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Minor Earthquake Hits Irvine: Learn How to Protect Yourself During Earthquakes

Issue # 073

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌎⚠🦺 Minor Earthquake Hits Irvine: Learn How to Protect Yourself During Earthquakes

🐙👨‍🔬🥼 UCI's Revolutionary Technology Mimics Octopus Camouflage, Opens New Doors in Robotics and Military

🦆💘🚨 Goose Found Injured by Arrow Near Irvine School, Police Seek Information

♻🍎🍊 California Launches New Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Under SB 1383

🎎📚📖 Irvine University Park Hosts Exciting Japanese Storytime – Fun for Kids of All Ages

😴🕗 Wake Up Refreshed: How REM Sleep Enhances Your Mental Health and Immunity

🚶‍♂️⚠🥾 Explore the Great Outdoors with Confidence: IRC's Top Tips for Trail Safety

📔🌑🚀 NASA Engineer Turned Author Nina Simon to Headline 2024 Creative Edge Lecture

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐱🍯 Meet Toffee, the Snuggle-Loving Senior Cat, at Irvine Animal Care Today

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Celebrates a Hard-Fought 75-67 Win Against Titans

🥇🏃‍♂️💨 UC Irvine's 2024 Track & Field Season: New Talent, Big Expectations, and Key Dates

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐📈 Kaina Alvarez: From Irvine Valley to NCAA Division I Volleyball

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀🌟 Results from the Weekend's High School Basketball Games on Jan 6

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

👮‍♂️💊💵 Irvine Police Nab Duo in Organized Retail Theft; Over $950 in Medication Recovered

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the cat sitting on the computer?

Answer: It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse!

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

Minor Earthquake Hits Irvine: Learn How to Protect Yourself During Earthquakes

Irvine experienced a minor earthquake on January 5. Key safety tips include:

  • practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold On"

  • creating an emergency plan and supply kit

  • securing heavy items at home

In an earthquake, if you're in a car, stop

  • if in bed, protect your head

  • if outdoors, avoid building

  • if inside, stay away from doorways.

For more information, visit www.cityofirvine.org/prepare and www.ready.gov/earthquakes. Stay safe and prepared!

#Irvine #EarthquakePreparedness #BePrepared #SafetyAwareness #Earthquake

UCI's Revolutionary Technology Mimics Octopus Camouflage, Opens New Doors in Robotics and Military

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, inspired by the color-changing abilities of the greater blue-ringed octopus, have developed a new technology that mimics this capability. This technology, suitable for military, medical, robotics, and sustainable energy applications, features dynamic fluorescent and spectroscopic properties, is easy to manufacture, and can scale up to cover large surfaces. The innovation involves a thin film with a design similar to the octopus's skin, using specially designed molecules for durability and self-repair. The study, funded by various agencies including the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation, has been published in Nature Communications.

Goose Found Injured by Arrow Near Irvine School, Police Seek Information

On December 28, 2023, an IPD Animal Services Officer responded to a report of an Egyptian goose with a plastic arrow in its chest near College Park Elementary. The goose died en route to medical care. Contact IPD Animal Services at (949)724-7092 for any information.

#irvine #animalwelfare #wildlifeincident

California Launches New Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Under SB 1383

Starting January 1, 2024, California's SB 1383 initiative requires organic waste recycling to reduce greenhouse gases. Participate by using new or existing bins for food and green waste, and learn specific sorting rules from your local waste hauler or city. For more information and tips, visit OCLandfills.com.

#OCWasteandRecycling #Organics #Recycle #SB1383

Irvine University Park Hosts Exciting Japanese Storytime – Fun for Kids of All Ages

Join a free Japanese Storytime event for children of all ages, featuring stories, songs, and activities in Japanese. No Japanese language knowledge required. Happening on Wednesday, January 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Irvine University Park. Open to families and kids aged 6-11 and under 5.

