Heatwave Alert: Safety Tips for Vulnerable Groups

Issue # 0241

Author

Joshua Tjia
05 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

☀️💦 Heatwave Alert: Safety Tips for Vulnerable Groups

🐕🚨 Disaster Ready: What Every Pet Owner Needs in Their Emergency Kit

🌳🤸🏻Get Moving and Stay Healthy: Join Irvine's Exciting Healthy Living Expo

🚌☀️ IUSD Schools Adjusting Outdoor Activities as Heat Advisory Hits

🩹 From Minor Scrapes to Serious Cuts, Orange County Urgent Care Centers Have You Covered

🌿🔥 Orange County High School Students Invited to Join 2024-2025 Fire Ecology Internship

🎉🎊Join the Fiesta! Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Latin Culture at Irvine's Fiesta Latina

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐇 Join the Summer Pet Adoption Fair at Mason Park this Saturday

🏐 UC Irvine’s Hunter Riedl Named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week After Stellar Volleyball Performance

⚽️ UC Irvine Men's Soccer Climbs Rankings After Unbeaten Week, Faces UCF and USF Next

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🔥 Heat Wave Hits Orange County: High School Athletics Prepare for Potential Game Delays

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚁💨 Duke-1 Helicopter Helps Recover Two Stolen Vehicles in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How does the octopus go to the beach?

Well-armed!

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

Heatwave Alert: Safety Tips for Vulnerable Groups

As temperatures rise, it's essential to protect yourself and others from extreme heat. Stay indoors during peak hours, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and pets to ensure their safety.

Those most at risk of heat-related illness include adults over 65, children under 4, people with medical conditions, those experiencing homelessness, pregnant women, and outdoor workers.

Disaster Ready: What Every Pet Owner Needs in Their Emergency Kit

In case of an emergency, it’s important to have a portable pet kit ready. Suggested items include:

  • Collar/harness with leash

  • ID tags with pet name, owner contact, vet info, and license number

  • Medications and medical records

  • Portable kennel

  • Recent photo of you with your pet

  • Pet food, treats, and water

  • Waste bags

  • Litter and box for cats

  • Hand towels

  • Learn more here.

Get Moving and Stay Healthy: Join Irvine's Exciting Healthy Living Expo

Get your heart rate up with fun activities at Irvine's Healthy Living Expo! Enjoy demonstrations like boxing, tai chi, cardio, and Bollywood and ballroom dancing. The free event also offers health presentations and screenings for blood pressure, BMI, fall risk, and more. Join on Friday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Senior Center. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/senior-services/healthy-living-expo.

IUSD Schools Adjusting Outdoor Activities as Heat Advisory Hits

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Orange County, including Irvine, from Wednesday, September 4 - Friday, September 6.

  • IUSD schools will adjust outdoor activities with options like indoor PE, less strenuous activities, and hydration reminders.

  • Athletic practices will follow county guidelines, so watch for updates from coaches.

  • Students should drink water, wear light clothing, and stay in the shade.

  • All schools have air-conditioning to ensure comfort, and student safety is the top priority.

  • Contact your child’s school for any specific questions.

From Minor Scrapes to Serious Cuts, Orange County Urgent Care Centers Have You Covered

Family Care Centers Medical Group’s urgent care centers in Orange County provide professional treatment for cuts, scrapes, and wounds, including those that require stitches. With locations in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa, these centers offer quick and compassionate care every day. Services include on-site labs, X-rays, online check-in, and free parking.

Medical attention is recommended for deep wounds, bites, wounds with debris, or those that do not stop bleeding. Antibiotics may be prescribed for high-risk wounds. Experienced providers ensure personalized care for proper healing. Patients can reserve spots online for efficient, quality care.

Orange County High School Students Invited to Join 2024-2025 Fire Ecology Internship

Calling all Orange County high school students! The 2024-2025 Fire Ecology Internship is seeking students interested in environmental science careers to join and collaborate with land managers on studying the impact of fires on ecosystems and soil biomes across Orange County. This internship runs from October 2024 to May 2025, with in-person field days on Saturdays and virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesdays. Eligible 9th-12th graders can apply by Sunday, September 22, 2024. Short Zoom interviews will be held from September 23-30. For more information, contact [email protected].

