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Four Firefighters Still Hospitalized After Fiery Crash on Irvine Freeway

Issue # 0262

Author

Joshua Tjia
04 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏙️♻️🏡 Irvine City Council Candidates Debate Housing and Green Power in First District Election Forum

🚒🏥 Four Firefighters Still Hospitalized After Fiery Crash on Irvine Freeway

🥟🥢 Din Tai Fung Expands to Irvine Spectrum with 2025 Opening

♻️🗑️ Catch O.C. Waste & Recycling at the Irvine Global Village Festival This Saturday

💙📘 Stand Up, Speak Out: Join IUSD in Bullying Prevention This October

🦻🏻💧 Clear Your Ears Today: Walk-In Earwax Removal Now Available 7 Days a Week at FCCMG

🦆🪶 Explore the Birds of Round Canyon on a Guided Walk – October 18

🩰 Tiny Tutus Take the Stage: New Ballet School Opens at Crossroads

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐹 Adopt a Guinea Pig for Free at Irvine Animal Care Center – Meet Your New Furry Friend Today

⚽️ UCI Women's Soccer Shuts Out Cal Poly 2-0, Extends Unbeaten Streak

🎾 UC Irvine's Meraz Advances to Round of 16 at Beach Tennis Invitational

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏆 Northwood Secures Dennis Toohey Fence Post Trophy with Undefeated Record Against Irvine Rivals

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🎸🚨  Irvine Police Seek Suspect in $3K Guitar Center Identity Theft

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What can a whole apple pie do that half an apple pie can’t do?

It can look a-round.

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

Irvine City Council Candidates Debate Housing and Green Power in First District Election Forum

Irvine city council candidates participated in a forum hosted by Irvine Watchdog, discussing key issues like the housing crisis and the future of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). The forum highlighted Irvine’s switch to district elections, where residents vote only for candidates in their district, while the mayor remains an at-large election. A major divide among candidates centered on whether to stay in the OCPA, which has faced scrutiny over mismanagement. Housing was another hot topic, with debates on how to address the city’s housing goals. Candidates for mayor and various city council districts shared differing views on development, sustainability, and public transit expansion.

Four Firefighters Still Hospitalized After Fiery Crash on Irvine Freeway

Four firefighters remain under medical care following a rollover crash involving a fire truck on the 241 Freeway in Irvine last month. The crash occurred as eight firefighters were returning from a 12-hour shift battling the Airport Fire. A vehicle swerved to avoid a ladder, causing the fire truck to hit the guardrail and overturn multiple times. All eight firefighters were injured, with two still hospitalized and two in rehabilitation facilities. One of the injured, Andrew Brown, was recently transferred to Colorado for further recovery after a large send-off from fellow firefighters.

Din Tai Fung Expands to Irvine Spectrum with 2025 Opening

Internationally renowned Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung, famous for its xiao long bao (soup dumplings), is set to open at Irvine Spectrum Center next year. Known for its hand-pleated dumplings with 18 folds, the menu will feature a variety of fillings, including Kurobuta pork, crab and pork, as well as dessert dumplings. Along with dumplings, the restaurant will offer an array of buns, potstickers, and noodles. This will be one of Din Tai Fung's 165 global locations.

Catch O.C. Waste & Recycling at the Irvine Global Village Festival This Saturday

O.C. Waste & Recycling will participate in the Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, October 5th, at the Great Park in Irvine from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will be located at booth #25 in the Kids Village, where attendees can learn about their initiatives, play games, and meet OCWR Ambassadors. For more information about the event, visit here. The organization looks forward to welcoming visitors to their booth.

Stand Up, Speak Out: Join IUSD in Bullying Prevention This October

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and IUSD schools are raising awareness to promote kind, respectful school environments. Key facts include:

  • bullying is preventable

  • IUSD supports positive behaviors through PBIS

  • schools provide social-emotional support

  • promote good digital citizenship

  • encourage students to speak up

For more information on bullying prevention and IUSD actions, visit iusd.org/BullyingPreventionMonth2024.

Clear Your Ears Today: Walk-In Earwax Removal Now Available 7 Days a Week at FCCMG

FCCMG offers convenient walk-in earwax removal services across three urgent care locations in Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley, available seven days a week.

  • Earwax buildup, while protective, can cause blockages leading to muffled hearing, pain, and other symptoms like dizziness or ringing in the ears.

  • FCCMG uses safe methods such as suction, irrigation, and prescription ear drops for treatment.

  • Children may be more prone to excessive earwax due to conditions like narrow ear canals or ear infections.

  • Urgent care visits are recommended if severe symptoms occur, and home remedies, like OTC drops or warm water flushing, can help with mild cases.

Explore the Birds of Round Canyon on a Guided Walk – October 18

Join the "Better Birding Basics: Birds of Round Canyon" event on Friday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This guided birdwatching walk takes you through the coastal sage scrub and oak woodlands of Round Canyon, a gentle 2.5-mile trail with a 370-foot elevation change.

