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Irvine Firefighters Rescue Driver After I-405 Collision

Issue # 0491

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Joshua Tjia
22 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

🍁 Announcement

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚒💥 Irvine Firefighters Rescue Driver After I-405 Collision

🏡 Irvine Ranked Top Housing Market Among Large U.S. Cities

📚📖 Irvine Public Library Invites Community Feedback on Services and Spaces

🦟 Keep Mosquitoes Away with Simple Home Tips

🍃🧋 Fan-Favorite Pistachio Drinks Return to Sunright Tea Studio

🥮🥟 Lanterns, Crafts, and Tasty Treats — Mid-Autumn Festival Lights Up Irvine

🩺 Irvine Hosts Free Healthy Living Expo October 4

🌳🥾 Beyond Quail Loop: A Picnic-Perfect Trek to Nix Nature Center

🎃🎨 Get Creative at The Artist Lab’s Character Pumpkin Painting Night

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈 Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Irvine Animal Care Center Sept. 23

⚽️ UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Secures Conference-Opening Win

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 IVC Women’s Volleyball Rolls Past Santiago Canyon in Straight Sets

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓📫 Irvine Police Arrest Two in Mail Theft Case Involving 50 Homes

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Dear Irvine Insider Subscribers,

We’ll be taking a short pause for a final summer break and will be away for the next two weeks. A heartfelt thank-you to all our faithful subscribers for being part of our community—we truly appreciate your support! We look forward to returning refreshed and reconnecting with you on October 8, bringing more interesting and engaging Irvine news your way.

Sincerely,

Irvine Insider Staff

How can you tell that a rabbit is getting old?

Look for the grey hares.

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

Irvine Firefighters Rescue Driver After I-405 Collision

Quick action from Irvine’s first responders helped save a driver after a serious crash on the I-405.

  • An adult female driver was rescued after her vehicle collided with a guard rail.

  • Firefighter paramedics responded promptly, with Truck 4 utilizing the “Jaws of Life” to carefully extricate the individual while Engine 36 provided advanced medical care.

  • The driver was safely removed from the vehicle and transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Irvine Ranked Top Housing Market Among Large U.S. Cities

Irvine was ranked the best housing market in the U.S. for big cities, according to WalletHub’s 2025 study.

  • The report looked at 300 cities and compared things like home prices, job growth, and financial health.

  • Irvine stood out with many newer homes, low rates of missed mortgage payments, and residents with strong credit scores.

Irvine Public Library Invites Community Feedback on Services and Spaces

The Irvine Public Library is planning for the future and invites the community to share input on collections, programs, services, and spaces.

  • A community meeting will be held on Monday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Deerfield Community Center.

  • Residents can also complete a survey online or at any library branch through Sunday, November 16.

  • Help shape the library of tomorrow by participating. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/library.

Keep Mosquitoes Away with Simple Home Tips

Mosquitoes can carry illnesses like West Nile and Zika, but a few small steps at home make a big difference.

Simple Tips:

  • Use repellent when outdoors.

  • Wear long sleeves at dawn and dusk.

  • Keep screens in good shape.

  • Empty or refresh standing water weekly.

  • Fix leaks and clear gutters.

  • Report neglected pools if you see them.

Learn more at mosquitoessuck.org

Fan-Favorite Pistachio Drinks Return to Sunright Tea Studio

Sunright Tea Studio is bringing back two customer favorites. Fans can enjoy the Dubai Chocolate Frostie and the Matcha Latte with Pistachio Cheese Foam, available at all locations for a limited time. Don’t miss the chance to grab these popular pistachio drinks while they’re here!

Lanterns, Crafts, and Tasty Treats — Mid-Autumn Festival Lights Up Irvine

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park on Friday, September 26, 5–9:30 p.m. with live music and dance from across East and Southeast Asia, hands-on demos where you can try something new, and family crafts you’ll get to take home.

  • Food lovers can enjoy creative bites from specialty vendors, while every corner of the festival offers a mix of culture, flavors, and interactive fun.

  • Free to attend — details at cityofirvine.org/midautumn.

Irvine Hosts Free Healthy Living Expo October 4

Irvine’s 16th Annual Healthy Living Expo takes place Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center.

  • The free event includes health screenings, flu shots, fitness classes, educational talks, and giveaways.

  • Visitors can explore booths with health and community resources for all ages.

  • This year, the expo is also part of Irvine’s first Nonprofit Week, connecting local organizations and residents.

  • Free transportation is available for residents 50 and older through TRIPS.

