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Irvine City Council to Reconsider $20M Homeless Shelter Deal Amid Community Concerns

Issue # 0284

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Joshua Tjia
05 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏙️📄 Irvine City Council to Reconsider $20M Homeless Shelter Deal Amid Community Concerns

🏬🛍️ What’s New at Irvine Spectrum? Six Exciting Additions You’ll Want to Visit

🎄 Holiday Faire at Great Park Returns November 9 with Music and Handcrafted Gifts

👧🏻🚸 Child Safety Protection Month: How We Can All Help Keep Kids Safe

😷 Comprehensive Skin Rash Care Available 7 Days a Week – Quick Relief and Expert Treatment

🌅🥾 Explore Nature on Evening Hike at Hicks Haul Road – Join the Scenic 3.5-Mile Trek This Thursday

🍫 Master Caramel & Chocolate Tarts: Join the Classic French Cuisine Class at Irvine Fine Arts Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐕 21 Animals Find New Homes This Week in Irvine

🤽🏻‍♂️ UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Ends San Jose State’s Win Streak with 11-9 Victory, Extends Own Streak to Seven Games

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Claims 1-0 Victory Over Cypress, Secures First Clean Sheet of the Season

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Clinches Senior Night Victory, Prepares for CIF Playoffs

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💄 Irvine Police Nab Two Suspects in $2,000 Sephora Theft, Caught on Camera

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why are trees so carefree and easy going?

Because every fall, they let loose.

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

Irvine City Council to Reconsider $20M Homeless Shelter Deal Amid Community Concerns

The Irvine City Council will hold a special meeting today, Nov. 5, to revisit its recent $20 million decision to buy two lots on Armstrong Avenue for a homeless shelter. The purchase, approved on Oct. 22 with Councilmember Mike Carroll opposing, is scheduled to close escrow, though concerns about transparency and community input have since arisen. Mayor Farrah Khan, who initially supported the decision, has now called for further discussion, citing lack of outreach before the purchase. Resident Chan Tran highlighted worries from the Irvine Business Complex community, where over 100 residents signed a petition for more transparency. City staff had emphasized the urgency of the deal, though Carroll questioned the rush, suggesting alternative options could have been explored.

What’s New at Irvine Spectrum? Six Exciting Additions You’ll Want to Visit

The Irvine Spectrum, one of Orange County's top spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment, is adding some exciting new stores and restaurants to its lineup! Six fresh faces are joining the scene, including

  • Princess Polly, the trendy Australian clothing store making its Orange County debut, right by the Capital One Cafe

  • ALDO, the go-to for shoes and accessories, is setting up next door.

  • The Taiwanese dumpling spot Din Tai Fung will be opening by Target.

  • J&G Fried Chicken, bringing its tasty Taiwanese fried chicken, Kalbi Social Club, a cool new Korean BBQ joint, and Studs, a piercing studio specializing in ear piercings, will each have spots around the center.

Holiday Faire at Great Park Returns November 9 with Music and Handcrafted Gifts

The annual Holiday Faire at the Great Park kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Court Arts Complex, hosted by the Irvine Fine Arts Center. This free event will feature live holiday music and a variety of handcrafted items for sale, including ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, and holiday décor. Don’t miss this festive event—learn more here.

Child Safety Protection Month: How We Can All Help Keep Kids Safe

Child Safety Protection Month is all about keeping kids safe and raising awareness on ways to prevent accidents and injuries. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office reminds parents, caregivers, and the whole community to put kids' well-being first and take steps to protect them. If you ever need to report child abuse, you can call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 800-422-4453. Let’s all work together to keep our children safe!

Comprehensive Skin Rash Care Available 7 Days a Week – Quick Relief and Expert Treatment

FCCMG provides prompt and effective treatment for skin rashes at urgent care centers in Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley. Open seven days a week, these centers offer personalized care, in-house labs for quick diagnoses, and online check-ins.

Common rashes treated include atopic and contact dermatitis, intertrigo, and ringworm, with specialized care available for babies and children. Patients can expect a thorough evaluation to identify underlying causes, with treatments like antibiotics, antifungals, and medicated creams provided as needed. FCCMG accepts most insurance, offers free parking, and encourages early evaluation for persistent or severe symptoms.

Explore Nature on Evening Hike at Hicks Haul Road – Join the Scenic 3.5-Mile Trek This Thursday

Join an evening hike on Hicks Haul Road on Thursday, November 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Irvine Open Space Preserve, featuring 3.5 miles round-trip to scenic Loma Ridge. This level-3 hike allows varied speeds, offering views of rock formations and native plants with nature sounds as a backdrop. A red-tinted flashlight is recommended for the post-sunset return.

