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Irvine Residents Alerted to Proposed 541,344 sq. ft. Warehouse Complex
Issue # 0170
In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .
๐ Laugh Of The Day
๐ค๏ธ Irvine Weather
๐ ๐ง Irvine Residents Alerted to Proposed 541,344 sq. ft. Warehouse Complex
๐ ๐ Irvine Parks Ranked No. 4 in Nation, Best in California for Ninth Consecutive Year
๐๐ฎ Hanfu Experience Party: Discover Traditional Chinese Attire in Irvine
๐๐ฟ Taste the History: Strawberry Storytelling and Tasting in Irvine
๐ซโญ๏ธ IUSD Honors 2023-2024 Scholar Athletes and Athletes of the Year
๐ฅ๐ฉบ Celebrate National Urgent Care Awareness Month This May
๐ Meet Your Fluffy Neighbor: The Fascinating World of Desert Cottontail Rabbits
๐จ๐๏ธ Discover Unique Handcrafted Art at Irvine Studio Arts Festival on June 1
๐ผ๐ผ Upcoming High School Music Calendar
๐๐ 11 Dogs, 10 Cats, and 1 Rabbit Find New Homes in a Week of Successful Adoptions
๐พ UC Irvine Men's Tennis: Big West Champions and NCAA Contenders with Academic Honors
โพ๏ธ Freshman Ricky Ojeda Named Sgt. Pepperoniโs Anteater of the Week After Stellar Relief Pitching
๐๐๐พโพ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games
โฝ๏ธ 2024 Men's Soccer Season Schedule Announced for Irvine Valley College
๐๐ Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS
๐๐พ High School Athletics Calendar
๐ฎ๐ฏ Irvine Police Detain Repeat Offender After Attempted Target Theft
๐๐ฅญ๐ Local Farmers Markets
๐๐ช๐Irvineโs Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?
๐ ๐ Lots of Local Events
๐๐ก Useful Contact Information
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Irvine Residents Alerted to Proposed 541,344 sq. ft. Warehouse Complex
Irvine residents near the Von Karman Corporate Center were notified about a proposed plan to build a 541,344 square-foot warehouse complex, replacing nine existing buildings. Concerns include increased pollution, noise, and traffic. It has been highlighted that potential negative impacts on neighborhood aesthetics and property values could occur. Residents are urged to engage in the planning process, with comments directed to Senior Planner Hernan DeStantos. The city has not yet responded, and no public hearing date has been set.
Irvine Parks Ranked No. 4 in Nation, Best in California for Ninth Consecutive Year
Irvine's parks have been ranked No. 4 in the nation and the best in California for the ninth consecutive year by the Trust for Public Land. With 93% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park, Irvine's investment in accessible and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities is commendable. Learn more about the ParkScore ranking at bit.ly/3Ke6iss and explore our 22 community parks, 40 neighborhood parks, and the expansive Great Park at cityofirvine.org/parks.
Hanfu Experience Party: Discover Traditional Chinese Attire in Irvine
Join the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center's Hanfu Experience Party on June 2, at 4 PM - 5:30 PM. Explore the history and charm of traditional Hanfu attire with expert explanations, try on various Hanfu garments, and have your moments captured by a photographer. The event is free but requires prior RSVP for all participants, including minors.
Taste the History: Strawberry Storytelling and Tasting in Irvine
Join the Irvine Historical Society on Sunday, May 26, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. at 5 San Joaquin, Irvine, for an educational session on the history of strawberries and their agricultural impact in the area. Enjoy a tasting of fresh strawberries and strawberry drinks.
#IrvineHistory #StrawberryHistory #IrvineAgriculture #LetsTalkHistory #IrvineCa
IUSD Honors 2023-2024 Scholar Athletes and Athletes of the Year
IUSD announced the 2023-2024 Scholar Athletes and Athletes of the Year, celebrating senior student-athletes who have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher and excelled at the Varsity level. Each high school nominated eight Scholar-Athletes, from which one male and one female were selected as Athlete of the Year. This year's honorees include:
Kalia Kau (Soccer) and Joshua Greenberg (Baseball) from Irvine High
Riley Bajorek (Softball) and Zaid Yunis (Basketball) from Northwood High
Vianna Pineda (Flag Football, Basketball, Softball) and Rocky Palacio (Baseball, Football) from Portola High
Riley Hertstein (Flag Football, Soccer, Track & Field) and Koa Saito (Football, Lacrosse) from University High
Milan Heisdorf (Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer) and Jacob Wang (Swimming) from Woodbridge High
Congratulations to these dedicated athletes! More details at iusd.org/ScholarAthletes2024.
Celebrate National Urgent Care Awareness Month This May
May is National Urgent Care Awareness Month, highlighting the crucial role of urgent care facilities in our healthcare system. Urgent care centers provide walk-in medical care for non-life-threatening conditions, bridging the gap between emergency rooms and primary care physicians. They offer flexible hours, making them ideal for immediate care during evenings and weekends. Urgent care centers help alleviate pressure on emergency rooms and offer a convenient, cost-effective alternative to primary care. Services include treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries, diagnostic services, preventative care, and occupational medicine. With a 60% increase in patient volume since 2019, urgent care centers are essential for timely and effective healthcare. Family Care Centers Medical Group, with locations in Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Fountain Valley, provides exceptional urgent care services in a welcoming environment.
