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File Early, Stay Secure: Combating the Rise of Tax Season Identity Theft

Issue # 088

Author

Joshua Tjia
30 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

⚖📄💵 File Early, Stay Secure: Combating the Rise of Tax Season Identity Theft

🎶⚕ UCI Health Geriatrics Patients Shine in Royal Philharmonic Orchestra #Strokestra Session

🚦🚧 Jamboree Road's Traffic Flow to Slow Down for Signal Work This Wednesday

♻⚡ Revolutionizing Energy: How Your Household Waste Can Power Your Home

🥼🧪 IUSD Celebrates Exceptional Talent in Science Fair - Nearly 200 Projects Advance to County Level

💊🏥 New Study Reveals No Pancreatic Cancer Risk from Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

🚶‍♂️🥾 Get Ready for a Day of Exploration in Bommer Canyon

🍫🥄 Irvine Fine Arts Center Hosts Unique French Chocolate Fondant and Mousse Making Session

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

😾🐶 Weekly Adoption Update: 16 Pets from Irvine Animal Shelter Find Forever Homes

🏀 UCI Men's Basketball Triumphs Over CSUN, Hohn Scores Game-High 22 Points

🏐 UCI Men’s Volleyball Makes History with Third-Highest Season Blocks in Victory Against BYU

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Secures 72-55 Victory Over Saddleback and Celebrates Kennedy Pucci

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♀️💰 Irvine Police Identify Suspect in $40,000 Post Office Check Fraud

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the rose say to the bee?

Answer: You really pollen my leg!

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

File Early, Stay Secure: Combating the Rise of Tax Season Identity Theft

Tax season attracts identity thieves and IRS imposters who steal personal information like names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers to file fraudulent tax returns. Protect yourself by filing taxes early with a secure internet connection.

UCI Health Geriatrics Patients Shine in Royal Philharmonic Orchestra #Strokestra Session

UCI Health Geriatrics patients participated in the first Royal Philharmonic Orchestra #Strokestra session, focusing on mind, mobility, and personal values. Thanks to UCI Health Geriatrics, School of Nursing faculty, and Claire Trevor School of the Arts student musicians for their involvement in the week's activities.

#musicrehab #musicmoves #strokestra

Jamboree Road's Traffic Flow to Slow Down for Signal Work This Wednesday

On Jan 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., expect delays at Jamboree Rd. and Birch St. due to traffic signal work. Alternate routes recommended.

Revolutionizing Energy: How Your Household Waste Can Power Your Home

Household waste can be converted into energy to power homes. Advanced recycling facilities make this possible, significantly impacting energy production and community transformation. Discover more at oclandfills.com/learn.

#OCWasteandRecycling #Transform #Energy #Science

IUSD Celebrates Exceptional Talent in Science Fair - Nearly 200 Projects Advance to County Level

In the 43rd Annual Science Fair, IUSD students excelled with over 300 projects submitted by grades 6-12 and nearly 200 advancing to the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair. The high school awards ceremony was held at University Lab Partners, featuring interactions with industry leaders and tours. Board Members Lauren Brooks, Jeff Kim, and Cyril Yu attended. For a list of awardees, visit https://bit.ly/3OhVgok. Thank you to Broadcom Foundation, Irvine Public Schools Foundation, and Irvine Ranch Water District for their support.

#iusdSTEM #IUSD #IUSDCommunity #IUSDScienceFair

New Study Reveals No Pancreatic Cancer Risk from Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) do not increase pancreatic cancer risk. This conclusion comes from a study of 500,000 patients over six years. However, Dr. Kishore M. Gadde from UCI Health urges caution, citing previous conflicting studies and the need for more detailed research, especially regarding individual GLP-1 drugs and their safety in various clinical situations. Gadde, an expert in obesity and type 2 diabetes, emphasizes the importance of careful patient monitoring due to the drugs' association with other serious health conditions.

Get Ready for a Day of Exploration in Bommer Canyon

Join Bommer Canyon Exploration Day on Friday, Feb 9th, for self-guided trail access in the southern Open Space Preserve from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Irvine Fine Arts Center Hosts Unique French Chocolate Fondant and Mousse Making Session

Learn to make chocolate fondant and mousse like a French chef at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on February 13, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. This class covers French baking techniques, suitable for beginners, guided by an expert. Register at yourirvine.org.