  • No sign-up is needed—just come and join in.

Beyond Quail Loop: A Picnic-Perfect Trek to Nix Nature Center

Ready for a hike that goes beyond the basics? The trail from Quail Hill to Nix Nature Center is a challenging but rewarding 9-mile loop with stunning views and plenty of variety.

  • Trail length: 9 miles round trip with some steep sections

  • Highlights: Ocean vistas, wildflowers, butterflies, and shady creek crossings

  • Rest stop: Nix Nature Center has restrooms, water refills, and shaded picnic spots

  • Pack list: Water, snacks or picnic lunch, and hiking poles if you have them

  • Detours: Check out Barbara’s Lake or Bommer Canyon on access days

  • Bonus challenge: Extend to Crystal Cove for an 11+ mile ocean adventure

Get Creative at The Artist Lab’s Character Pumpkin Painting Night

The Artist Lab in Irvine is hosting a Character Pumpkin Painting Night where you can paint your favorite characters on a pumpkin and take it home to display.

  • The event is on Friday, October 17, from 6:00–7:30 PM at 5311 University Drive, Irvine. Cost is $75 per person, and all materials (including pumpkins) are provided. A fun, creative evening open to all ages with family and friends.

  • Call/Text: 949-293-2380
    Email: [email protected] to sign up.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. September 30, 7-8:30 PM: Vocal Music Fall Concert, NHS Theater

  2. October 6, 7-8:30 PM: Fall Orchestra Concert, NHS Theater

  3. October 7, 7-8:30 PM: Fall Band Concert, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. October 16, 6-8 PM: Fall Orchestra & Vocal Concert, WHS 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. October 16, 7 PM: Fall Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. October 9,16, 23, 3:30-4:30 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Rehearsals

  2. October 30, 7 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html 

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at Irvine Animal Care Center Sept. 23

The Irvine Animal Care Center, in partnership with HEART, is hosting a Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, September 23, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in its parking lot at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine.

  • Cats and dogs can receive affordable vaccines and microchipping in a safe, convenient setting.

  • Reserve your spot at heart4pets.org.

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Secures Conference-Opening Win

UC Irvine women’s soccer started Big West play strong with a 3-1 win over UC Riverside.

  • Chifumi Sasaki scored her first career goal, Mia Colombini added a penalty kick, and Trinity Morales sealed it late with a tap-in.

  • The Anteaters improved to 4-2-4, earned three conference points, and outshot UCR 13-6 while taking all nine corner kicks.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 26 – vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 27 – vs UC San Diego, 5:00 PM

IVC Women’s Volleyball Rolls Past Santiago Canyon in Straight Sets

Irvine Valley women’s volleyball earned its first win under new head coach Kari Hemmerling, sweeping Santiago Canyon 25-23, 25-15, 25-9 to open conference play.

  • The Lasers improved to 1-5 overall, 1-0 in conference and next face Riverside on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

  • Key contributors included Emma Mendel (9 kills, 6 digs), Dalilah Rivero (8 kills, 10 assists, 4 aces), Alya Mersin (7 kills), Emmi Scelzo (9 digs), and Tori Esko (14 assists, 4 kills, 2 aces).

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 23 – vs Cuyamaca, 4:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 30 – vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 26 – vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 26 – vs East Los Angeles, 1:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2025

Monday, September 22

  • Girls Flag Football – 3:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

Irvine Police Arrest Two in Mail Theft Case Involving 50 Homes


Irvine police arrested two suspects last Friday after a license plate reader flagged their car on Jeffrey Road and Roosevelt.

  • Inside, officers found a trash bag filled with stolen mail from about 50 Irvine addresses.

  • The suspects, Tristan Quan Le of Anaheim and Terri Thuy Vellpradit of Garden Grove, were booked into Orange County Jail on charges of mail theft and conspiracy.

  • Residents are encouraged to sign up for USPS Informed Delivery to monitor expected mail.

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September 25 Limón Dance Company 8 PM

September 26 Mid-Autumn Festival 5 - 9:30 PM

September 27 Joshua Redman Quartet 8 PM

September 28 Barclay Block Party 1 PM

September 30 Calidore String Quartet 7 PM

October 4 Healthy Living Expo 2025 9 AM - 1 PM

October 17 Pumpkin Character Painting 6 - 7:30 PM

October 16 - 18 Shelley Conducts Scheherazade 8 PM

October 18 Disney's Fantasia in Concert 10 - 11:30 AM

October 26 Scandinavian Dreams 3 PM

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