Meet Your Fluffy Neighbor: The Fascinating World of Desert Cottontail Rabbits
Meet the Desert Cottontail Rabbit, SoCal's backyard companion! These rabbits enjoy a diet of succulents and seeds, and females can have up to 6 babies per litter. Their fur changes color for camouflage, and they alert others of danger by thumping their hind feet. As vital prey for predators like coyotes and bobcats, they help maintain ecosystem balance.
Discover Unique Handcrafted Art at Irvine Studio Arts Festival on June 1
Join the Irvine Studio Arts Festival on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Community Park. Attendees can discover and purchase unique, handcrafted art from over 100 talented Southern California artists, featuring items such as glass, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography, woodworking, clothing, and more. Parking and admission are free. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org/studioartsfestival.
#IrvineStudioArtsFestival #ShopLocal #SupportArtists #30thAnniversary #IrvineFineArts #ArtHappensHere #WeAreIrvine
Upcoming Northwood High Schoolโs Music Calendar
No events scheduled for May.
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/
Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar
No events scheduled for May.
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html
Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar
No events scheduled for May.
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/
Upcoming Woodbridge High Schoolโs Vocal Music Calendar
May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html
Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar
No events scheduled for May.
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar
Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar
Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal โVoicesโ (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.
Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.
Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.
For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html
11 Dogs, 10 Cats, and 1 Rabbit Find New Homes in a Week of Successful Adoptions
Between May 13โ19, 11 dogs (Bubbles, Clay, Daisy, Diego, Hera, Jellybean, Joey, Pretzel, Sadie, Taquito, Zion), 10 cats (Adella, Arista, Bolt, Ciele, Kanan, Martinelli, Mei, Rafa, Serena, Sophie), and 1 rabbit (Mocha) found new homes! Additionally, 3 cats (Freckles, Jimmy, Sunshine) were sent to rescue, and 3 dogs and 2 cats were reunited with their owners. For more adoption details, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.
UC Irvine Men's Tennis: Big West Champions and NCAA Contenders with Academic Honors
UC Irvine's men's tennis team clinched the Big West Championship for the second time in three years, earning an NCAA Tournament bid. The Anteaters, ranked 69th nationally, finished second in regular-season standings with a 5-1 record, and defeated UC Santa Barbara in the championship match. Standout player Noah Zamora went undefeated in Big West matches and freshman Andy Nguyen was named Big West Freshman of the Year. Despite falling to TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, UCI had a strong season with notable performances from several players, including doubles victories and academic accolades. Coach Mike Saunders was named Big West Coach of the Year.
Freshman Ricky Ojeda Named Sgt. Pepperoniโs Anteater of the Week After Stellar Relief Pitching
Freshman Ricky Ojeda has been named the Sgt. Pepperoniโs Anteater of the Week for his outstanding performance as a relief pitcher in UC Irvineโs series win over Cal State Fullerton. Ojeda pitched 4.1 scoreless innings across two games, striking out 10 batters and allowing only two hits. His efforts helped secure a 10-6 extra-inning win and an 18-4 victory. UC Irvine, now 41-11 overall, will host CSUN for their final regular-season series from May 23-25.
UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games
Baseball
Thu, May 23: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM
Fri, May 24: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM
Sat, May 25: vs CSUN, 1:00 PM
2024 Men's Soccer Season Schedule Announced for Irvine Valley College
The 2024 men's soccer schedule for Irvine Valley College (IVC) has been announced. Last season, IVC finished with a 12-4-6 record and made it to the So. Cal. Regional Playoffs, where they lost in double overtime to Mt. SAC. Sophomore stars Lennart Granzow and Grant Miller were honored with first team all-Orange Empire Conference selections, with Granzow also receiving multiple state and national honors. Coach Conor Ward, in his second year, helped eight players move on to four-year schools. The 2024 season starts on Aug. 27 at El Camino, followed by the Hartnell Tournament. IVC begins conference play on Oct. 1 against Saddleback.
๐โฝ๐ Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS
No upcoming IVC home games
High School Athletics Calendar -
** Updated With May Schedule
Upcoming Irvine High Schoolโs Varsity home games:
No upcoming home games.
Irvine Police Detain Repeat Offender After Attempted Target Theft
On May 17, Irvine PD officers responded to a theft at a local Target, where a suspect threatened loss prevention officers while attempting to steal a cart of items. The suspect fled but was quickly detained nearby after a brief foot chase. Further investigation revealed the suspect had stolen from the same store before. He was booked into the Orange County Jail for burglary and resisting arrest.
#irvine #irvinepolice #irvinepd #police #lawenforcement #cityofirvine #orangecounty
Irvineโs Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?
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Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market
When: Wednesday, 9 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: 6670 Alton Pkwy, in front of the Medical Office Building
More Info: 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
When: Sunday, 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618
More Info: 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
May 24 Anime Night: Piano Candlelit Concert, Irvine 7:30-8:30 PM
May 25 ABT Final Showcase
May 26 Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony 4 PM
May 27 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park 10 AM
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Irvine Ranch Water District
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Waste Management
Customer Service: 949-345-1546
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