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Fatal Irvine Crash: Community Urged to Help Identify Hit-and-Run Driver

Issue # 0164

Author

Joshua Tjia
15 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🥐🍰👩🏻‍🍳 7 Best French Bakeries in Orange County to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

⭐️✨ 6 IUSD Students Recognized for Excellence in Career and Technical Education at ROP Showcase

🚜🥬 Enjoy Free Wagon Rides and Veggie Picking at Tanaka Farms This Weekend

🌳🌾 North Irvine Announces Development of 711-Acre Gateway Preserve – Public Meeting on May 16

🎊🤝 Weekly Bingo at Lakeview Senior Center Supports Local Senior Outreach Programs

👩🏻‍⚕️👀 Top-Notch Eye Infection Treatment Available 7 Days a Week at FCCMG Clinics

🌼💛🌼 Golden Blossoms: Meet California Goldfields

🖌️💮 Unleash Your Inner Artist: Silk Painting Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐇🐕 Homeward Bound: 3 Animals Adopted and Reunited in Irvine

⚽️ UC Irvine Women's Soccer Welcomes Midfielder Chifumi Sasaki from Tokyo, Japan

⚾️ UCI Baseball’s Myles Smith Secures Second Big West Player of the Week Award in Three Weeks

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Irvine Valley's Marocco and Dews Reach Quarterfinals at 3C2A Women's Beach Volleyball State Championships

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Beckman High Advances to CIF Championship with 3-0 Win Over Los Alamitos

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💥 Fatal Irvine Crash: Community Urged to Help Identify Hit-and-Run Driver

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the star decide to take a vacation?

Because it needed some space.

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

7 Best French Bakeries in Orange County to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Craving a taste of Paris in Orange County? Discover local, affordable French bakeries and pastries:

  • Little France Bakery in Mission Viejo and Newport Beach: Enjoy croissandwiches and artisanal pastries.

  • Pandor Artisan Bakery and Cafe: French breads, pastries, and breakfast/lunch options.

  • Pavilions: Duverger Macarons, 100% organic and traditionally made.

  • Moulin: Offers boulangerie and French-inspired cafes with delightful pastries and baguette sandwiches.

  • Chaupain Bakery in Laguna Hills and San Clemente: French breads, quiches, and delicious sandwiches.

  • Rendez Vous Cafe in Corona Del Mar: French classics and California-inspired pastries.

  • Le Parfait Paris in Anaheim: Contemporary twists on French classics with unique pastries.

  • Cream Pan in Tustin and Fountain Valley: Japanese-French fusion pastries and sandwiches, known for the strawberry croissant.

6 IUSD Students Recognized for Excellence in Career and Technical Education at ROP Showcase

Six IUSD students were honored at the Annual Coastline Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Student Showcase for their leadership and dedication in Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. Faraz Shahbazi from Woodbridge High School was named Career Education Student of the Year for his work in the Dental CTE Program. Coastline ROP prepares students for careers and further education through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships. IUSD Board Members Lauren Brooks and Katie McEwen, along with other district officials, attended to honor the students. Congratulations to these students for their accomplishments! Learn more at iusd.org/CTE.

#IUSD #IUSDCommunity #iusdCTE #CollegeAndCareerReadiness

Enjoy Free Wagon Rides and Veggie Picking at Tanaka Farms This Weekend

This weekend (May 18-19) at Tanaka Farms, enjoy FREE Wagon Rides around the farm with $5 General Admission, which also includes access to the Barnyard Educational Exhibit and the Pollinator Garden. There will be VEGGIE ONLY U-PICK WAGON RIDES at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm on both days. Reservations are required. Visit www.TanakaFarms.com for more details and to book your ticket!

#californiagrown #local #eatyourvegetables #oc #irvine #farm #whosyourfarmer

North Irvine Announces Development of 711-Acre Gateway Preserve – Public Meeting on May 16

A new 711-acre open space, Gateway Preserve, is being developed in North Irvine. Join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Portola Springs Community Center to learn about the plans, maps, and potential trails for this preserve. You'll also hear about the management and development plans to protect sensitive habitats and the regional conservation efforts. City staff, Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff, and other experts will be there to answer your questions. More info at bit.ly/3JSXGY7.

Weekly Bingo at Lakeview Senior Center Supports Local Senior Outreach Programs

Every Tuesday afternoon, dozens of eager players gather at the Lakeview Senior Center for Bingo, hosted by Friends of Outreach, a volunteer-based non-profit in Irvine. This charity supports Irvine's senior outreach programs through fundraisers and community events, with Bingo being a primary revenue source. 25% of Bingo profits go to the Homebound Senior Outreach program, funding emergency response devices, in-home services, and transportation for seniors. Since the 1990s, over $200,000 has been donated. The games, which run from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM, are open to anyone 18 and older, with buy-ins starting at $8. Prizes range from $48 to $55, with a Powerball Jackpot up to $300. Vice President Maria Yousef highlights the program's goal to help seniors stay in their homes and socialize. Join in for fun, prizes, and a good cause!

Top-Notch Eye Infection Treatment Available 7 Days a Week at FCCMG Clinics

Eye infections and irritations can be caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or certain medical conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Common symptoms include eye pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, redness, puffy eyelids, and discharge. Prompt treatment is essential to protect your vision. FCCMG offers affordable, customized eye infection treatment at their urgent care clinics in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa, open 7 days a week with extended hours. Features include one-to-one patient-provider interaction, in-house labs, friendly staff, free parking, and online check-in for minimal wait times. Reserve your spot online for a quick and efficient visit.

