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Health Warning: Tustin Hangar Fire Smoke Advisory Issued for Orange County Residents

Issue # 039

Author

Joshua Tjia
09 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

⚠😷 Health Warning: Tustin Hangar Fire Smoke Advisory Issued for Orange County Residents

⛽🍃 Irvine City Council to Debate Accelerated Ban on Gas-Powered Garden Equipment; Public Input Sought

🏨 Marwaha Family Office Acquires Marriott-Managed Hotel Near John Wayne Airport

⚕🏆 City of Hope's Dr. Ed Kim Awarded Modern Healthcare Top Diversity Leader for 2023

🤍🎗 UCI Health Launches Quick, Painless Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Groups

🌷🌸🌷 California Native Plant of the Month: Western Redbud Offers Drought-Resistant Beauty

🌱 Native Seed Farm Invites Volunteers for Habitat Restoration Activities in November

🚶‍♂️🌄 Unlock the Great Outdoors: Bommer Canyon's Upcoming Activities and Hikes

🏮 Join the 2024 Lantern Festival Orchestra – Applications Now Open for String Musicians

🤽‍♂️ UCI's Men's Water Polo Junior Ethan Shipman Clinches Anteater of the Week with Stellar Performance

🤽‍♂️ ⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏐 Historic Victory: Beckman High Girls Volleyball Clinches First CIF Division 3 Title

🤽‍♂️💧 Woodbridge High Boys Water Polo Secures 11-7 Win Over San Dimas, Advances to First-Ever Finals

🏈🎾 High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar 

🚨👮‍♂️ Irvine Police Issue Alert for KitchenAid Mixer Thief

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

What did the leaf say to autumn?

Answer: "I'm falling for you!"

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

Health Warning: Tustin Hangar Fire Smoke Advisory Issued for Orange County Residents

The fire at Tustin's former Marine Corps Air Station has led to a Smoke Advisory in Orange County due to potential health risks from smoke and ash. Residents, especially those with pre-existing conditions, the elderly, and children, are advised to stay indoors, avoid ash contact, and limit outdoor activities. Precautions include closing windows and doors, using air purifiers instead of swamp coolers, and wearing N95 masks if outside. People experiencing symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath should seek medical help. For safety tips and air quality updates, visit the AQMD website.

Irvine City Council to Debate Accelerated Ban on Gas-Powered Garden Equipment; Public Input Sought

Starting January 1, 2024, California will ban sales of new gas-powered garden tools like leaf blowers and mowers. Irvine aims to ban using these tools from July 1, 2024, for leaf blowers, and from January 1, 2025, for other equipment. The city seeks feedback, especially from landscaping businesses on transitioning to electric tools, before the council considers this in November 2023. Contact: [email protected] to contribute comments.

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Marwaha Family Office Acquires Marriott-Managed Hotel Near John Wayne Airport

The Marwaha family office, based in Anaheim, acquired the Springhill Suites Irvine/John Wayne Airport hotel, adding a 132-room property to their portfolio. The hotel, managed by Marriott and opened in 2009, was sold by Blackstone REIT with CBRE Hotels brokering the deal. The Marwaha family, aiming to buy more high-quality hospitality assets, also runs Marwaha Group Inc., overseeing almost 1,900 Subway franchises and investments in real estate, medical, and tech sectors.

More information here

Learn more about Marwaha Group

City of Hope's Dr. Ed Kim Awarded Modern Healthcare Top Diversity Leader for 2023

Dr. Ed Kim, physician-in-chief at City of Hope Orange County, has been honored as a 2023 Modern Healthcare Top Diversity Leader for his efforts in diversifying clinical trials and faculty. This marks his second receipt of the accolade.

UCI Health Launches Quick, Painless Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Groups

Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and early detection is key. UCI Health offers a quick, painless lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans for high-risk individuals, such as smokers and those exposed to certain substances. Immediate results interpretation and expert consultations are provided. Eligibility for screening includes people 55-80 years old with a significant smoking history or those 50-80 with additional risk factors like a history of cancer or exposure to hazardous substances. For eligibility and screening, contact UCI Health at 855-UCI-LUNG.

California Native Plant of the Month: Western Redbud Offers Drought-Resistant Beauty

The Western redbud is November's featured plant for California gardens, doubling as a shrub or tree. It's known for its vibrant pink-red flowers and heart-shaped leaves, requires minimal water, and supports local wildlife.

Read more here

Native Seed Farm Invites Volunteers for Habitat Restoration Activities in November

The Native Seed Farm in Irvine offers community activities for nature conservation during fall and winter. Managed by Irvine Ranch Conservancy and partners, the 14-acre farm produces seeds for local habitat restoration. Volunteers can join without prior experience to help with seed harvesting and other tasks. Upcoming events are on the following dates in November:

  • Saturday, November 18th

  • ​Wednesday, November 29

Unlock the Great Outdoors: Bommer Canyon's Upcoming Activities and Hikes

Bommer Canyon offers a variety of outdoor activities organized by numerous groups and volunteers, with most programs being free of charge. Pre-registration is required for events led by IRC-Certified Volunteers, closing at 4 p.m. the day before the event. Minors must be accompanied by an adult, and for any assistance, reach out via email to [email protected].

