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Irvine Company Proposes New Spectrum District Village with Homes, Parks, and School

Issue # 0420

Author

Joshua Tjia
03 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏗️🚜 Irvine Company Proposes New Spectrum District Village with Homes, Parks, and School

📚📖 City of Irvine Implements Library System Overhaul with August Reopenings and Future Expansion Plans

🏙️🚲 Discover Irvine by Bike: Free Community Ride at Great Park This Friday

🎂🍰 Celebrate Dad with Tiramisu & Strawberry Cream Cakes at 85°C Bakery Cafe

🥼🌟 Sierra Vista Middle School Wins National Science Olympiad, Sets Record Score

👂How to Safely Manage Your Child’s Earwax Buildup: Tips from FCCMG

🧘🏻 Join Free Outdoor Yoga with CorePower at Woodbridge Village on June 14

🎨 Decorate Tile Coasters at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library on June 17

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐈 Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month: Find Your Feline Companion at Irvine Animal Care Center

⭐️ Zharia Taylor Qualifies for NCAA Track & Field Championships in High Jump

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚾️ IVC Pitcher Tyler Eastham Commits to Chico State Baseball Program

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the cat get pulled over by the police?

Because it littered.

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

Irvine Company Proposes New Spectrum District Village with Homes, Parks, and School

The Irvine Company is planning a new master-planned community in the northern part of the Irvine Spectrum District, replacing the Oak Creek Golf Course and nearby commercial sites.

  • Called the Spectrum District Village, the plan includes 3,100 homes (with single-family and apartment options), a new IUSD elementary school, expansive parks, and trail connections, including a link to the Jeffrey Open Space Trail.

  • The village aims to meet state housing mandates by placing residents near major job centers and amenities, with strong community support for the design.

  • Key planning principles focus on housing for families and professionals, integrating a central school, enhancing park and open space access, and improving transportation options.

  • The project remains in early planning stages, and community feedback is encouraged as city review continues.

City of Irvine Implements Library System Overhaul with August Reopenings and Future Expansion Plans

Julie Zeoli, Irvine’s first City Librarian, is overseeing the City’s transition from the Orange County Public Library system to an independent municipal library system.

  • This effort includes staff hiring, building a new integrated database, refreshing interiors at Heritage Park and University Park libraries (set to reopen August 4), and expanding digital offerings.

  • Approximately 10,000–15,000 new items will be added to the existing collection.

  • The Katie Wheeler Library is scheduled to transition in early 2026 under a lease agreement.

  • Future plans include a new main library at the Great Park and incorporating a “library of things” model to expand lending beyond books.

  • Community input is being gathered through public meetings. More information is available at irvinepubliclibrary.com.

Discover Irvine by Bike: Free Community Ride at Great Park This Friday

Join the Community Bike Tour on Friday, June 6, hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition and the City of Irvine.

  • Riders of all ages can choose between a 5-mile or 25-mile route starting and ending at Great Park's Hangar 244. Registration is required at yourirvine.org.

  • This free event supports Irvine’s efforts to grow its 113+ miles of off-street trails and 286+ miles of on-street bikeways.

Celebrate Dad with Tiramisu & Strawberry Cream Cakes at 85°C Bakery Cafe

85°C Bakery Cafe is offering a 15% discount on limited-edition Father’s Day cakes with in-store pre-orders until June 12. Pick-up runs June 13–15, with same-day pickup (no discount) also available from June 6–15. 

The special cakes include:

  • Baseball-Themed Deluxe Strawberry Cream Cake with chiffon, strawberry mousse, and chocolate decorations

  • Dad-Themed Tiramisu Cheesecake with Basque cheesecake, tiramisu mousse, and fun Father’s Day toppings.

Sierra Vista Middle School Wins National Science Olympiad, Sets Record Score

Sierra Vista Middle School's Science Olympiad team won 1st place at the 41st Annual National Tournament, setting a record with the lowest-ever in-person winning score (93 points) and earning medals in 18 events. They took gold in six events including Air Trajectory and Codebusters. Additionally, Northwood High’s Joelle Cheeseman received a $10,000 Founders’ Scholarship for her achievements. The tournament featured 120 teams nationwide, celebrating excellence in STEM.

How to Safely Manage Your Child’s Earwax Buildup: Tips from FCCMG

Excessive earwax in children can cause discomfort, hearing issues, and symptoms like dizziness or ear pain. Children with narrow ear canals, frequent ear infections, or those who use hearing aids may be more prone to buildup.

  • Parents concerned about excessive earwax in their children should watch for signs like ear tugging, muffled hearing, dizziness, or ear pain.

  • FCCMG recommends avoiding cotton swabs or sharp objects, which can push wax deeper. Instead, try over-the-counter ear drops or warm water flushes using a rubber syringe—done gently and safely.

  • For persistent symptoms, seek professional care. FCCMG Urgent Care in Irvine and Costa Mesa offers earwax removal using methods like irrigation, suction, or curettes.

Join Free Outdoor Yoga with CorePower at Woodbridge Village on June 14

Join CorePower Yoga for a free outdoor Bodyweight Sculpt class on Saturday, June 14, from 9:30–10:30 AM at Woodbridge Village Center! Led by instructor Aly, this energizing session welcomes all levels—just bring your mat and water. Space is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to RSVP in advance through the CorePower Yoga website or app.

Decorate Tile Coasters at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library on June 17

Join the Adult Craft: Tile Coaster Decorating event on Tuesday, June 17, from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library. Adults 18+ are invited to get creative with tile coasters—supplies are provided, but availability is limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month: Find Your Feline Companion at Irvine Animal Care Center

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, and the Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting residents to give a shelter cat a fresh start. Cats of all ages and personalities are available for adoption, and every adoption includes spay/neuter, microchipping, and vaccinations. Whether you're seeking an energetic kitten or a calm companion, there's a match waiting.

Learn more and view adoptable cats at cityofirvine.org/animals.

Zharia Taylor Qualifies for NCAA Track & Field Championships in High Jump

UC Irvine’s Zharia Taylor is heading to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships after tying for 9th in the high jump at the NCAA West First Round with a personal-best 1.81m (5-11.25), the second-best mark in UCI history. She becomes the first Anteater woman to qualify since 2009.

  • Teammates Kailah McKenzie and Esmeray Demirbas also competed but did not clear their opening height.

  • On the track, Malia Gay placed 18th in the 800m quarterfinal, posting UCI's second-fastest time ever.

  • Jazzmine Davis wrapped her senior season with a 24th-place finish in the 400m hurdles and leaves ranked top-three in three events after helping lead UCI to its first Big West team title.

  • The NCAA Championships take place June 11–14 in Eugene, Oregon.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

IVC Pitcher Tyler Eastham Commits to Chico State Baseball Program

Irvine Valley College sophomore pitcher Tyler Eastham has committed to NCAA Division II Chico State. A right-hander from Edison High, Eastham led the Lasers in innings pitched (68.2) across 16 games (12 starts), finishing the season with a 4.46 ERA and 45 strikeouts. In conference play, he held a 4.24 ERA over 40.1 innings and earned second team all-conference honors. He posted a 3-5 record overall and went 1-4 in the Orange Empire Conference. Chico State, his next team, competes in the CCAA and wrapped their season 31-22, reaching the CCAA Championship tournament semifinals.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

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

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  • 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

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