Wake Up Refreshed: How REM Sleep Enhances Your Mental Health and Immunity

REM sleep is crucial for health, playing a key role in processing emotions and consolidating memories. Dr. Rami N. Khayat, a sleep medicine expert, explains that REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movement, is essential for waking up refreshed and maintaining mental health and a strong immune system. The amount of REM sleep varies with age, with fetuses and newborns experiencing the most.

  • Adults should aim for 7-9 hours of sleep, with about 20-25% in REM.

  • Factors like genetics, lifestyle, and medication can affect REM sleep quality.

  • Avoiding substances like alcohol and caffeine before bed can improve REM sleep.

Explore the Great Outdoors with Confidence: IRC's Top Tips for Trail Safety

To ensure safety while hiking and biking in Orange County, Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) advises:

  • 1) Be prepared with proper gear, a charged phone, first aid kit, water, and snacks.

  • 2) Stay alert to surroundings and stick to designated trails, checking weather and trail conditions beforehand.

  • 3) Hike or bike in groups for added safety, with IRC offering various guided activities.

  • 4) Respect natural habitats by staying on trails and disposing of trash properly.

For more information and activities, visit IRConservancy.org and LetsGoOutside.org, or follow IRC on social media.

NASA Engineer Turned Author Nina Simon to Headline 2024 Creative Edge Lecture

Nina Simon, a multi-talented individual with experience in various fields including NASA engineering and museum direction, will be the speaker at the 2024 Creative Edge Lecture. She's known for her work in community participation across different sectors and has been featured in major publications and on the TEDx stage. Nina has also authored her first novel, "Mother-Daughter Murder Night," as a tribute to her mother. Currently living off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains, more about her can be found at ninaksimon.com. The event is free, with details on sponsorship opportunities available online.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. January 11, 2024: IUSD Winds Area Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

  2. January 12, 2024: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

  3. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  4. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  5. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  6. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

  2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  3. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. January 17th-22nd: WHS Music Department Disney World Trip

  2. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  3. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  4. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  5. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Fri & Sat, Jan. 26 & 27: Weekend Singers & Canta Bella at Pilgrim Pines.

  2. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

  3. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  4. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  5. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  6. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  7. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  8. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  9. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  10. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  11. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  12. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  13. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  14. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  15. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Meet Toffee, the Snuggle-Loving Senior Cat, at Irvine Animal Care Today

Toffee, a loving senior tabby cat, is available for adoption at the Irvine Animal Care Center. Ideal for someone who enjoys snuggles, he loves relaxing and being petted. Visit him today, January 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more details on adoption, check irvineanimals.org.

#AdoptASenior #IrvineAnimals #SeniorSaturday

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Celebrates a Hard-Fought 75-67 Win Against Titans

UC Irvine defeated Cal State Fullerton 75-67, securing a 3-0 record in the Big West and 10-5 overall. UCI's strong performance included a 51% field goal rate and 72.7% free throw accuracy. Key players were Justin Hohn and Derin Saran, each scoring 17 points, with significant contributions from Pierre Crockrell II and Bent Leuchten. Despite a close game, UCI's late-game plays and free throws clinched the victory. Coach Turner and player Justin Hohn highlighted the team's resilience and strategic play. UCI now leads the Big West standings and has a 5-0 home record, slightly ahead in their all-time series against Cal State Fullerton.

UC Irvine's 2024 Track & Field Season: New Talent, Big Expectations, and Key Dates

UC Irvine's track & field team has announced its 2024 outdoor schedule for both men and women. Head coach Jeff Perkins, in his 11th year, is excited about the improved team and new roster additions, anticipating a strong performance at the Big West Championships in May. The season starts at the Beach Opener in Long Beach (March 1-2), followed by several events including the Vince O'Boyle Classic and the Steve Scott Invitational. The Big West Championships are set for May 10-11 at Cal Poly, with the NCAA West Preliminary in Arkansas (May 22-25) and the NCAA Championships in Oregon (June 5-8).