Master Caramel & Chocolate Tarts: Join the Classic French Cuisine Class at Irvine Fine Arts Center

Discover the art of French desserts at the Classic French Cuisine class on Tuesday, November 12, from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Open to ages 16+, participants will learn to make caramel and chocolate tarts in this hands-on, $55 session, with all ingredients included. Register here.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 5:00-8:00 PM: Band Spectacular

  2. Thu, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Vocal Music Winter Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

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

  2. 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. 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

21 Animals Find New Homes This Week in Irvine

Between October 28 and November 3, 21 animals found new homes:

  • 6 dogs (Duchess, Gloria, Maggie, Maximus Nimbus, and Pebbles)

  • 14 cats (Bear, Chowder, Domino, Drea, Hopps, Idris, Isabella, Laila, Oreo, Platypus, Rachel, Reynir, Shiro, and Willow)

  • and 1 rabbit (Lola). Additionally, 2 dogs and 2 cats were reunited with their owners.

For adoption details and hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Ends San Jose State’s Win Streak with 11-9 Victory, Extends Own Streak to Seven Games

UC Irvine's men’s water polo team, ranked No. 8/8, ended San Jose State's three-game win streak with an 11-9 victory in San Jose. Senior Jack Stevens led with a hat trick and an assist, contributing four points to keep the Anteaters on a seven-game win streak, the longest in the Big West this season. Key players included Stewart Campbell and Johann Thrall, each scoring twice, while goalie Zayd Mahmoud made nine saves. UC Irvine dominated with 38 shots compared to San Jose State’s 27 and excelled in defense with Jackson Matos achieving four steals. Both teams had limited success in power plays and penalty shots. The Anteaters now stand at 16-7 and will host Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 8 at the Anteater Aquatics Complex.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Nov 7: vs Pepperdine, 11:00 AM

  2. Mon, Nov 11: vs William & Mary, 2:00 PM

  3. Sat, Nov 16: vs Saint Mary's, 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Nov 16: vs Pepperdine, 7:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Nov 8: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Nov 9: vs Long Beach State, 4:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Nov 8: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Nov 9: vs Whittier College, 5:00 PM

  3. Fri, Nov 15: vs Long Beach State, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Claims 1-0 Victory Over Cypress, Secures First Clean Sheet of the Season

Irvine Valley men’s soccer secured a 1-0 victory over Cypress in the Orange Empire Conference, highlighted by freshman Finn Monk's first goal from a Carter Cooper assist in the 25th minute. Goalkeeper Rolando Hernandez recorded IVC's first clean sheet of the season with four saves, supported by midfielder Cristian Sanchez, who led with three shots. The win places IVC in fifth place in the conference as they prepare to host top-ranked Fullerton next.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Nov 5: vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Nov 8: vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Fri, Nov 15: vs El Camino, 7:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Tues, Nov 12: vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Nov 15: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Clinches Senior Night Victory, Prepares for CIF Playoffs

Crean Lutheran High School's football team secured a 35-7 win over Laguna Hills, wrapping up their regular season with an 8-2 record and clinching a spot in the CIF Division 3 playoffs, set to begin at Long Beach Millikan. In their senior night game, Eli Bray led the offense with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Dylan D’epifanio threw for 96 yards and three touchdown passes. Special teams made key contributions with standout kickoff and punt returns from Robert “Dash” Smith and Ben Byszewski, and solid punting by Connor Stephens. The defense, led by Carter Jones with 13 tackles, helped secure the victory. Ranked 15th in Orange County and 38th in the CIF Southern Section, these are the highest rankings in the school's history.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2024  

Wednesday, November 18

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Tesoro at Woolett Pool

Monday, November 19

  • 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls VR vs. Troy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, November 21

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Alta Loma at Woolett Pool

Thursday, November 21

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Aliso Niguel at Woolett Pool

Irvine Police Nab Two Suspects in $2,000 Sephora Theft, Caught on Camera

Two suspects, Ricadona Nitu, 35, and Voinea Nitu, 18, both from Anaheim, were caught attempting to steal nearly $2,000 worth of beauty products from a Sephora store on Saturday. Working with Spectrum Officers and Sephora's loss prevention, Irvine PD apprehended the pair as they left the store. The female suspect attempted to ditch the stolen items by running back inside but was informed by officers that her actions were captured on camera. Both suspects face charges of burglary and conspiracy, with Ricadona also facing additional outstanding warrants, and they were transported to Orange County Jail.

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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