Join the Fiesta! Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Latin Culture at Irvine's Fiesta Latina

Get ready to celebrate Hispanic American culture at the third annual Fiesta Latina en Irvine on Sunday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Park. Enjoy live music, dance performances, delicious food, arts, crafts, and learn about Hispanic American history and contributions. This free, family-friendly event offers fun for all ages. Plan your visit at cityofirvine.org/fiesta.

#FiestaLatinaEnIrvine #HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreIrvine #ThingsToDoInOC

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

Join the Summer Pet Adoption Fair at Mason Park this Saturday

Swing by the Summer Pet Adoption Fair on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at William R. Mason Regional Park. Hosted by the Irvine Animal Care Center, the event is free and offers animal-related information, community resources, demonstrations, and custom dog tags (while supplies last).

UC Irvine’s Hunter Riedl Named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week After Stellar Volleyball Performance

Graduate student Hunter Riedl has been named Sgt. Pepperoni's Anteater of the Week for leading UC Irvine’s women’s volleyball team to a 2-1 record at the Lobo Invitational. Riedl tallied a match-high 17 kills in a win against North Dakota, followed by 15 kills in a close five-set loss to Tulane, and 10 kills in a victory over New Mexico. She finished the weekend with 42 kills, 10 digs, nine blocks, and four aces, earning her a spot on the all-tournament team. UC Irvine will host the UCI/adidas Invitational from Sept. 5-8 at Crawford Hall.

UC Irvine Men's Soccer Climbs Rankings After Unbeaten Week, Faces UCF and USF Next

UC Irvine men's soccer had a strong week, drawing 1-1 against Vermont and securing a 3-1 win over Mercyhurst, entering the United Soccer Coaches Far West regional rankings at No. 8. Freshman Marcus Lee earned Big West Freshman of the Week honors after scoring his first career goal, joining teammates Justin Conyers and Misael Gonzalez, who also netted their first goals. Alex Shields took over as goalkeeper following Luke Pruter's injury, making six saves. UCI will face UCF on Friday, with both teams tied 1-1 in the series, and South Florida on Monday for their second-ever meeting.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Volleyball

  • Thu, Sep 5: vs Portland, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 6: vs Bradley, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 6: vs Idaho State, 7:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 7: vs Idaho State, 10:00 AM

  • Sat, Sep 7: vs Portland, 1:30 PM

  • Sat, Sep 7: vs Portland, 7:00 PM

  • Sun, Sep 8: vs Bradley, 12:00 PM

Women's Cross Country

  • Fri, Sep 6: vs Irvine Invitational, 8:00 AM

Men's Cross Country

  • Fri, Sep 6: vs Irvine Invitational, 9:00 AM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer

  1. Fri, Sep 13: vs Victor Valley, 4:00 PM

  2. Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Fri, Sep 6: vs Southwestern, 1:00 PM

  2. Tue, Sep 10: vs Rio Hondo, 3:00 PM

  3. Fri, Sep 20: vs Alumni, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Sep 13: vs MiraCosta, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Sep 13: vs Pasadena City, 5:00 PM

  3. Fri, Sep 13: vs Victor Valley, 4:00 PM

  4. Fri, Sep 20: vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

  5. Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

  6. Fri, Sep 27: vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Heat Wave Hits Orange County: High School Athletics Prepare for Potential Game Delays

High school athletic directors and coaches in Orange County are closely monitoring excessive heat forecasts, which could impact football, tennis, cross country, and water polo events later in the week. Temperatures are expected to reach near 100°F on Thursday and Friday, though cooler at night when most football games are scheduled. Some events, like the Servite vs. Chaminade game, have been delayed, and further changes are possible. CIF's Extreme Heat and Air Quality Policy, mandated by Assembly Bill 1653, is in effect, with schools using heat stress trackers to monitor conditions. Games may be adjusted depending on heat levels, and safety protocols, such as additional water breaks or postponements, are in place.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2024

  • Thursday, September 5

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

  • Friday, September 6

    • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person), Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer, VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Monday, September 9

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

    • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge - Alumni Game at Oak Creek Golf Course

Duke-1 Helicopter Helps Recover Two Stolen Vehicles in Irvine

On Saturday, the Orange County Sheriff's Department pilots flying Duke-1 located two stolen vehicles equipped with LoJack, hours apart. Both cars were recovered by Irvine PD. Thanks to air support from Duke-1, Huntington Beach PD's HB-1, and Anaheim PD's Angel helicopter for keeping Irvine safe from above.

#dontcommitcrimeinirvine #irvinepolice #airsupport #helicopter

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