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Irvine Opens New Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge

Issue # 0687

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Joshua Tjia
13 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚶🏻‍♀️🚲 Irvine Opens New Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge

🎶🌟 Irvine Educators Receive State and National Arts Education Honors

🛒📄 Irvine Considers Expanded Job Protections for Grocery Store Employees

📖🖇️ University Park Library Hosts Teen Planner Party August 18

🏃🏽🤸‍♀️ Small Daily Habits Can Lead to Big Health Improvements

🌕 Bommer Canyon Full Moon Hike Returns August 28

🎸 Irvine Art & Music Center to Host Free Ibanez Guitar Event on Aug. 22

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🪮 Late Summer Grooming Tips to Help Dogs and Cats Stay Cool

⚽️ UC Irvine Women's Soccer Rally for 1-1 Draw in Season Opener

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🔫 Two Arrested After Alleged Threats with Replica Gun in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What’s the best arm workout for swimmers?

Pool-ups!

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

Irvine Opens New Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge

The City of Irvine has officially opened the new Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge, making it safer and easier for people to walk and bike across Walnut Avenue, the I-5 Freeway, and the Jeffrey Road Park & Ride. The nearly 1,200-foot bridge is the largest of its kind in Irvine and connects several sections of the city's trail system to a larger regional network. The project also extends the trail to Smoke Tree, with plans to continue to Barranca Parkway.

Irvine Educators Receive State and National Arts Education Honors

Sierra Vista Middle School music teacher Henry Miller has received his second Country Music Association (CMA) Music Teacher of Excellence Award, recognizing his contributions to music education. Miller, who has taught in Irvine for 36 years, plans to use the $5,000 award to purchase new musical scores for the school's bands and orchestras. He credits Irvine's longstanding support for arts education, along with district and community partnerships, for helping expand opportunities for students. Several other Irvine educators have also receive achievements, including Erica Turrell, Katherine Findlay, Becca Voight, and Amanda Mailman, who received state and national honors for excellence in music and theater education.

Irvine Considers Expanded Job Protections for Grocery Store Employees

Irvine City Council is considering a new rule that would help grocery store employees keep their jobs if their store is sold to a new owner. The proposal would require eligible new owners to keep current workers for at least 90 days and would expand protections to some smaller grocery stores that are not covered by state law. Supporters say it helps protect workers and keeps experienced employees on the job, while opponents say it could increase costs and make it harder to keep grocery prices affordable.

University Park Library Hosts Teen Planner Party August 18

University Park Library is hosting a Teen Lounge: Planner Party on Tuesday, August 18, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Teens can drop in to study, work on projects, plan their school year, enjoy a free snack, or take a break with board games and other activities. Basic study supplies and charging outlets will also be available, and no registration is required.

Small Daily Habits Can Lead to Big Health Improvements

Long-term health and fitness success isn't about motivation alone—it's about building habits you can stick with. Creating small, consistent routines can make healthy choices feel automatic and help you reach your goals over time.

  • Build healthy habits: Small, consistent actions are one of the best ways to improve your health and reach long-term fitness goals.

  • Start small: Simple daily choices, repeated over time, can lead to meaningful and lasting improvements.

  • Replace unhealthy routines: Swap habits that don't support your health with healthier ones that fit into your daily life.

  • Stay consistent: Eating well, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and managing stress provide the greatest benefits when practiced consistently.

Bommer Canyon Full Moon Hike Returns August 28

Experience Bommer Canyon Preserve under the light of the full moon on a moderate 3-mile guided hike on Friday, August 28, from 7:30–10 p.m. The hike features scenic sunset and nighttime views and 700 feet of elevation gain with steep climbs.

Irvine Art & Music Center to Host Free Ibanez Guitar Event on Aug. 22

Irvine Art & Music Center will host a free Ibanez in-store event on Saturday, August 22, where visitors can try a variety of Ibanez guitar models, compare their sound and feel, learn more about the brand, and experience the instruments in person.

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

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Late Summer Grooming Tips to Help Dogs and Cats Stay Cool

As the warm weather continues, here are few simple grooming habits that can help keep your dog or cat cool, comfortable, and looking their best.

  • Brush regularly: Brushing removes loose fur, helps pets stay cooler, and keeps their coats healthy. Double-coated dogs may need daily brushing, while long-haired cats benefit from regular grooming to prevent mats and hairballs.

  • Bathe when needed: An occasional cool bath can help remove loose fur and provide relief from the heat. Avoid bathing dogs too often, as it can dry out their skin—every few weeks or about once a month is enough for most.

  • Trim, don't shave: Keeping a dog's coat neatly trimmed can make grooming easier, especially in the fall, but avoid shaving them down to the skin unless your veterinarian recommends it. Their coat helps protect against heat and sunburn.

  • Keep cats comfortable: Most cats groom themselves, but regular brushing and an occasional cool bath for cooperative cats can help reduce shedding and keep them comfortable during warm weather.

UC Irvine Women's Soccer Rally for 1-1 Draw in Season Opener

UC Irvine women's soccer rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against Utah Tech in its 2026 season opener at Anteater Stadium. The Anteaters outshot the Trailblazers 13-8, remained unbeaten in their last five season openers (4-0-1), and will host Concordia in their final exhibition on August 15 before traveling to Stanford on August 23.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Sat, Aug 15 - Pro Showcase, 12:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Sat, Aug 15 - vs USC, 12:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Sat, Aug 15 - vs Concordia Irvine, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Aug 25 - vs Norco, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Sat, Aug 15 - vs Alumni, 10:00 AM

  • Fri, Aug 21 - vs Chaffey, TBA

  • Fri, Aug 21 - Scrimmage Tournament, 9:00 AM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with August Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

August 2026

Thursday, August 13

  • Volleyball, Girls - 5:15 PM vs Canyon/Anahiem

Friday, August 14

  • Football - 5:00 PM vs Pacifica/Garden Grove

Two Arrested After Alleged Threats with Replica Gun in Irvine

Irvine police arrested two men after they allegedly threatened a group of people during an argument in a parking lot near Campus Drive and Bridge Road. Officers quickly located the suspects after they fled, recovered a realistic-looking pellet gun from their vehicle, and arrested a 21-year-old from Big Bear City and a 20-year-old from Riverside on suspicion of brandishing a replica firearm and making criminal threats.

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

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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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