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Irvine Vegetation Fire Quickly Contained Near Irvine Center Drive

Issue # 0619

Author

Joshua Tjia
27 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚒🌱 Irvine Vegetation Fire Quickly Contained Near Irvine Center Drive

🚧🚜 Construction Progress Continues on Marine Way Underpass at Great Park

🍵☕️ La La Land Brings Signature Coffee, Matcha, and Toasts to Irvine Spectrum

🧋 Enjoy a Free Boba Topping with Any Tea Purchase at Cha for Tea This Thursday

🔭🌟 Irvine Students Receive Top Honors at State Science Fair Competition

🥗🥘 Stress Less with These Comforting and Healthy Recipes from UCI Health

🌳🦋 Little Explorers Hike Returns to Mason Regional Park with Butterfly Garden Fun

🎨🌷 Two-Day Modern Makers Mart Coming to Woodbridge Village Center, May 16–17

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈 Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Kitten Season Tips for Residents

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball Rallies Late to Beat UC San Diego 9-7

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Secures Another All-IVC Singles Final at Ojai

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🍷 Irvine PD Investigating Theft of Over $2,600 in Wine from Gelson’s

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the koala do well at his job interview?

He had all the right koalafications.

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

Irvine Vegetation Fire Quickly Contained Near Irvine Center Drive

Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority quickly put out a small brush fire near Irvine Center Drive and Pacifica Place in Irvine around 1:30 p.m. yesterday. The fire burned about 1.5 acres of dry vegetation, but no homes were damaged and no one was hurt. With warmer weather and dry grass increasing fire risk, OCFA is reminding residents to stay safe and have a wildfire evacuation plan.

Construction Progress Continues on Marine Way Underpass at Great Park

The Marine Way Undercrossing and Extension project at Great Park continues to make steady progress, with construction crews installing reinforcing steel for the exterior and interior walls of the Marine Way box in preparation for a scheduled concrete pour on April 28. Crews are also completing directional drilling work to relocate utility lines beneath the future underpass.

La La Land Brings Signature Coffee, Matcha, and Toasts to Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Spectrum Center has welcomed La La Land for a soft opening, now serving its signature coffee drinks, matchas, and popular avocado toasts. Guests can stop by now for a first taste, with the official grand opening celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 2.

Enjoy a Free Boba Topping with Any Tea Purchase at Cha for Tea This Thursday

CHA for TEA at the Woodbridge Village Center is celebrating National Boba Day with a special freebie on Thursday, April 30. Customers can get one free boba topping with any tea purchase by showing the promotion post in-store.

Irvine Students Receive Top Honors at State Science Fair Competition

Irvine Unified School District students were recognized for strong performances at the recent California Science and Engineering Fair, where 15 students earned top placements in their division categories along with several special awards. Sierra Vista Middle School student Rene Kwon received first place in the Medicine and Physiology category and was also honored with the Project of the Year special award and Junior Division recognition. The state competition is the final science fair of the year for grades 6–12, marking an impressive finish to the science fair season for IUSD students.

Stress Less with These Comforting and Healthy Recipes from UCI Health

Stress can affect both your body and mind and eating balanced, nutrient-rich meals can help reduce anxiety and support overall health. Foods rich in magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3s, whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and plenty of water can help lower stress, while processed foods, excess sugar, and too much caffeine may make it worse. Try these recipes from UCI Health formulated to help improve mood and wellness.

  • Coriander–Citrus Roasted Beets with Pumpkin Seed Gremolata
    Roasted beets help improve blood flow and reduce fatigue, while coriander, cumin, pumpkin seeds, citrus, and herbs support relaxation, lower cortisol, and help the body manage stress.

  • Poached Chicken in Saffron, Leek and Parsley Broth
    Lean chicken helps support mood balance, while saffron or turmeric may improve mood and reduce anxiety. Served with farro or barley, this dish also helps keep blood sugar steady and supports lasting energy.

Little Explorers Hike Returns to Mason Regional Park with Butterfly Garden Fun

Join OC Parks for the Little Explorers Hike at Mason Regional Park on Saturday, May 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am, where children ages 3–6 and their families can enjoy a fun and easy nature walk to Mason’s Butterfly Garden. Led by park naturalists, this beginner-friendly hike gives little ones a chance to explore nature and discover butterflies.

Two-Day Modern Makers Mart Coming to Woodbridge Village Center, May 16–17

Join the two-day Modern Makers Mart at Woodbridge Village Center in Irvine on May 16–17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a weekend of handmade shopping, live music, family-friendly activities, and pet-friendly fun. The event will take place in the main courtyard with over 30 handmade vendors, a kids craft station, and a mom-and-me project.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 28: American in Paris Joint Concert, Portola HS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 9, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 9: Glendale Festival, Glendale HS

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further upcoming events for this month

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Kitten Season Tips for Residents

The Irvine Animal Care Center is reminding residents to take a careful and gentle approach during kitten season. While it may be tempting to immediately rescue kittens found alone, their mother is often nearby and still caring for them. Giving her space and time to return is often the best way to help.

• Observe from a distance for up to 24 hours before stepping in
• Mother cats are often nearby, hunting or taking a short break
• Avoid getting too close, as too much activity can scare the mother away
• If the kittens appear sick, injured, or in distress, contact Irvine Animal Services right away
• If the mother does not return after 24 hours, call Irvine Animal Services at 949-724-7092

UC Irvine Baseball Rallies Late to Beat UC San Diego 9-7

UC Irvine baseball rallied in the ninth inning to defeat UC San Diego 9-7. Daniel Polasek led the offense with four RBIs, and Tommy Farmer added an inside-the-park home run. The Anteaters improved to 18-23 overall and 9-12 in conference play.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Tue, Apr 28 - USC, 6:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Secures Another All-IVC Singles Final at Ojai

Irvine Valley College men’s tennis will once again have an all-IVC singles final at the Ojai Tournament, as freshmen Steven Anderson and Philip Neuman advanced to the championship match. Neuman defeated Cabrillo’s Jack Van Ness in straight sets, while Anderson battled through two tough matches to earn his spot, setting up another Irvine Valley showdown for the title after last year’s all-IVC final.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Flag Football

  • Fri, May 1 - Cypress, 3:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Monday, April 27

  • Tennis, Boys - 3:15 PM vs Sage Hill

Tuesday, April 28

  • Track and Field, Boys - 2:00 PM vs Pacific Hills Field Event League Finals

  • Track and Field, Girls - 2:00 PM vs Pacific Hills Field Event League Finals

  • Tennis, Boys - 3:15 PM vs University

  • Softball - 3:30 PM vs Rosary Academy

Irvine PD Investigating Theft of Over $2,600 in Wine from Gelson’s

Irvine Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man connected to the alleged theft of more than $2,600 worth of high-end wine bottles from Gelson's Market. Anyone who may recognize the individual is encouraged to contact Detective Drake at [email protected].

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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