Local Scam Artist Busted: Irvine Police Nabs Fraudulent Property Manager - Over $200,000 Swindled

Irvine Police arrested 29-year-old Surong Li for grand theft, fake ID possession, and theft by false pretense, as she posed as a property manager to scam individuals in home lease agreements. Some rental properties were fake, while others saw no transfer of funds to the actual property owners, totaling a loss of over $200,000 to victims. Police urge awareness of such scams and request other victims to report to [email protected].

To avoid rental scams:

1. Employ reputable real estate agents.

2. Request property tours.

3. Speak to property owners directly.

4. Be wary of pressure to lease immediately, cash payments, absence of credit checks, or payments directed to individuals other than the homeowner/property manager.

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Irvine Police Request Public Assistance in Identifying Suspects of a $200,000 Burglary Case

The Irvine Police have been on this case since September 10, two men trailed a person from a mall to her home after she bought pricey items, later burglarizing her house and stealing property worth over $200,000. They drove an older white Mazda CX-9 and a 2014 silver Mazda CX-5. If recognized, email [email protected]. The Irvine Police now seek public help with shared images.

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Final Call for Public Submission of Voting District Maps in Irvine

The Irvine City Council is set to review the last batch of proposed voting district maps, which have been submitted by the public and crafted by a professional demographer hired by the city. The deadline for map submission is tomorrow, September 29, with a public hearing scheduled for October 10. Interested individuals can learn how to create and submit their maps by visiting DrawIrvine.org/Draw-A-Map.

Concordia University Irvine Students Volunteer at Goodwill for Day of Service

Yesterday, an outstanding group of students from Concordia University Irvine participated in a Day of Service at Goodwill of Orange County. The organization expressed gratitude towards the university for this initiative and welcomed them for future visits. #ocgoodwill #concordiairvine

IUSD Schools Soar to Top Rankings in California and Nationally!

The latest "Best High Schools" rankings by U.S. News & World Report saw four high schools from the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) making it to the top 100 in California, a distinctive achievement as IUSD was the only district in Orange County to have four schools listed.

Northwood High School, #31 in California, #216 in the U.S.

University High School, #35 in California, #255 in the U.S.

Woodbridge High School, #47 in California, #337 in the U.S.

Irvine High School, #61 in California, #423 in the U.S.

* Portola High School, which opened in 2016, was not eligible for consideration at this time.

The rankings evaluated over 25,000 public high schools across the U.S. on six key parameters including college readiness, state assessment scores, and graduation rates. Portola High School, opened in 2016, was not eligible for ranking this time.

Read more here

High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar

Upcoming High School Football Games (Varsity Level)

1. October 13 at 5:00 PM

   • Northwood High Vs Portola

2. October 27 at 7:00 PM

   • Irvine High Vs University

Northwood High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

University High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletic Calendar (Varsity Level)

Avoid Delays: Alternate Routes Suggested Amidst Irvine Center Drive Upgrades

The ongoing road rehabilitation on Irvine Center Drive is progressing as planned, with completion expected by December. Post leveling, a 2.5-inch rubberized asphalt layer will be added for a smoother road, along with new striping for better safety and visibility. Despite efforts to maintain traffic flow, some delays are anticipated, so alternative routes are suggested. More details can be found on the Capital Improvement Program map linked below.

For more information, visit Capital Improvement Program map at bit.ly/433IwX9.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the City of Irvine at the Great Park!

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture and other countries in East and Southeast Asia. It is the second-most important holiday after Lunar New Year and dates back over 3,000 years, when the Emperor of China worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. The City of Irvine will host a Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park on Friday, September 29th from 5 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly festival includes education, entertainment, crafts, food trucks, and artistic demonstrations. Local community partners will be in attendance to support the event and share organizational information and resources. This event is free, open to all ages, and no registration is required.

For more information about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Irvine, please visit cityofirvine.org/midautumn.

IUSD's College, Career and Life Readiness Fair on Oct. 23

The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is hosting a College, Career, and Life Readiness Fair on October 23, from 5-7 p.m. at Northwood High School. This free event, open to all students, families, and community members, aims to provide valuable resources and information for future planning. Additional details can be found on the event's flier.

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