  4. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

One-Day Only! Mobile Pet Vaccine Clinic Coming to Irvine Feb. 22

Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting a low-cost cat & dog vaccine clinic with HEART’s mobile unit on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine.

  • Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed!

  • 🐱 Cats: 9–10 AM

  • 🐶 Dogs: 10:15 AM–12 PM.

  • The center’s operating hours that day are 11 AM–5 PM. More info & pricing at heart4pets.org.

UC Irvine Faces UC San Diego in Key Big West Matchup on Feb. 8

UC Irvine (15-6, 9-2 Big West) continues its Big West road stretch at UC San Diego (10-12, 6-4) on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at LionTree Arena. Senior Déja Lee recently reached 1,000 career points, becoming the 15th player in UCI history to do so. The Anteaters boast a top-tier defense, ranking 13th nationally with 54.5 points allowed per game, and have held 15 of 21 opponents under 60 points. Junior Hunter Hernandez leads UCI in scoring (13.5 ppg) and rebounding (5.7 rpg), while senior Nikki Tom has been key in their recent 7-1 stretch. UCI has dominated Big West play in recent years, holding a league-best 66-16 record since 2020-21. UC San Diego, led by Sumayah Sugapong (13.8 ppg), had a four-game win streak snapped by Hawai'i. UCI leads the all-time series 13-2 and won their last matchup 73-66. Up next, UCI visits UC Santa Barbara on Feb. 13 before a home showdown with Big West co-leader Hawai'i on Feb. 15.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  • Sat, Feb 8: Men’s Basketball vs UC San Diego, 7:00 PM

  • Thu, Feb 13: Men’s Basketball vs UC Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Feb 15: Women’s Basketball vs Hawai’i, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  • Fri, Feb 7: Men’s Tennis vs Pacific, 1:00 PM

Women’s Tennis

  • Sat, Feb 8: Women’s Tennis vs Santa Clara, 11:00 AM

  • Fri, Feb 14: Women’s Tennis vs Monmouth University, 1:00 PM

  • Sun, Feb 16: Women’s Tennis vs UC Davis

Men’s Golf

  • Mon, Feb 10: Men’s Golf at Orange County Collegiate Classic, TBA

  • Tue, Feb 11: Men’s Golf at Orange County Collegiate Classic, TBA

Men’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Feb 12: Men’s Volleyball vs Southern California, 6:00 PM

Women’s Water Polo

  • Sat, Feb 15: Women’s Water Polo vs UCLA, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Feb 16: Women’s Water Polo vs Alumni, 11:00 AM

IVC Soccer Star Jordan Madison Commits to Fort Lewis College

Irvine Valley women's soccer captain and star forward Jordan Madison has committed to NCAA Division II Fort Lewis College in Colorado. A standout player, Madison was named first-team all-Orange Empire Conference after leading IVC with 12 goals and 18 points, helping the team to a 10-10-1 record. She recorded six game-winning goals, four assists, and had two multi-goal matches, including a dominant performance in IVC’s 4-0 win at Grossmont and a 3-0 victory at Santa Ana. The Santa Margarita High alum joins a Fort Lewis team that went 9-6-6 and reached the RMAC tournament final.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  1. Sat, Feb 15 – vs West LA, 12:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  1. Fri, Feb 7 – vs Orange Coast, 6:00

Men’s Tennis

  1. Tue, Feb 11 – vs Stanton University Scrimmage, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 13 – vs San Diego City, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Wed, Feb 12 – vs Fullerton, 6:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 13 – vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Fri, Feb 7 – vs Cerritos, 9:00 AM

  2. Fri, Feb 7 – vs MiraCosta, 11:00 AM

  3. Sat, Feb 15 – vs Mt. San Jacinto, 9:00 AM

  4. Sat, Feb 15 – vs Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM

Crean Lutheran Girls Basketball Clinches Crestview League Title with Win Over Canyon

Crean Lutheran High School’s girls basketball team secured the outright Crestview League title with a 62-49 win over Canyon, marking their second consecutive league championship and the first under Coach Kyle Rouse. Key players included Micaela Hanning (16 points), Sydnee Norwood (12), Jane Hewitt (10), Elise Randolph (8), and Aubriana Salem (6). Despite early foul trouble, the team’s depth shined with strong contributions from Aubri Salem, Emma Goley, and Savannah Brawley. Crean Lutheran dominated defensively in the first half, allowing only 15 points. Rouse praised the team's effort and dedication, emphasizing their preseason goal to win the league. The Saints now await their CIF playoff draw, set to be announced Saturday.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2025

Friday, February 7

  • 12:00 PM - Wrestling (Boys, VR) - League Finals Tournament at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • 12:00 PM - Wrestling (Girls, VR) - League Finals Tournament at Irvine High School Game Gym

Irvine Police Foil Theft Attempt, Arrest Two Suspects with Stolen Phones

Two thieves were caught in the act at Woodbury Town Center after an Irvine patrol officer, aware of rising distraction thefts, spotted their suspicious behavior. A traffic stop led to the discovery of eight stolen cell phones wrapped in aluminum foil, along with other stolen property. Victims were quickly identified from Irvine and Orange County stores. Wille Anderson Martinez Vega, 40, of Upland, and Estiven Cortez Pena, 27, with no listed address, were arrested for burglary, conspiracy, and possessing stolen property. Distraction thefts remain a concern in SoCal—stay alert by using a crossbody bag, keeping a safe distance from strangers, securing purses, and reporting suspicious activity.

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

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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