Upcoming events:

  • November 13th: Challenging 11-mile Super Trek

  • November 14th: 9-mile hike through Bommer and Shady Canyons

  • November 15th: Mid-week 10-12 mile hike

  • November 17th: Plant identification hike with a focus on local flora

  • November 17th: 3.5-mile hike combined with a gentle yoga session

  • November 18th: Self-guided access to the Irvine Open Space Preserve trails

  • November 25th: Full moon hike

  • November 27th: Full moon hike

  • November 30th: 7-mile hike in Bommer Canyon

The activities are family-friendly, with some available after 5 pm on weekdays or during weekends. For more details, trail tips, and FAQs, visit the Bommer Canyon website.

Join the 2024 Lantern Festival Orchestra – Applications Now Open for String Musicians

String players wanting to join the 2024 Lantern Festival Orchestra should apply by November 13, 2023, by filling out an application and submitting a recording of a specific excerpt. Minors need a parent/guardian to assist with the application. If recording is an issue, contact the organizers for alternatives. Results will be communicated by December 11. For more info or paper applications, reach out to Eileen Regullano at [email protected]. The festival, featuring music, dance, and more, seeks student and amateur musicians from Orange County to perform under Dr. Jacob Sustaita and alongside Pacific Symphony professionals.

Apply here

UCI's Men's Water Polo Junior Ethan Shipman Clinches Anteater of the Week with Stellar Performance

Junior Ethan Shipman from UC Irvine's Men's Water Polo team earned the title of Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for scoring four goals and three assists in a significant 21-3 victory against Cal State Fullerton, securing the team's first Big West regular season title since 2000. Shipman has achieved a total of 20 goals and 17 assists this season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

  • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2023

    • Women's Volleyball vs Cal State Fullerton - 6:00 p.m.

  • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2023

    • Women's Volleyball vs Hawai'i - 6:00 p.m.

  • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2023

    • Women's Basketball vs Seattle U - 2:00 PM

    • Men's Basketball vs New Mexico State - 7:00 PM

  • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2023

    • Men's Basketball vs Occidental College - 7:00 PM

  • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2023

    • Women's Basketball vs Eastern Washington University - 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men’s Basketball:

  1. Thu Nov 09 - vs Ventura. Irvine Valley Classic. Time: 7:00 PM

  2. Sat Nov 11 - vs IVC Classic. IVC Classic. Time: TBA

  3. Wed Nov 15 - vs San Diego Miramar. Time: 7:00 PM

Historic Victory: Beckman High Girls Volleyball Clinches First CIF Division 3 Title

Beckman High's girls volleyball team won their first CIF Division 3 championship in school history with a 3-1 victory over Campbell Hall. The win was celebrated with individual patches and a plaque, marking a significant moment for the school and the 11 graduating seniors. Key players Camryn Hayek and Nika Safavi led the team, demonstrating resilience and teamwork. Despite a shaky start and a comeback attempt by Campbell Hall, Beckman secured the title with strong defensive play. Both Beckman and Campbell Hall will advance to the state volleyball tournament. Beckman's win ended Campbell Hall's 21-game winning streak and marked their second consecutive CIF finals loss.

Woodbridge High Boys Water Polo Secures 11-7 Win Over San Dimas, Advances to First-Ever Finals

Woodbridge High School's boys water polo team won 11-7 against San Dimas in the CIF Division 4 semifinals, marking their first advance to the CIF finals in school history. They will play against Bonita on Saturday. Woodbridge dominated early with three initial goals and maintained the lead throughout the game. Freshman Eli Bolton scored three goals, with significant contributions from Robin Koehler and a strong defensive performance by goalkeeper Ben Chan. The victory was supported by enthusiastic fans and team chemistry, with Woodbridge never trailing in the match. San Dimas' Diego Zazueta scored seven goals in a losing effort.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2023

Saturday, 11 November

- Water Polo, Boys (VR) vs. TBA - CIF FINALS at Woolett Pool

Thursday, 16 November

- 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, 22 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. TBA at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, 27 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, 28 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Girls (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Stadium

- 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls (VR) vs. Tustin at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, 29 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. Tesoro at Irvine High School Stadium

Irvine Police Issue Alert for KitchenAid Mixer Thief

A man nicknamed "Sir Mix-a-Lot" has stolen KitchenAid mixers from Target twice. The Irvine Police are seeking tips to catch him due to the high value of the stolen goods. Contact [email protected] with information.

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November 9 Irvine Fair Housing Workshop 2 - 4 PM

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November 10 - 18 Anything Goes at Concordia University Irvine Studio Theatre

November 11 Veteran Day Ceremony 11 AM - 12:30 PM

November 13 Global Harmony Symphony 7 PM

November 16 - 18 California Dreamin’ with Guest Conductor Ludovic Morlot 8 PM

November 18 Men of Worth 7:30

November 18 Experience Malavika Sarukkai's Anubandh – Connectedness: A Revolutionary Bharatanatyam Performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre 8 PM

See the trailer here

November 21 UCI Symphony Orchestra 8 PM

TAYLOR SWIFT - THE ERAS TOUR Playing now

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

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December 2 - 3 Holiday Market 3 PM - 7PM

December 2 Nutcracker for Kids by Pacific Symphony 10:00 and 11:30 AM

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December 10 Holidays Around the World 11 AM

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December 19 Holiday Organ Spectacular 7:30 PM

December 23 Fiesta Navidad 8 PM

Decmber 30 KC and the Sunshine Band 7:30 PM

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