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In-N-Out to Relocate Irvine Office to Baldwin Park by 2029, Opening New Tennessee Office in 2026

Issue # 0344

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Joshua Tjia
13 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍔🍟 In-N-Out to Relocate Irvine Office to Baldwin Park by 2029, Opening New Tennessee Office in 2026

🚎🚏💙 3 Valentine’s Day Destinations Along the Irvine CONNECT Route

🥗🥬 Grow Your Own Salad: Garden Workshop at Great Park – Feb. 15

🚜 Irvine Center Drive Lane Closures Extended Until Feb. 15 Due to Rain Delay

🚌✏️ Get School-Ready: Essential Info for New PK & Kindergarten Parents – Feb. 27

🩺🐾 Expert Care for Animal Bites: FCCMG Offers Quick Treatment & Peace of Mind

🌿♻️ Compost vs. Mulch – Knowing the Difference for Better Gardening

🎨 Shadow Box Craft Workshop for Adults – Feb. 24 at Irvine University Park Library

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐩💉Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Irvine Animal Care Center – Feb. 22

🏐 UCI Men's Volleyball Outlasts USC in Five-Set Thriller, Stays Undefeated at 9-0

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 IVC Men's Basketball Edges Saddleback 67-64, Secures No. 4 Seed for OEC Tournament

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓📦 Man Wanted for Package Theft Near Main St and Cartwright – Irvine PD Seeks Tips

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the scientist break up with his Valentine?

“Because he only though of her periodically."

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

In-N-Out to Relocate Irvine Office to Baldwin Park by 2029, Opening New Tennessee Office in 2026

In-N-Out is consolidating its western corporate offices in Baldwin Park, where the company was founded in 1948. By the end of 2029, nearly 200 employees from the Irvine office, established in 1994, will relocate to Baldwin Park, leading to the closure of the Orange County location. Owner and president Lynsi Snyder emphasized that the move aligns with her family's vision and strengthens the company's ability to serve customers. The Baldwin Park office is near the site of the original In-N-Out stand. Meanwhile, a new eastern corporate office in Franklin, Tennessee, is set to open in late 2026, supporting the brand's expansion beyond California, though specific locations have not been announced.

3 Valentine’s Day Destinations Along the Irvine CONNECT Route

Celebrate Valentine's Day with these romantic stops along the Irvine CONNECT bus route:

  • Enjoy a peaceful stroll or picnic at Heritage Community Park

  • take in city views from the Woodbridge bridges and grab a treat at Woodbridge Village Center

  • or head to Irvine Spectrum Center for dining, desserts, and entertainment

Grow Your Own Salad: Garden Workshop at Great Park – Feb. 15

Farm + Food Lab Garden Workshop: Salad Bowl Gardening – Learn how to grow your own fresh salad ingredients like lettuce, spinach, and kale in pots!

  • Saturday, February 15 | 10:30–11:30 AM | Great Park – Farm + Food Lab.

  • No supplies needed—just watch, learn, and take home new skills.

Register here

Irvine Center Drive Lane Closures Extended Until Feb. 15 Due to Rain Delay

One lane in each direction on Irvine Center Drive (between Scientific and Tesla) is closed through Saturday, February 15, for pavement rehabilitation. Paving was delayed due to rain but is set to finish by Saturday.

Get School-Ready: Essential Info for New PK & Kindergarten Parents – Feb. 27

PK & Kindergarten Parent Info Night – Feb. 27 Incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten parents are invited to attend an information session at their neighborhood elementary school.

  • Check your school’s website for time and location.

  • Before attending, watch the Welcome Presentation (iusd.org/tk)

  • verify your assigned school (iusd.org/schools)

  • and explore program resources (iusd.org/tk).

Enrollment for the 2025–26 school year opens Feb. 28. 

Expert Care for Animal Bites: FCCMG Offers Quick Treatment & Peace of Mind

Don’t let a minor bite or scratch become a serious health issue—early care is crucial. FCCMG offers expert, affordable walk-in treatment for animal bites and scratches at their urgent care centers in Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley.

  • Seek immediate care if the wound is deep, near joints, or from a wild animal.

  • Clean minor wounds, apply pressure for bleeding, and ensure your tetanus shots are current.

  • Treatment options include antibiotics or tetanus shots to prevent infections. Visit FCCMG for fast, personalized care. Learn more

Compost vs. Mulch – Knowing the Difference for Better Gardening

Compost and mulch both boost soil health but serve different purposes. Here’s how to use them effectively:

  1. Compost enriches soil with nutrients, improves structure, and supports plant growth when mixed into garden beds or used as a top dressing.