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

  1.   Thurs, Jan 18th: vs UC San Diego, 7:00 PM

  2.  Sat, Jan 27th: vs CSUN, 7:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1.  Tues, Jan 9th: vs George Mason, 3:00 p.m.

  2.   Wed, Jan 10th: vs Saint Francis, 6:00 p.m.

  3. Sat, Jan 13th: vs Princeton, 6:00 p.m.

  4.   Wed, Jan 17th: vs McKendree, 6:00 p.m.

  5.  Wed, Jan 31st: vs UCLA, 6:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball

  1.  Thurs, January 11th: vs Hawai'i, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, January 20th: vs UC Davis, 2:00 PM

  3.  Thurs, January 25th: vs Long Beach State, 11:00 AM

Men's Tennis

  •  Fri, January 26th: vs BYU, Time TBA

  •  Sat, January 27th: vs San Diego State, Time TBA

Baseball

  1.  Sat, January 27th: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

Kaina Alvarez: From Irvine Valley to NCAA Division I Volleyball

Kaina Alvarez, a former standout player for Irvine Valley men's volleyball, has joined NCAA Division I Cal State Northridge, ranked 17th nationally. Last season, as Irvine Valley's starting setter, Alvarez led them to a 16-3 record and a shared OEC championship, reaching the state semifinals. He was first team all-conference with 547 assists. Previously, Alvarez redshirted at the University of Charleston and played for Iolani High School in Hawaii, winning a championship in 2019.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Wed, Jan 10: at Santa Ana* at 5:00 PM

  2. Fri, Jan 12: vs Fullerton* at 6:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Wed, Jan 10: vs Orange Coast* at 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Jan 12: at Santa Ana* at 7:00 PM

  3. Wed, Jan 17: vs Golden West* at 6:00 PM

  4. Fri, Jan 19: at Fullerton* at 7:00 PM

Challenge for CHOC (Boys Basketball)

  • University narrowly defeated Fullerton 79-78, with Christian DeBarge scoring 26 points. Other key games included Northwood beating Troy 62-58, Sonora triumphing over Portola 80-62, and wins for Sunny Hills, Santa Ana, La Habra, and Cypress.

SoCal Showdown

  • Windward defeated Foothill 63-45.

Take Flight Challenge

  • Redondo Union won against Crean Lutheran 72-64, with Kaiden Bailey scoring 37 points.

Trinity League

  • Mater Dei dominated St. John Bosco 83-62.

Real Run Classic

  • Cypress beat Arcadia 70-50.

BSN Showcase

  • Pacifica Christian won in overtime against Modesto Christian 68-61.

Non-League Game

  • Beckman overcame Capo Valley Christian 68-64.

Challenge for CHOC (Girls Basketball)

  • Sunny Hills defeated Canyon 49-38, and Fullerton won against El Modena 40-20.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With December Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2024

Monday, January 8

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, January 9

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 6:00 PM vs. University at Woodbridge High School

Wednesday, January 10

  • -Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

  • -Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. University at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • -Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. University at Irvine High School Game Gym

Thursday, January 11

  • -Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:00 PM vs. Woodbridge at Woodbridge High School

Friday, January 12

  • Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, January 16

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, January 17

  • Wrestling, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 6:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Wrestling, Girls Varsity (VR)

  • - 6:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 19

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, January 22

  • Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 3:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:30 PM vs. Portola at Portola High School

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, January 24

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:15 PM vs. Northwood High School at Northwood High School

  •  Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

  •  Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 26, 2024

  •  Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 3:15 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • -Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Irvine Police Nab Duo in Organized Retail Theft; Over $950 in Medication Recovered

Two men, Eric Charles Taylor (36) and Henry Zaylen (21), were arrested for stealing over $950 worth of medicine and security keys from a CVS in Irvine, thanks to a witness report. They are now booked at Orange County Jail for Organized Retail Theft.

#dontcommitcrimeinirvine #irvinepolice #arrest #theft

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