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Irvine Voters to Decide on Ranked Choice Voting This November

Issue # 0654

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Joshua Tjia
16 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🗳️ Irvine Voters to Decide on Ranked Choice Voting This November

📻 Irvine Police Seek Volunteers for Disaster Emergency Communications Team

🌳🎉 Woodbridge to Celebrate 50 Years with Expanded Fourth of July Festivities

🪕🎶 Beatles Tribute Concert Brings Classic Hits to Mike Ward Community Park

💧☀️🚲 IUSD Shares Summer Safety Tips for Water, Bikes, and Sun

🤒 How to Care for a Common Cold at Home

🌱🥾 Lace Up for a Scenic Sunday Fitness Hike Through Limestone Canyon, June 21

🎨 Explore Layered Prints Inspired by Nature from Irvine's June Featured Artist

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈‍⬛ 11 Pets Find Forever Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

⛳️ UCLA Transfer Zoe Sprecher Joins UC Irvine Women's Golf for 2026–27

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔 Irvine Police Use Drone to Help Locate and Arrest Suspected DUI Driver

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why couldn't the leopard play hide and seek?

Because he was always spotted.

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

Irvine Voters to Decide on Ranked Choice Voting This November

Irvine voters are expected to decide this November whether the city should adopt ranked choice voting for future City Council elections. Under the proposed system, voters would rank candidates by preference, with votes redistributed in rounds until a candidate earns a majority if no one wins outright. The proposal was initially advanced by Councilmembers Kathleen Treseder, Melinda Liu, Betty Martinez Franco, and William Go without a public vote. Following community feedback and public support for a citywide decision, the City Council later directed the City Attorney to prepare a ballot measure for the November 3 election, with additional council action anticipated in the coming weeks.

Irvine Police Seek Volunteers for Disaster Emergency Communications Team

The Irvine Police Department's Irvine Disaster Emergency Communications (IDEC) team is seeking volunteers to help support the city's emergency preparedness efforts. Made up of more than 50 licensed amateur radio operators, IDEC provides backup communications during disasters when traditional systems fail, connecting public safety agencies, evacuation centers, schools, and medical facilities. Members train regularly, assist with community events and emergency drills, and play an important role in Irvine's disaster response plan. General meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Woodbridge to Celebrate 50 Years with Expanded Fourth of July Festivities

Woodbridge Village Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 alongside the United States' 250th anniversary, marking two historic milestones at once. To honor the occasion, Woodbridge will host an expanded Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, featuring a larger and more festive community event that celebrates the neighborhood's five decades of history, traditions, and service while recognizing America's 250 years of independence. More information is available at the event website.

Beatles Tribute Concert Brings Classic Hits to Mike Ward Community Park

Enjoy an evening of live music at Mike Ward Community Park as a Beatles tribute band brings the group's iconic hits to life. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m., and guests are welcome to bring picnic-style meals or purchase snacks from local food trucks. Low-back chairs and blankets are encouraged, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

IUSD Shares Summer Safety Tips for Water, Bikes, and Sun

Summer is a time for swimming, biking, and enjoying the outdoors, but a few simple precautions can help keep everyone safe. IUSD is sharing these reminders to help families have a fun and worry-free season.

Water Safety

  • Always provide active adult supervision around water.

  • Use barriers to prevent children from accessing pools unsupervised.

  • Enroll children in swim lessons and don't rely solely on flotation devices.

Bike & E-Bike Safety

  • Wear a properly fitted helmet.

  • Make sure bikes are in good working condition and fit the rider.

  • Follow traffic laws and use hand signals.

  • Lock bikes when unattended.

  • Register bikes with Irvine Police to aid theft recovery.

Sun Safety

  • Apply sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher daily.

  • Reapply sunscreen every two hours.

  • Seek shade whenever possible.

  • Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses.

How to Care for a Common Cold at Home

Most common colds improve on their own within 7–10 days, and supportive care at home is often the best treatment.

  • Get plenty of rest, drink fluids to stay hydrated, and eat nourishing foods to support recovery.

  • Over-the-counter medications such as decongestants, cough suppressants, antihistamines, and pain relievers can help ease symptoms.

  • Using a humidifier, warm fluids, saline nasal spray, and throat lozenges may provide additional comfort.

  • Antibiotics do not treat viral colds and are only used if a bacterial infection is suspected.

  • Seek medical care if you develop a fever above 101.3°F lasting more than three days, shortness of breath, wheezing, severe sore throat or sinus pain, ear pain, persistent cough, severe body aches, or unusual drowsiness.

  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes, to help prevent spreading germs to others.

Lace Up for a Scenic Sunday Fitness Hike Through Limestone Canyon, June 21

Join OC Parks for a challenging Sunday morning fitness hike through Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve on June 21 from 7–10 a.m. This level 4 hike covers approximately 8.5 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain, combining paved sections and natural trails along Hicks Haul Road, West Loma, and Shoestring trails. Hikers can expect a brisk pace of about 3.5 miles per hour while enjoying panoramic views of Orange County.

Explore Layered Prints Inspired by Nature from Irvine's June Featured Artist

Visit the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store this June to explore and purchase original artwork by featured artist Greg Chrispell. Inspired by the natural world, Chrispell's artwork highlights depth and detail through layered techniques. His work will be available for a limited time throughout the month.

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

11 Pets Find Forever Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated a successful week from June 8–14, with 11 pets finding new homes, including five dogs (Coco, Franco, Harper, Molly, and Nero) and six cats (Carl, Clover, Haley, Seraphina, Tommy, and Thrill). In addition, one dog, one cat, and two birds were transferred to rescue organizations, while two dogs and two cats were reunited with their owners.

Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for adoption information and shelter hours.

UCLA Transfer Zoe Sprecher Joins UC Irvine Women's Golf for 2026–27

UC Irvine women's golf has added UCLA transfer Zoe Sprecher to its 2026–27 roster. Sprecher brings experience from a nationally recognized program and a strong junior golf background, including appearances at the California Women's Amateur Championships and runner-up finishes in major junior tournaments.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine Police Use Drone to Help Locate and Arrest Suspected DUI Driver

After a resident reported a suspected drunk driver swerving on Irvine streets, Irvine Police used their Drone as First Responder program to track the vehicle and guide officers to its location. The driver, who tried to avoid patrol units by hiding in a shopping center, was safely stopped and arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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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