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Crash at Modjeska and Still Night Leaves Driver Hospitalized – Police Seek Witnesses

Issue # 0301

Author

Joshua Tjia
03 Dec

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏠📈 Irvine Senior Housing Development Receives Record $473 Million in Funding

🚓💥 Crash at Modjeska and Still Night Leaves Driver Hospitalized – Police Seek Witnesses

🚔🚨 Irvine Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on December 7 Near Culver and Walnut

🎄🎁 Irvine Spectrum’s 12 Days of Giveaways Returns This Holiday Season

🧸✨ Spread Holiday Magic: Join Westpark’s Toy Drive for Families in Need

🏥🩺 Fighting Isolation and Falls: UCI Research Aims to Transform Elderly Care

🐦‍⬛🎶 Discover the Art of Birdsong Identification in Bommer Canyon

🍯🥣 Irvine Fine Arts Center's Ceramics Sale: Unique Handmade Pieces Available Through December 31

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐍 New Beginnings: 8 Adorable Animals Find Loving Homes Last Week

🤽🏻‍♂️ UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Shines: 7 Anteaters Recognized in Big West Awards

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Four Irvine Valley Women’s Soccer Players Earn All-Conference Honors

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀🏆 Irvine Boys Basketball Claims Rancho Alamitos Tournament Championship, Defeats Tustin 44-32

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?

They’re always dropping their needles.

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

Irvine Senior Housing Development Receives Record $473 Million in Funding

A landmark $473 million financing arrangement has been secured for "The James," a senior living facility in Irvine, California, underscoring increasing demand for senior housing amid a rapidly aging U.S. population. The project, comprising 350 beds across independent living, assisted living, and memory care units, represents the largest nonprofit senior living bond issuance for a single property in U.S. history. Facilitated by HJ Sims and JLL, the financing includes $442.1 million in tax-exempt bonds and $30.93 million in taxable and subordinate bonds. Situated near prominent amenities such as The District at Tustin Legacy and major transportation routes, this development marks the first senior housing project in Irvine in 28 years. Despite challenges like high operational costs, the project addresses a critical need in a market poised for significant demographic shifts, with projections showing 36% of Orange County's population will be over 60 by the end of the bond's term.

Crash at Modjeska and Still Night Leaves Driver Hospitalized – Police Seek Witnesses

On November 29 at 1:03 a.m., a vehicle crashed into a traffic signal pole at Modjeska and Still Night. OCFA quickly rescued the seriously injured driver, who was transported to the hospital. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact [email protected]. Special thanks is given to OCFA and Falk Ambulance for their outstanding service.

Irvine Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on December 7 Near Culver and Walnut

The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint near Culver and Walnut on December 7, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety and NHTSA, the checkpoint aims to reduce impaired driving incidents. If you see a drunk driver, call 9-1-1.

Irvine Spectrum’s 12 Days of Giveaways Returns This Holiday Season 

Through December 12, follow @irvinespectrumcenter on Instagram to join the 12 Days of Giveaways, featuring daily prizes from top retailers showcasing must-have items of the season. The giveaway starts on December 1, offering chances to win amazing gifts. More info.

Spread Holiday Magic: Join Westpark’s Toy Drive for Families in Need

Westpark Elementary Toy Drive: Support Families Forward by donating new, unwrapped gifts at the MPR or valet from December 9-17. Help spread holiday cheer and make the season magical for everyone! 🎄❤️

Fighting Isolation and Falls: UCI Research Aims to Transform Elderly Care

In November, UCI students Shreyas Chandramoulli, Ishan Varshney, and Celeste Penney presented their research on GeriDB at the Southern California Conferences on Undergraduate Research. GeriDB, a collaborative effort between UCI Health Geriatrics and UCI's Computer Science department, generates synthetic healthcare datasets to support AI and Machine Learning research focused on improving older adults' health in areas like disaster resilience, fall prevention, social isolation, elder abuse detection, and infection prevention.

Discover the Art of Birdsong Identification in Bommer Canyon

Join an interactive bird identification workshop at Bommer Canyon on Wednesday, December 4, from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Participants will learn to recognize bird songs by pitch, tone, and pattern, followed by a short walk to practice. This level-2 activity covers 0.5 miles with a 100-foot elevation change and is suitable for ages 16+. Bring binoculars, water, and proper attire.

