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Irvine Lends a Helping Hand to Newport Beach Following Balboa Peninsula Flooding

Issue # 0719

Author

Joshua Tjia
21 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌊🦺 Irvine Lends a Helping Hand to Newport Beach Following Balboa Peninsula Flooding

🍨🫐 Join Go Greek Yogurt's Grand Opening Celebration on October 24

🏙️💵 Irvine Aims to Close $37 Million Budget Gap by 2028 Through Spending Cuts and New Revenue

🍦💜 Stop by Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine for Kuromi’s Limited-Time Soft Serve Treat

📚📖 Discover Your Next Favorite Anime or Manga at Irvine’s Teen AniManga Hour

🩺 Stroke Prevention for Seniors: Healthy Habits and Warning Signs to Know

🌾 Meet Black Sage, a Native Plant Helping Irvine’s Wildlife Thrive

🎺🎷 IUSD Band Spectacular Brings Over 1,200 Student Performers Together on November 4

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈 Find Your Fur-ever Friend This Fall with Waived Adoption Fees

⚽️ UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Makes History with Sweep of Big West Honors

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔📫 Irvine Police Arrest Two Suspects for Mail Theft with Help from Drone

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the squash look after the pie?

They were pump-kin.

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

Irvine Lends a Helping Hand to Newport Beach Following Balboa Peninsula Flooding

Twenty-nine Irvine Public Works employees from the Streets, Landscape, and Facilities divisions recently assisted Newport Beach with flooding on the Balboa Peninsula. Working alongside local crews, they helped clear sand and debris near the Balboa parking lot and boardwalk, protect infrastructure, and prepare affected areas for additional high tides.

Join Go Greek Yogurt's Grand Opening Celebration on October 24

Go Greek Yogurt is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, October 24 at the Irvine Spectrum, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Guests can enjoy free yogurt bowls for the first 50 visitors, merchandise giveaways, and photo opportunities.

Irvine Aims to Close $37 Million Budget Gap by 2028 Through Spending Cuts and New Revenue

Irvine city leaders are considering reducing or canceling city-sponsored events to address a projected $37 million budget shortfall by July 2028. The City Council has canceled the annual CicloIrvine event, saving approximately $677,000 per year. Under its “Target ’28” plan, the city aims to reduce spending by $27 million and increase revenue by $10 million. Officials also plan to eliminate up to 123 positions through vacancies and employee departures, with the goal of avoiding layoffs. Additional events may be reviewed for possible cuts as the city works to balance its budget while maintaining essential services.

Stop by Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine for Kuromi’s Limited-Time Soft Serve Treat

Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine is celebrating the spooky season with Kuromi’s Taro & Vanilla Soft Serve, a sweet and festive treat available for a limited time. Stop by and enjoy this special seasonal dessert before it’s gone.

Discover Your Next Favorite Anime or Manga at Irvine’s Teen AniManga Hour

Irvine Public Library invites teens ages 13 and up to its monthly Teen AniManga Hour on Thursday, October 22, from 5–6 p.m. at Katie Wheeler Library. Participants can explore popular anime and manga series, discover hidden gems, enjoy anime screenings and manga readings, and connect with fellow fans.

Stroke Prevention for Seniors: Healthy Habits and Warning Signs to Know

Stroke risk increases with age, but many strokes can be prevented through healthy habits and regular medical care. Dr. Abdullah Ibish, a neurologist at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, shares simple ways seniors can lower their stroke risk, protect brain health, and maintain their independence.

Tips to Help Prevent Stroke:

  • Know your numbers: Check your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol regularly.

  • Manage health conditions: Take prescribed medications for high blood pressure, diabetes, or irregular heartbeat (AFib).

  • Stay active: Aim for at least 30 minutes of walking, stretching, or other exercise most days.

  • Eat healthy: Choose more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting salt and processed foods.

  • Make healthy choices: Avoid smoking, limit alcohol, and keep up with regular medical checkups.

  • Recognize stroke warning signs: Remember BE FAST—Balance problems, Eye or vision changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call 911.

Important Reminder: If you notice any stroke warning signs, call 911 immediately, even if symptoms improve. Quick treatment can help reduce brain damage and improve recovery.

Meet Black Sage, a Native Plant Helping Irvine’s Wildlife Thrive

Black Sage (Salvia mellifera) is a drought-tolerant native shrub commonly found in Southern California’s coastal sage scrub habitats, including Irvine’s Bommer Canyon Preserve. Known for its gray-green leaves and pale blue-lavender flowers, it provides food for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, while offering shelter to birds and small wildlife. Historically used by Indigenous communities, Black Sage also helps support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. To protect this plant, Irvine Ranch Conservancy grows Black Sage at its Native Seed Farm, where volunteers help collect seeds and prepare plants for restoration projects throughout the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks.

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IUSD Band Spectacular Brings Over 1,200 Student Performers Together on November 4

Join Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) for its Band Spectacular on Wednesday, November 4, from 7–9 p.m. at Irvine High School Stadium. More than 1,200 students will perform, featuring marching bands, color guard, and dance teams from Irvine’s five high schools. The evening will end with a special performance bringing middle and high school bands together.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 22 - Fall Concert, 7:00 PM

  • October 29 - IUSD High School Vocal Festival, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Find Your Fur-ever Friend This Fall with Waived Adoption Fees

The Irvine Animal Care Center is celebrating fall with its Fall into Fur-ever promotion, offering waived adoption fees for its longest-resident pets and small animals. These lovable animals are waiting for their forever homes! Look for purple kennel card icons to identify eligible pets.

For available pets and adoption hours, visit cityofirvine.gov/animals.

UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Makes History with Sweep of Big West Honors

UC Irvine men’s soccer made program history by sweeping all three Big West weekly awards for the first time since their introduction in 2021.

  • Gage Lyons earned Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two game-winning goals

  • Gustavo Gonzalez received Defensive Player of the Week for his assists and strong defensive play

  • Pierce Rizzo was named Rookie of the Week after scoring his first career goal

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 21 - vs Cal Poly, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 24 - vs RV UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Oct 23 - vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 25 - vs Air Force, 12:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Sat, Oct 24 - vs UC San Diego, 5:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs El Camino and Chaffey, TBA

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs San Diego City, TBA

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 23 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2026

Thursday, October 22

  • Tennis, Girls - 3:15 PM vs Pacifica Christian/Orange Cty

Irvine Police Arrest Two Suspects for Mail Theft with Help from Drone

Irvine Police arrested two suspects after a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot spotted a suspicious truck driving through a residential neighborhood. The drone captured two individuals allegedly stealing mail from neighborhood mailboxes, allowing officers to quickly intercept the vehicle. Nicholas James Hooper, 38, and Robert Patrick Zimmerman, 35, were arrested and booked into Orange County Jail on multiple charges, including mail theft, identity theft, and conspiracy.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

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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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