Tiny Tutus Take the Stage: New Ballet School Opens at Crossroads

Tutu School Irvine, a boutique-style ballet school for kids aged 18 months to 8 years, recently opened at the Crossroads shopping center. Owned by UC Irvine alum and former Disney performer Brooke Taylor, the school focuses on nurturing children's creativity and promoting physical activity through dance, classical music, and famous ballet stories like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker." New students can try a free trial class. More info at tutuschool.com/irvine.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 8, 7:00-8:00 PM: Vocal Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  2. Wed, October 9, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  3. Thu, October 10, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu & Fri, October 17 & 18, 7:00 PM: Songs & Stories at Big Theater.

  2. 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. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Thu, October 17, 7:00 PM: Fall Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

  2. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  3. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  4. 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. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. 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

Adopt a Guinea Pig for Free at Irvine Animal Care Center – Meet Your New Furry Friend Today

Irvine Animal Care Center is promoting guinea pig adoptions with waived fees for four adorable piggies: Perseus, Theseus, Samus, and Pinto.

  • Adopt one for free and receive a starter kit with hay, bedding, food, a water bottle, and a toy.

  • Guinea pigs are easy to care for and make great family pets.

  • For more details on feeding, handling, and housing, visit the Resource page on the center’s website at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Women's Soccer Shuts Out Cal Poly 2-0, Extends Unbeaten Streak

UC Irvine women's soccer earned a 2-0 road victory against Cal Poly at Spanos Stadium, marking their second shutout in three Big West matches. Despite being out-shot 14-6, UCI capitalized on key moments, with Laila El Behery scoring off a Lawson Willis corner in the 6th minute, and Milan Heisdorf heading in her first career goal from a Mihaela Perez corner in the 76th minute. Ashley Naylor recorded her second solo shutout, making six critical saves, including a game-saving dive in the 30th minute. UCI remains unbeaten in Big West play and will next face UC Santa Barbara.

UC Irvine's Meraz Advances to Round of 16 at Beach Tennis Invitational

On the first day of the Beach Tennis Fall Invitational in Long Beach, three UC Irvine Anteaters advanced in the singles championship bracket. Senior Kayla Meraz led the way with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win over UCSD’s Kelly Leung and continued her strong performance with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over UC Davis’ Sophie Valentine, advancing to the round of 16. Carolyna Fowler and Bella Pitchford also won their opening matches in three sets. However, both Fowler and Pitchford were defeated in the round of 32, and doubles teams also faced tough losses. UC Irvine players will continue in the consolation rounds on day two.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  • Sat, Oct 12: vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Oct 16: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 26: vs Sacramento State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  • Thu, Oct 10: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 13: vs Hawai'i, 6:00 PM

  • Thu, Oct 17: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 27: vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  • Fri, Oct 11: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 12: Ted Newland Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 19: vs Westcliff, 12:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 26: vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 27: vs Pepperdine, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  • Wed, Oct 30: (Exhibition) vs Vanguard, 7:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Fri, Oct 11: vs Long Beach (Scrimmage), 11:00 AM

  2. Thu, Oct 24: vs Chaffey/San Diego City (Scrimmage), 4:30 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Oct 8: vs Cypress, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Oct 18: vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  3. Tue, Oct 22: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  4. Tue, Oct 29: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Fri, Oct 4: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Oct 11: vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

  3. Tue, Oct 15: vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

  4. Fri, Oct 25: vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Oct 4: vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  2. Wed, Oct 9: vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

  3. Wed, Oct 16: vs Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  4. Fri, Oct 18: vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  5. Fri, Oct 25: vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

Northwood Secures Dennis Toohey Fence Post Trophy with Undefeated Record Against Irvine Rivals

Northwood High School has claimed the Dennis Toohey Fence Post Trophy after securing non-league victories against Irvine, Woodbridge, and Portola, making them the top Irvine team this season with a 5-0 record. The trophy, which honors Irvine's ranch heritage and is named after a former youth football coach, will be displayed at Northwood. Despite Beckman's strong 5-0 record, they did not play enough Irvine teams to challenge Northwood for the trophy. The criteria for winning the trophy changed due to league realignments, with the team having the most wins against Irvine schools being declared the winner. Northwood opens Foxtrot League play against Laguna Beach.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2024

Monday, October 7 

  • 07:15 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, October 8 

  • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. University at Woolett Pool

Wednesday, October 9 

  • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Rosary Academy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Thursday, October 10 

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Woolett Pool

  • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer VR vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person) VR vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Stadium

Irvine Police Seek Suspect in $3K Guitar Center Identity Theft

Irvine Police are looking for assistance in identifying a suspect who fraudulently used another person’s identity to open a credit line at a nearby Guitar Center. The suspect made $3,000 worth of purchases in music equipment. If you recognize this individual or have any information that could help, please contact [email protected].

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