Golden Blossoms: Meet California Goldfields

California Goldfields are vibrant wildflowers from the Asteraceae family that brighten California's landscapes with their golden blooms. Its fuzzy stems and cheerful blossoms make it a standout in any wildflower display.

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Silk Painting Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center

Discover your inner artist at Irvine Fine Arts Center’s two-day Silk Painting workshop on June 8 and 15, 1–4:30 p.m. Learn vibrant silk painting techniques to transform scarves, garments, and fabrics into stunning art. Master resist methods, dye application, and color blending, and experiment with various dyes and tools to bring your vision to life. Create a unique masterpiece on a plain silk scarf or pillowcase. Sign up today at yourirvine.org.

#IrvineFineArtsCenter #SilkPainting #WearableArt #ArtWorkshop #ArtHappensHere #WeAreIrvine

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No events scheduled for May.

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

No events scheduled for May.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for May.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for May.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  2. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  3. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Homeward Bound: 3 Animals Adopted and Reunited in Irvine

From May 6–12, 8 dogs, 14 cats, and 1 rabbit found new homes! The adopted dogs were Castiel, Chile, Maya, Mildred, Nacho, Portia, Queso, and Salsa. The adopted cats included Alana, Almond, Andrina, Aquata, Atlas, Attina, Burgundy, Chocolate, Crevette, Fred, Michi, Pistachio, Truffle, and Winter. The rabbit adopted was named Wicket. Additionally, 4 dogs were returned to their owners. Congratulations to everyone on their new homes! For more adoption details and operating hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UC Irvine Women's Soccer Welcomes Midfielder Chifumi Sasaki from Tokyo, Japan

UC Irvine women's soccer welcomes Chifumi Sasaki, a talented midfielder from Tokyo. Sasaki, who played for the renowned Urawa Red Diamonds and helped her team reach national semifinals five times, brings excellent vision and technique despite an ACL injury in 2022. Off the field, she volunteers to help low-vision and homeless individuals play soccer and enjoys forest bathing, reading, and TV dramas. Head Coach Scott Juniper praises her high soccer IQ and technical skills, looking forward to integrating her into the team's diverse international squad.

UCI Baseball’s Myles Smith Secures Second Big West Player of the Week Award in Three Weeks

Myles Smith has claimed his second Big West Field Player of the Week award in three weeks, marking the team's seventh honor in 2023. Smith led with a .467 average, going 7-for-15 with nine runs scored and six RBIs, including a two-homer game against Long Beach State. Despite going hitless against UCLA, he walked four times. Additionally, Smith hit .600 over four games, with 12 hits, three home runs, and nine RBIs. He is the sixth Anteater to win a Big West weekly award this season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Thu, May 23: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, May 24: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  3. Sat, May 25: vs CSUN, 1:00 PM

Irvine Valley's Marocco and Dews Reach Quarterfinals at 3C2A Women's Beach Volleyball State Championships

Irvine Valley's No. 1 pair, sophomores Tessa Marocco and Kenzie Dews, stood out at the 3C2A Women's Beach Volleyball State Championships, finishing tied for sixth after reaching the quarterfinals. The duo won their first two pool play matches at West Valley and advanced with a walk-over win against MiraCosta and a victory over Folsom Lake's Abigail Seabury and Mackenzie Natusch. They defeated El Camino's top team before losing to San Diego Mesa's eventual state champions, Kaylin Jager and Myah Gomez, in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, IVC's Natalia Brandlin and Audrey Fowler won by forfeit against Monterey Peninsula but lost in three sets to El Camino's Dorr and D'Angelo. Irvine Valley won the Orange Empire Conference with a 14-0 record and competed in the So. Cal. Regional Playoffs.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

No upcoming IVC home games

Beckman High Advances to CIF Championship with 3-0 Win Over Los Alamitos

Beckman High School's baseball team secured a 3-0 victory over Los Alamitos in the CIF Division 3 semifinal, earning a spot in the championship game against St. John Bosco. Beckman's senior left-hander Rex Jarcy pitched a complete game shutout, allowing six hits and striking out three. The Patriots broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning with three runs, led by key hits from Zach Ireland, Isaiah Kapur, and Ethan Rhee. Coach Kevin Lavalle praised Jarcy's performance and the team's resilience. Despite a strong season, Los Alamitos couldn't score and will not advance. The championship game details will be announced soon.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No upcoming home games.

Fatal Irvine Crash: Community Urged to Help Identify Hit-and-Run Driver

On May 9, 2024, at 4:32 p.m., Irvine Police and Orange County Fire Authority responded to a rollover crash near Culver Drive and Trabuco Road. Allen Yangkaou Lee, 67, was driving north on Culver Drive when a Honda Civic turned against a red light, forcing Lee to swerve, resulting in his vehicle hitting a median, tree, and light pole before overturning. Lee was rescued and hospitalized but later died from his injuries. The suspect vehicle, a silver or beige 2008-2011 Honda Civic with racing decals and red material on the door handles, fled the scene. Witnesses or those with dash-cam footage are urged to contact Detective Christopher Ostrowski at 949-724-7047.

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!

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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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