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Join a Scenic Mountain Bike Adventure Through Irvine’s Beautiful Wilderness Trails, Oct. 30

Issue # 0718

Author

Joshua Tjia
20 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🫖🍵 More Than Just Tea: Meet the Irvine Family Behind Redstraw Tea Bar in Cypress Village

🚙💥 Irvine Police Release New Update on Fatal McLaren Crash Investigation

🍞🎃 85°C Bakery Cafe Brings Back Seasonal Pumpkin Bread for a Limited Time

🀄️🍜 Join Pho Saigon Pearl for an Evening of Mahjong, Food, and Fun, Oct. 21

🥕🍲 Support Better Digestion with These Fiber-Rich, Gut-Friendly Recipes

🌳🚲 Join a Scenic Mountain Bike Adventure Through Irvine’s Beautiful Wilderness Trails, Oct. 30

🛍️🍂 Celebrate Fall with Shopping, Crafts, and Live Music at Woodbury Town Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐕 Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 17 Pet Adoptions and 3 Reunions

⚽️ UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Defeats Sacramento State 3-0

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Football Celebrates Homecoming Victory at SoFi Stadium

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚦🚔 Routine Traffic Stop in Irvine Leads to Drug Seizure and Two Arrests

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How do leaves get from place to place?

Autumn-mobiles.

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

More Than Just Tea: Meet the Irvine Family Behind Redstraw Tea Bar in Cypress Village

Redstraw Tea Bar at Irvine’s Cypress Village Shopping Center is a family-run business owned by local residents Eunyoun Seo and Ki Lee, with their son Ian helping alongside 12 employees. Known for its friendly service and personalized drinks, the shop offers customizable black, green, oolong, and herbal teas, including caffeine-free options and ceremonial-grade matcha from Japan. Customer favorites include Mango Mojito, Peach Bellini, Redstraw Milk Tea, and Island Glow smoothies. The family takes pride in building lasting relationships with customers and being part of the Irvine community.

Irvine Police Release New Update on Fatal McLaren Crash Investigation

The Irvine Police Department has released a third update on the September 13 fatal McLaren crash at Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue that claimed two lives. On October 14, the heavily damaged vehicle unexpectedly caught fire while stored at a secured tow facility in Costa Mesa. Preliminary findings and surveillance footage indicate the fire started spontaneously, with no one near or interacting with the vehicle. Both the collision and fire investigations remain ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.

85°C Bakery Cafe Brings Back Seasonal Pumpkin Bread for a Limited Time

85°C Bakery Cafe is bringing back its seasonal Pumpkin Bread for a limited time. This soft, fluffy treat is filled with pumpkin puree and a hint of cinnamon, shaped like a mini pumpkin, and topped with a chocolate stick. Freshly made in small batches daily, it's available at participating locations while supplies last.

Join Pho Saigon Pearl for an Evening of Mahjong, Food, and Fun, Oct. 21

Join Pho Saigon Pearl at the Irvine Spectrum for a special Mahjong Night on Wednesday, October 21, from 6–9 p.m. Enjoy Vietnamese food, learn how to play mahjong, and take part in friendly competition.

Support Better Digestion with These Fiber-Rich, Gut-Friendly Recipes

Eating well is a great way to support colon health and overall wellness. Here are two nutrient-rich recipes from UCI Health packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats to promote better digestion and a healthier gut.

- Rainbow Carrots with Harissa, Herb Drizzle, and Pistachios: A colorful dish featuring fiber-rich carrots, antioxidant-packed herbs and spices, olive oil, and pistachios to support healthy digestion, beneficial gut bacteria, and overall wellness.

- Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Pumpkin Seed Sauce: A nutritious twist on a family favorite, combining fiber-rich black beans, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, peppers, and pumpkin seeds to promote digestive health, support beneficial gut bacteria, and provide essential vitamins and minerals.

Join a Scenic Mountain Bike Adventure Through Irvine’s Beautiful Wilderness Trails, Oct. 30

Join a docent-led mountain bike adventure through Bommer Canyon, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, and Shady Canyon on Friday, October 30, from 8 a.m. to noon. This challenging 15-mile ride features approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, scenic views, steep climbs, and exciting singletrack descents.

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Celebrate Fall with Shopping, Crafts, and Live Music at Woodbury Town Center

Join Modern Makers Mart for its Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Market at Woodbury Town Center on November 14–15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy shopping from over 55 local makers and small businesses offering handmade goods, seasonal finds, gifts, and treats. The event will also feature live music, fun crafts, and a kids’ craft station. Bring your family and friends for a festive weekend of shopping and fall activities!

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 17 Pet Adoptions and 3 Reunions

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 17 pet adoptions from October 12–18, including 6 dogs, 8 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and 1 rabbit. Additionally, two dogs and one cat were happily reunited with their owners.

Visit cityofirvine.gov/animals for adoption information and operating hours.

UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Defeats Sacramento State 3-0

UC Irvine men’s soccer defeated Sacramento State 3-0, securing a spot in the Big West Championship. The Anteaters (8-5-2) will next return home to face Cal Poly on October 21.

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 

Women’s Basketball

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs San Diego City, 1:30 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

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

Crean Lutheran Football Celebrates Homecoming Victory at SoFi Stadium

Crean Lutheran defeated La Habra 35-28 in a homecoming football game at SoFi Stadium, led by Caleb Bey Jr., who rushed for 165 yards and scored four touchdowns. The Saints secured their fourth straight win and remain undefeated in Bravo League play with a 6-2 overall record.

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

Routine Traffic Stop in Irvine Leads to Drug Seizure and Two Arrests

A routine traffic stop in Irvine led to two arrests after police discovered suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a fake driver’s license inside a vehicle. Jeremy Preston Hackett, 36, of Westminster, was arrested for drug possession and a probation violation, while Heather Hopkins, 34, of Santa Ana, was arrested for drug possession, using a fake driver’s license, and multiple outstanding warrants. Both were booked into Orange County Jail. A third passenger, who was not involved, was released at the scene.

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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