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Join Irvine Police at National Night Out on August 6 at the Great Park

Issue # 0219

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Joshua Tjia
05 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏙️📄 Irvine City Council Delays Decision on Major Housing Plan Until August 13

🚔👮 Join Irvine Police at National Night Out on August 6 at the Great Park

🥦🥕Irvine's Great Park Farmers Market Relocates for a Fresh Start on Corsair Street

🚸🚦 Slow Down to Save Lives: DA Urges Drivers to Keep Speeds Safe for Pedestrians

😷🩺 UC Irvine's Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith Develops Groundbreaking Oral Cancer Detection Camera

🌕 Join an Evening Full Moon Hike Through Irvine's Beautiful Landscapes

🎻🎶 Showcase Your Musical Talent with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra: Earn Volunteer Hours and Perform on World-Class Stages

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐇 Find Your Furry Friend: Join Irvine's Clear The Shelters Event with Special Adoption Fees

🤽‍♀️💦 Team USA and UCI's Tara Prentice Dominate Group Play, Ready for Women's Water Polo Quarterfinals

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Football Team Gears Up for Historic Season in Epsilon League

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💳 Suspect Wanted in Irvine for Depositing Stolen $20,939 Check

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What holds the sun up in the sky?

Sunbeams.

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

Irvine City Council Delays Decision on Major Housing Plan Until August 13

Irvine City Council reviewed a proposed update to the Irvine General Plan on July 23, focusing on constructing thousands of housing units to meet state mandates. The discussion was extended to the next meeting on August 13. The plan, first adopted in 1973 and last significantly updated in 2000, aims to comply with California's housing mandates by February 15, 2025. Irvine needs to build 23,610 new units by October 2029, including over 10,000 low-income units. The 2045 General Plan proposes up to 57,656 new units, concentrating on high-density areas like the Irvine Business Complex. The plan faces three options: approve the maximum units, approve a modified plan, or reject it, with staff recommending the modified plan. Public comments included support and concerns about accessibility and housing for students. If passed, the plan requires overriding a previous decision by the Airport Land Use Commission regarding noise and safety. The final decision will be revisited on August 13.

Join Irvine Police at National Night Out on August 6 at the Great Park

National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Park. Meet Irvine Police officers and see their tools, equipment, and vehicles. Enjoy food trucks, community booths, and giveaways. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to Families Forward. Free parking is available in Lot 2.

#NationalNightOut #IrvinePolice #WeAreIrvine

Irvine's Great Park Farmers Market Relocates for a Fresh Start on Corsair Street

The Great Park Farmers Market has moved to Corsair Street, near the Palm Court Arts Complex. Enjoy farm-fresh produce, crafts, and food trucks in a new location. Open every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with free parking and admission. Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/farmersmarket.

#GreatParkFarmersMarket #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

Slow Down to Save Lives: DA Urges Drivers to Keep Speeds Safe for Pedestrians

In the US, around 70,000 pedestrians are hit by vehicles annually, resulting in many serious and fatal injuries. The risk of severe injury increases with the vehicle's speed: 10% at 16 mph, 25% at 23 mph, 50% at 31 mph, 75% at 39 mph, and 90% at 46 mph. The Orange County District Attorney's Office advises drivers to maintain appropriate speeds to help ensure pedestrian safety, emphasizing that a few extra minutes for drivers could save lives.

UC Irvine's Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith Develops Groundbreaking Oral Cancer Detection Camera

Dr. Petra Wilder-Smith of UC Irvine has developed an innovative camera for early detection of oral cancers, enhancing accuracy from 40%-60% to 87%-93%. This intraoral camera, created with Rongguang Liang from the University of Arizona, aims to improve patient outcomes by enabling earlier diagnoses. Supported by grants since 2008, the device is now patented and being prepared for commercial use. Wilder-Smith, recognized as UCI Beall Applied Innovation’s 2023 Innovator of the Year, continues her mission to improve oral cancer outcomes, a critical focus of her career.

Join an Evening Full Moon Hike Through Irvine's Beautiful Landscapes

Enjoy an easy evening hike through stunning rock formations and native plants, covering 2.5 miles round trip to Loma Ridge. The hike will be held on Monday, August 19, from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm, at Hicks Haul Road - Jeffrey in the Irvine Open Space Preserve.

Showcase Your Musical Talent with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra: Earn Volunteer Hours and Perform on World-Class Stages

The South Coast Chinese Orchestra seeks string players of all ages! Join them for professional group training every Wednesday from 7-9 pm, and Saturday from September to early October from 6-9:30 pm. High school students can earn volunteer hours, and everyone can enjoy prestigious performance opportunities.

Requirements: Over three years of playing experience and commitment to the training schedule. Embrace this chance to enhance your skills and perform on world-class stages! Contact them to join and start your musical journey!

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Find Your Furry Friend: Join Irvine's Clear The Shelters Event with Special Adoption Fees

In just one week, the Irvine Animal Care Center will join the 10th annual Clear The Shelters event, running from August 10 to September 9. During this period, adoption fees for dogs/puppies and cats/kittens are reduced to $20, and fees for small animals are waived. Explore available pets and learn about the adoption process at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet. Don’t miss this chance to find your perfect furry match!

#WeAreIrvine #ClearTheShelters #AdoptLove #IrvineAnimalCareCenter #IrvineAnimals #WeAreIrvine

Team USA and UCI's Tara Prentice Dominate Group Play, Ready for Women's Water Polo Quarterfinals

UCI Alumni Tara Prentice and women’s water polo Team USA concluded Group Play with an impressive 3-1 record. They now advance to the Quarterfinals, which begin on Tuesday, August 6th. Stay tuned and support our Olympians as they strive for gold!

#TogetherWeZot | #OlympiansMadeHere | #Paris2024

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.

Crean Lutheran Football Team Gears Up for Historic Season in Epsilon League

Crean Lutheran High School's football team aims to build on its recent success as it enters the Epsilon League for the first time, where all teams made the 2023 CIF playoffs. Led by Coach Rick Curtis, the Saints reached the CIF quarterfinals in 2022 and 2023 and are optimistic for 2024. Their strong defense, with ten returning starters including standout players like Ben Byszewski, Carter Jones, and Tyler Parker, is expected to be a key asset. On offense, sophomore quarterback Caden Jones and a robust line led by Kyler Petronis are set to lead the charge. The team will rely on a "running back by committee" strategy and has strengthened its receiving corps with new transfers. Special teams will be anchored by Connor Stephens. The Saints' 2024 schedule includes challenging preseason games and their first out-of-state trip to play Mullen High School in Denver. Home games will be held on their campus field.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Suspect Wanted in Irvine for Depositing Stolen $20,939 Check

An Irvine business check was intercepted from the mail around May 3, and the suspect is believed to have deposited it into an ATM account, resulting in a $20,939 loss. The investigation is ongoing, and identifying the suspect would be helpful. Please email tips to [email protected].

#irvine #irvinepd #irvinepolice #cityofirvine #wanted #crime #investigation

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

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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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