Irvine Fine Arts Center's Ceramics Sale: Unique Handmade Pieces Available Through December 31

The Irvine Fine Arts Center's Annual Ceramics Sale is happening now through December 31, offering a stunning collection of handmade ceramic bowls, mugs, vases, and more crafted by local studio volunteers and staff. Each piece is a unique work of art, perfect for gifts or home decor. Visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/art-center-store for store hours and details. Support local artists and shop one-of-a-kind ceramics today!

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Wed, December 4-5, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Instumental Music Winter Concert

  2. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Winter Gala Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. 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. Thurs, December 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra

  2. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. 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. 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

New Beginnings: 8 Adorable Animals Find Loving Homes Last Week

From November 25 to December 1, adoptions included 1 dog (Meatloaf), 6 cats (Bang, Benz, Bobo, Ham, King, Star), and 1 guinea pig (Helga). Additionally, 1 snake (Salazar) was sent to rescue, and 6 dogs were reunited with their owners. Visit irvineanimals.org/adopt for adoption info and hours.

UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Shines: 7 Anteaters Recognized in Big West Awards

Seven UC Irvine men's water polo players earned All-Big West honors after a stellar 2024 season, capped by a perfect 5-0 record to secure the Big West regular season title. Luka Krstic led the accolades with his second All-Big West First Team nod, ranking fourth in the league with 80 points and earning three Player of the Week honors. Sophomore Johann Thrall (54 goals, 71 points) and senior Ethan Shipman (36 assists) were named to the All-Big West Second Team for their offensive impact. Honorable mentions went to Cole Francisco (team-best 28 steals), Tyler Padua (67 exclusions drawn), and Jack Stevens (42 points, 23 sprint wins). Freshman standout Ethan Spoon joined Francisco on the All-Freshman Team, contributing 26 goals and excelling on both ends of the pool.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  1. Thu, Dec 5: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 7:00 PM

Four Irvine Valley Women’s Soccer Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Four Irvine Valley College women’s soccer players earned all-Orange Empire Conference honors for their impressive contributions to the team’s strong season. Sophomores Jordan Madison (forward) and Faith Hong (defender) were named to the first team, while Jocelyn Quinonez (midfielder) and Sydnee Salamoff (goalie) earned second-team recognition. Madison led IVC with 12 goals, including six game-winners, and Hong anchored a defense that allowed just 16 goals and achieved 10 shutouts. Quinonez contributed three goals and an assist over 21 matches, and Salamoff, a repeat all-conference honoree, recorded 81 saves with a .779 save percentage. The team finished with a solid 10-10-1 record overall and 5-8 in conference play.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Basketball

  1. Tue, Dec 3: vs Barstow, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Dec 14: vs Glendale, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  1. Fri, Dec 13: vs Mt. San Antonio, 5:00 PM

  2. Fri, Dec 20: vs Cypress, 7:00 PM

  3. Mon, Dec 30: vs Alumni, 6:00 PM

Irvine Boys Basketball Claims Rancho Alamitos Tournament Championship, Defeats Tustin 44-32

Irvine High School's boys basketball team clinched the Rancho Alamitos Tournament championship, defeating Tustin 44-32 after falling short in the finals the past two years. Tournament MVP Cooper Stearns led with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Juan Martinez and underclassmen contributed key plays. The Vaqueros overcame a late push from Tustin, solidifying their win with a pivotal 3-pointer by Stearns. Coach Harry Meussner praised his team's growth and resilience, highlighting the importance of the victory for the program. Tustin’s Coach Ringo Bossenmeyer congratulated Irvine, commending their execution and Stearns’ standout performance. The game included a delay due to an injury to Tustin’s Terrelle Morales, who is set for further evaluation. This win marked a major milestone for Irvine, reflecting a strong team effort and the culmination of their hard work.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With December Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2024  

Wednesday, December 4

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Canyon (Anaheim) at Woolett Pool

Friday, December 6

  • 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys VR vs. Estancia at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, December 10

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Portola at Woolett Pool

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