#FrenchBaking #Chocolate

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  2. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  3. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  4. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

  2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  3. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

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 January.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  3. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  4. 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 January.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

  2. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  3. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  4. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  5. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  6. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  7. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  8. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  9. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  10. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  11. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

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

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

  14. 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

Weekly Adoption Update: 16 Pets from Irvine Animal Shelter Find Forever Homes

Last week, 5 dogs and 11 cats were adopted. Additionally, 3 dogs and 1 cat were returned to their owners. For adoption details and viewing hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UCI Men's Basketball Triumphs Over CSUN, Hohn Scores Game-High 22 Points

UC Irvine secured a 77-72 win over CSUN, with Justin Hohn scoring a game-high 22 points, including his third 20-point game of the season. Dean Keeler achieved his first career double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, crucial in the game's final moments. UCI now stands at 8-1 in the Big West and 15-6 overall, remaining undefeated at home. The team showcased strong performances from various players, with effective shooting and rebounding. Key moments in both halves led to their victory, despite CSUN's comeback attempts. This win marks UCI's fourth consecutive victory against the Matadors. UCI's next games are away at Cal Poly and at home against Hawai'i.

UCI Men’s Volleyball Makes History with Third-Highest Season Blocks in Victory Against BYU

UC Irvine, ranked 7th, defeated 8th-ranked BYU 3-2 in a volleyball match at Smith Fieldhouse, achieving a season-high 17 blocks, which ties for the third most in the country this season. Middle blocker Connor Campbell led with eight total blocks and three kills. The offensive leaders were Nolan Flexen with 18 kills and Hilir Henno and Maxim Grigoriev with 15 kills each. UCI out-hit BYU with a .308 success rate. The match featured various notable performances, including a season-high 10 digs by Cole Power and a career-high six block assists by Conner Dahm. UCI improves to 5-1 overall, while BYU stands at 7-3. The match was marked by intense set-by-set competition, with UCI ultimately winning the decisive fifth set 15-13. UCI is scheduled to host UCLA next.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 1st - vs Cal Poly, 6:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 8th - vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  3. Sat, Feb 10th - vs UC Riverside, 2:00 PM

  4. Sat, Feb 24th - vs UC San Diego, 2:00 PM

  5. Thu, Feb 29th - vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Feb 3rd - vs Hawai'i, 7:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 17th - vs Cal State Bakersfield, 7:00 PM

  3. Thu, Feb 22nd - vs UC Santa Barbara, 8:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Jan 31st: vs UCLA, 6:00 p.m.

  2. Wed, Feb 7th - vs USC, 7:00 PM

  3. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Thu, Feb 8th - vs UC Riverside, 1 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 10th - vs Santa Clara, 11 AM

  3. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs New Mexico, 2 PM

  4. Wed, Feb 28th - vs Hope International (Calif.), 2 PM

Men's Golf

  1. Mon, Feb 12th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

  2. Tue, Feb 13th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

Baseball

  1. Fri, Feb 16th - vs North Dakota State, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 17th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Feb 18th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  4. Tue, Feb 20th - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Sat, Feb 17th - vs USC, 12 PM

  2. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs TBA

  3. Sat, Feb 24th - vs TBA

  4. Sun, Feb 25th - vs TBAMen's Volleyball.

Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Secures 72-55 Victory Over Saddleback and Celebrates Kennedy Pucci

Irvine Valley women's basketball team, ranked 14th in the state, defeated Saddleback 72-55, maintaining their second place in the Orange Empire Conference. The game also celebrated former player Kennedy Pucci, a two-year starter and defensive MVP, who was recently named to the 3C2A state scholar-athlete honor roll and is now at Hope International University. In the game, Makena Tomlinson scored 27 points with 15 rebounds, and Christen Ziska added 20 points for IVC.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women's Basketball

  1. Wed, Feb 7: Vs. Santa Ana at 7:00 PM.

  2. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Fullerton at 6:00 PM.

  3. Thu, Feb 15: Vs. Cypress at 7:00 PM.

Men's Basketball

  1. Wed, Feb 7: vs Riverside at 5:00 PM.

  2. Fri, Feb 9: vs Santa Ana at 6:00 PM.

  3. Thu, Feb 15: vs Santiago Canyon at 5:00 PM.

  4. Fri, Feb 23: vs Cypress at 6:00 PM.

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Feb 14: vs Santa Monica 6:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Tue, Jan 30: Vs. Westcliff at 1:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 03: Vs. Pomona-Pitzer at 2:00 PM

  3. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Glendale at 2:00 PM

  4. Tue, Feb 20: Vs. Riverside at 2:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With January Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2024

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Irvine Police Identify Suspect in $40,000 Post Office Check Fraud

Thanks to a community tip, Irvine PD identified a woman suspected of cashing $40,000 in stolen checks from the post office. Investigation ongoing.

#IrvinePD #CommunityPartnership #InvestigationContinues

  • 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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