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Comfort Food, Elevated: Discover Silverlake Ramen’s Signature Bowls

Issue # 0501

Author

Joshua Tjia
22 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓🚸 Irvine Police Conduct High-Visibility Enforcement Operation, Issue 33 Citations

🍜🥟 Comfort Food, Elevated: Discover Silverlake Ramen’s Signature Bowls

🚦Traffic Signal Maintenance Happening Today on Alton Parkway

🦇🌸🦇 Kuromi Visits Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine for a Spooky-Cute Photo Op

📝🚌 Plan Your Path: Free College & Career Fair at Irvine High on Oct. 28

🥞🫐 From Pancakes to Salmon: Delicious Recipes for Aging Gracefully

🔥🌾 Fire-Resistant Plants and Home Safety Tips for Fall

🎭🎬 Last Day to Apply for Hugh Jackman’s Student Masterclass

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈 14 Pets Find Forever Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

🏐UCI Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Hawaii in Dominant 3-0 Victory

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 IVC Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Santiago Canyon for Fifth Straight Win

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Northwood Girls Flag Football Rallies Past Woodbridge in Playoff Opener

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚲💊 Stolen Bicycle Recovered After Arrest in Irvine Drug and Theft Case

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How can you tell when a group of bats are good friends?

When they always hang around together.

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

Irvine Police Conduct High-Visibility Enforcement Operation, Issue 33 Citations

Irvine Police officers conducted a High-Visibility Enforcement operation near Culver, University, and Michelson to address community traffic safety concerns.

  • 🛑 During the two-hour effort, officers issued 33 citations for violations including failing to stop at stop signs, disobeying crossing guards, and bicycle-related offenses.

  • 🚸Police remind everyone to slow down, look twice, and always yield to crossing guards and pedestrians.

Comfort Food, Elevated: Discover Silverlake Ramen’s Signature Bowls

Craving a cozy bowl of ramen? Silverlake Ramen has you covered with two Irvine spots — at Crossroads and Spectrum Center.

  • 🍽️ Founded by chef Thomas Aono and Jitaek Lim, this local favorite dishes out rich broths, chewy noodles, and creative toppings in a bright, modern space.

  • 🍜 Try fan favorites like classic, garlic truffle, or shoyu on fire ramen with your choice of pork, chicken, or tofu — plus a veggie version for plant lovers.

  • 🍚🥟 Don’t miss the tasty rice bowls, crispy gyoza, and churros with ice cream or chocolate syrup for the perfect sweet ending.

Traffic Signal Maintenance Happening Today on Alton Parkway

The traffic signal at Alton Parkway and Technology East/Murphy Avenue will be shut down or placed in red flash mode today, Wednesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to maintenance. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes when possible.

Kuromi Visits Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine for a Spooky-Cute Photo Op

Kuromi, Sanrio’s October Friend of the Month, is making a special appearance at Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine on Tuesday, October 28 from 10 AM–2 PM! Stop by for a spooky-cute photo op and join in the fun.

Plan Your Path: Free College & Career Fair at Irvine High on Oct. 28

IUSD’s College, Career & Life Readiness Fair is just one week away—Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5–7 p.m. at Irvine High School. Explore colleges, careers, and life-readiness tools with free resources for all students, families, and community members. Free admission.

From Pancakes to Salmon: Delicious Recipes for Aging Gracefully

Healthy aging starts with superfoods — nutrient-packed, minimally processed foods that fuel brain, bone, and heart health. UCI Health dietitian Katie Rankell says incorporating them into daily meals supports long-term wellness and helps fight disease naturally.

Top Superfoods:
Leafy greens • Berries • Mushrooms • Avocados • Tomatoes • Nuts & seeds • Fatty fish • Eggs • Greek yogurt

Recipe Highlights:

  • 🫐 Lemon Ricotta Pancakes – Antioxidant-rich blueberries, vitamin C from lemon, and protein from ricotta, oats, and chia support energy, skin, and bone health.

  • 🐟 Pan-Seared Salmon with Apple Cider Glaze – Omega-3s protect the heart and brain, while apple cider vinegar aids digestion and olive oil adds anti-inflammatory benefits.

  • 🍎 Apple, Celery & Pecan Salad – Crisp and colorful mix full of fiber, antioxidants, and minerals that boost gut, liver, and immune health.

Fire-Resistant Plants and Home Safety Tips for Fall

Fire season in California peaks from late spring to fall, but homeowners can reduce wildfire risk through “firescaping.” OCFA Senior Fire Inspector Jonathan Lim shares how people in high-fire-risk areas can protect their homes with smart landscaping and maintenance.

Protect your home by:

  • ✔️ Clearing gutters of dry leaves

  • ✔️ Using noncombustible roofing and siding materials

  • ✔️ Incorporating fire-resistant plants like manzanita and succulents

Last Day to Apply for Hugh Jackman’s Student Masterclass

Today’s the last day for local high school students to submit video auditions for an incredible chance to work and perform alongside Hugh Jackman in a special concert event at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Class and performance dates are set for early December.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. November 5, 5-9 PM: Band Spectacular, Irvine HS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for the rest of this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No events scheduled for the rest of this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. October 30, 7 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html 

14 Pets Find Forever Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

From October 13–19, Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 14 adoptions —

  • 5 dogs (Aurora, Bear, Bonnie, Hector, Starling)

  • 9 cats (Diaz, Drax, Eloise, Felix, Kiwi, Koda, Sandy, Sunny, Tom)

  • In addition, 7 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners.

🐾 Learn more about adoption and hours at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Hawaii in Dominant 3-0 Victory

UC Irvine women’s volleyball swept Hawaii 3-0 (25-7, 25-17, 25-20) Tuesday night at the Bren Events Center. It marked the Anteaters’ third straight win over Hawaii. Next up: Cal State Fullerton on Thursday at 6 p.m.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 22– vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

IVC Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Santiago Canyon for Fifth Straight Win

Irvine Valley College women’s volleyball swept Santiago Canyon (25-9, 25-10, 25-8) for its fifth straight win, improving to 7-7 overall and 5-2 in conference. The Lasers return Friday at 6 p.m. to host Riverside after a midweek bye.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 24 – vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 31 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 28 – vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 23 – vs Chaffey (Scrimmage), 5:30 PM

Northwood Girls Flag Football Rallies Past Woodbridge in Playoff Opener

Defending CIF Division 2 girls flag football champion Northwood rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Woodbridge 31–25 in Tuesday’s playoff opener. The Timberwolves advance to face Ventura on Saturday as they chase another championship title.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2025

Wednesday, October 22

  • Girls Tennis – 3:30 PM vs. St. Margaret’s Episcopal

Stolen Bicycle Recovered After Arrest in Irvine Drug and Theft Case

Last week, Irvine Police recovered a stolen bicycle from the University Town Center after spotting a man riding it on Main Street. The suspect, 55-year-old John Christopher Lambert of Santa Ana, was found carrying a portable safe containing fentanyl and a scale. He was arrested for grand theft and drug sales, and the stolen bike was returned to its owner.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 50% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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