  2. Mulch protects the soil surface, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and regulating temperature around plants and garden beds.

Get STA Certified compost and mulch from Bee Canyon (Irvine), Capistrano, and soon Valencia (Brea) Greenery locations. Learn more: oclandfills.com.

Shadow Box Craft Workshop for Adults – Feb. 24 at Irvine University Park Library

Join the Shadow Box Craft Workshop for Adults at Irvine University Park Library on Monday, February 24, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Create your own artwork with provided materials.

Register here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. February 12 - 15: Musical, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. February 27 - March 1,6,7,8 7:00 PM: Guys and Dolls Musical, 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. February 27 - March 1, 7:00 PM-10:00 PM: Shrek the Musical, Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 27 - March 1: Shrek the Musical, 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. March 5-8, 7:00 PM: Mary Poppins Musical, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  2. March 13, 6:30 PM: Festival Concert, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  3. March 15, All Day: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School Campus.

  4. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Irvine Animal Care Center – Feb. 22

Irvine Animal Care Center and HEART are hosting a low-cost mobile vaccine clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, February 22 at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine. No appointment needed—just walk in!

  • Cat vaccinations run from 9–10 a.m.

  • Dog vaccinations from 10:15 a.m.–12 p.m. 

For vaccine details and pricing, visit www.heart4pets.org.

UCI Men's Volleyball Outlasts USC in Five-Set Thriller, Stays Undefeated at 9-0

No. 2 UC Irvine edged No. 5 USC in a thrilling five-set battle (25-20, 26-28, 25-21, 18-25, 26-24) at the Bren Events Center, staying undefeated at 9-0 and handing USC its first loss (9-1). UCI fought off eight match points in the fifth set, sealing the win with a block by Hilir Henno and Micah Goss. Nolan Flexen starred with a career-best double-double (27 kills, 12 digs) and five block assists, while Maxim Grigoriev led a season-high 17.5 team blocks with 12 of his own. Setter Joe Karlous recorded a nation's-high 73 assists and 15 digs. Henno added 24 kills, and Goss hit .615 with 10 kills. UCI out-hit (.335-.311), out-dug (60-58), and out-blocked (17.5-10) USC. The Anteaters aim to extend their perfect start in a rematch against the Trojans at the Galen Center on Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Feb 13: Men’s Basketball vs UC Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Feb 15: Women’s Basketball vs Hawai’i, 2:00 PM

Women’s Tennis

  • Fri, Feb 14: Women’s Tennis vs Monmouth University, 1:00 PM

  • Sun, Feb 16: Women’s Tennis vs UC Davis

Women’s Water Polo

  • Sat, Feb 15: Women’s Water Polo vs UCLA, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Feb 16: Women’s Water Polo vs Alumni, 11:00 AM

IVC Men's Basketball Edges Saddleback 67-64, Secures No. 4 Seed for OEC Tournament

Irvine Valley men's basketball secured a crucial 67-64 road win over Saddleback in an Orange Empire Conference (OEC) matchup, improving to 15-12 overall and 7-7 in conference play. The victory moved IVC to fourth in the standings, earning them the No. 4 seed in the OEC Tournament, where they will host No. 5 Santa Ana on Thursday at 7 p.m. (part of a doubleheader with women's basketball vs. Saddleback at 5 p.m.). Freshman Matt Mowers led with 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Ammon Allan added 10 points and eight rebounds. IVC overcame a late deficit, with Josiah Reed’s clutch three-point play and Yanis Aldeguer’s free throws sealing the win.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  1. Sat, Feb 15 – vs West LA, 12:00 PM

  2. Tue, Feb 18 – vs Grossmont, 1:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Tue, Feb 25 – vs Fullerton, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 27 – vs Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 13 – vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Sat, Feb 15 – vs Mt. San Jacinto, 9:00 AM

  2. Sat, Feb 15 – vs Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2025

Monday, February 17

  • 3:15 PM - Baseball (VR) vs Segerstrom at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Tuesday, February 18

  • 3:15 PM - Baseball (VR) vs Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Wednesday, February 19

  • 3:30 PM - Beach Volleyball (Girls, VR) vs Montebello at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

Thursday, February 20

  • 3:00 PM - Tennis (Boys, VR) vs El Toro at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Monday, February 24

  • 3:00 PM - Tennis (Boys, VR) vs Edison at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 6:00 PM - Lacrosse (Boys, VR) vs Mission Viejo at Irvine High School Stadium

Man Wanted for Package Theft Near Main St and Cartwright – Irvine PD Seeks Tips

On January 10, a man stole packages from a resident's front door and the mailroom of an apartment community near Main St and Cartwright. If you have any information, please contact [email protected].

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