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Goats Clear Brush in Turtle Rock to Support Fire Prevention

Issue # 0448

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Joshua Tjia
22 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓🚦 Irvine Police Conduct Traffic Enforcement Operation, Issue 50 Citations

🌳🎶 OC Parks Summer Concert Features Dream Like Taylor on July 31

🐐🌾 Goats Clear Brush in Turtle Rock to Support Fire Prevention

🚧 Intersection Improvements Underway at Culver & Alton

🐢🦙 Kids’ LEGO Animal Habitat Class Coming to Woodbridge

☀️👦 Pediatric Summer Safety Tips to Keep Kids Healthy and Hydrated

♻️🥬 What Goes in the Organics Bin? A Quick Guide for Orange County Residents

🎨 Share Your Art: Vendor Applications for 2025 Holiday Faire Open August 1

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕‍🦺 Irvine Animal Care Center Finds Homes for 24 Pets, Reunites 13 with Owners

🎾 UC Irvine Men’s Tennis Earns 9th Straight ITA All-Academic Honor

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💊 Two Arrested in Irvine Drug Trafficking Bust; Narcotics, Weapons, and Cash Seized

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How much does it cost to swim with sharks?

An arm and a leg!

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

Irvine Police Conduct Traffic Enforcement Operation, Issue 50 Citations

Irvine Police conducted a two-hour High-Visibility Enforcement operation on Thursday along Jamboree and Culver.

  • Officers issued 50 citations for violations such as cell phone use, ignoring traffic signs, and running red lights.

  • The operation also highlighted California’s updated “No Touch” Cell Phone Law, which prohibits holding a phone while driving—including when stopped at red lights—unless it’s mounted and used hands-free with minimal interaction.

OC Parks Summer Concert Features Dream Like Taylor on July 31

The OC Parks Summer Concert Series continues on Thursday, July 31, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Irvine Regional Park with a live performance by Dream Like Taylor, a Taylor Swift tribute act. Part of a free summer series running Thursday evenings through August 21, these outdoor concerts feature diverse musical styles at regional parks across Orange County. Bring your blanket, enjoy the music, and soak up the summer vibes!

Goats Clear Brush in Turtle Rock to Support Fire Prevention

More than 400 goats recently assisted with weed abatement and fire mitigation in Irvine’s Turtle Rock area, clearing brush across several acres of steep terrain.

  • The goats worked daily under herder supervision and were secured at night with the help of four trained Pyrenean guard dogs.

  • This effort, in partnership with Sage Goat Grazing, supports the City’s ongoing fire prevention work.

  • Residents are encouraged to take steps toward wildfire preparedness by visiting cityofirvine.org/prepare.

Intersection Improvements Underway at Culver & Alton

This week, crews will be working on the medians at Culver Drive and Alton Parkway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of an ongoing intersection improvement project.

  • Expect single lane closures in both directions on Culver and a closure of the inner southbound left turn lane on Alton.

  • While traffic will be managed to minimize disruption, delays are likely—drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes.

  • For more details on this and other road projects, visit the city's newsletter: here.

Kids’ LEGO Animal Habitat Class Coming to Woodbridge

Join the LEGO Animal Kingdom adventure in Woodbridge. Kids will build animals and their habitats—from oceans to safaris—using thousands of LEGO parts under the guidance of a Play-Well instructor.

To register, visit the Woodbridge office at 31 Creek Road or call (949) 786-1800 during business hours.

Pediatric Summer Safety Tips to Keep Kids Healthy and Hydrated

Summer brings sunshine, play, and family outings—but also heat, bugs, and safety risks. Here are some way to keep kids healthy, hydrated, and happy all season long:

Outdoor Safety

  • Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours; use hats and UV clothing.

  • Use kid-safe insect repellent and cover up during dawn/dusk.

  • Supervise kids near water, playgrounds, and bikes.

  • Watch for heat illness—take breaks in shade and cool areas.

Hydration Tips

  • Kids need 5–8 cups of water daily—offer sips throughout the day.

  • Serve hydrating snacks like watermelon and oranges.

  • Try fruit-infused water or homemade popsicles for fun.

Quick Summer Fixes

  • Treat sunburn with aloe or cool compresses.

  • Clean and cover minor cuts and scrapes.

  • Use calamine for bug bites or heat rashes.

Travel & Outings

  • Never leave kids in hot cars, even briefly.

  • Use helmets and pads for bikes and sports.

Indoor Fun for Hot Days

  • Visit libraries or indoor play centers.

  • Try crafts or indoor games.

  • Balance screen time with active indoor play

What Goes in the Organics Bin? A Quick Guide for Orange County Residents

Orange County residents are encouraged to place eligible food and yard waste into their organics bins to support composting efforts and reduce landfill use. Here's what belongs in the bin:

  • ✔️ Leftover food, including meat and bones

  • ✔️ Fruit and vegetable scraps

  • ✔️ Coffee grounds and filters

  • ✔️ Grass clippings and leaves

Collected materials are converted into compost through the county’s organics recycling program. Proper sorting helps contribute to local sustainability efforts.

Share Your Art: Vendor Applications for 2025 Holiday Faire Open August 1

Applications for the 2025 Holiday Faire open August 1. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Irvine Animal Care Center Finds Homes for 24 Pets, Reunites 13 with Owners

From July 14–20, the Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated the adoption of 5 dogs (including Baci and Chanel), 16 cats (like Alfie, Honey, and Winston Charlos), 2 guinea pigs (Blackberry and Sundae), and 1 bearded dragon (Beardo). One dog, Jake, was transferred to a rescue, while 8 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 birds were reunited with their owners.

For more info on adoptions and hours, visit cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine Men’s Tennis Earns 9th Straight ITA All-Academic Honor

UC Irvine men's tennis earned ITA All-Academic Team honors for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing a team GPA of at least 3.20 for 2024–25.

  • Four Anteaters—Hiroki Sakagawa, Max Fardanesh, Mason Bui, and Ruining Huang—were named ITA Scholar-Athletes for maintaining GPAs of 3.50 or higher.

    • Fardanesh, a political science major, had a standout season with a 17-6 singles record and All-Big West honors.

    • Sakagawa, a graduate in accountancy, returned from injury to compete in fall tournaments.

    • Bui (biological sciences) and Huang (undeclared) were recognized for their academic achievements during their freshman campaigns.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Two Arrested in Irvine Drug Trafficking Bust; Narcotics, Weapons, and Cash Seized

Irvine Police arrested two suspects in a drug trafficking investigation after uncovering a shipment operation involving packages sent across the U.S. and abroad. On July 16, detectives served search warrants at locations in Irvine and Santa Ana, seizing cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis products, multiple weapons, and cash. Sohail Hussain (28, Irvine) and Katrina Chimene Hornsby (24, Santa Ana) were both booked into Orange County Jail on various drug and weapons charges.

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

July 12 - End of August Tanaka Farms Melong Tasting Tours

July 22 Library Card Sign-Up Event 4:30 - 6:30 PM

July 26 Umami Summerfest 11 AM - 7 PM

July 26 Spectrum Silent Disco 6 - 9 PM

July 26 - 27 Tokyo Central Irvine Store Grand Opening 10 AM - 10 PM

July 27 Umami Summerfest 11 am - 6 pm

July 29 Library Card Sign-Up Event 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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