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Mysterious Night Predators: The Great Horned Owls Roaming Orange County

Issue # 0179

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🧸🌳🍎 Jini Mini Toy Store Relocates to Orchard Hills: Grand Reopening Event June 8

🎶🎼 Discover Traditional Chinese Music: Register Now with South Coast Chinese Orchestra

🍑 Limited Edition Masumoto Peaches and Nectarines Available at Tanka Farms on June 8th

🚧 Summer Roadwork: Extended Left-Turn Lanes at Four Sites

🥼🔬 Local IUSD Students Win Big at International Science Fair, Matthew Chang Wins First Place in Microbiology

🤕🩹 Comprehensive Care for Sprains and Strains: Fast and Affordable Treatment in Orange County

🌙🦉 Mysterious Night Predators: The Great Horned Owls Roaming Orange County

👩‍🎨🎨 Discover the Unique Glass Art of Jia Frydenberg at Irvine Fine Art Center Store

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐇🐹🐈 Record Week at Irvine Animal Care Center: 43 Pets Adopted, 5 Reunited with Owners

⚾️ Three UC Irvine Baseball Players Named to Academic All-District Team

⚾️ Senior Caden Kendle Named Sgt. Pepperoni's Anteater of the Week for Stellar NCAA Performance

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 From Irvine Valley to CSUN: Gabriela Griego’s Stellar Beach Volleyball Journey

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🎾 University High Tennis Team Wins Inaugural CIF State Championship

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🛒  Robbery at Grocery Outlet: Suspects Flee in Mazda 3, Police Seek Public's Help

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

When is a pool safe for diving?

It deep ends.

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

Jini Mini Toy Store Relocates to Orchard Hills: Grand Reopening Event June 8

Jini Mini, a boutique store specializing in high-quality children’s toys and clothing, is moving from Irvine Spectrum Center to Orchard Hills Shopping Center. The new location will offer expanded product offerings including children's books, Jellycat plush toys, Puttisu cosmetics, Komuello shoes, and exclusive Le Bénéfique herbal teas. The grand reopening sale is on June 8 at 3911 Portola Parkway, with store hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Discover Traditional Chinese Music: Register Now with South Coast Chinese Orchestra

South Coast Chinese Orchestra is now open for new registrations! Welcoming individuals of all ages interested in traditional Chinese instruments, the orchestra provides a learning environment with experienced instructors. The curriculum, designed for beginners and advanced learners alike, offers sessions in Erhu, Zhongruan, Yangqin, Guzheng, and Flute, as well as drum classes led by the renowned Mr. He Bin and Yu Jiang Li. Participants can boost their confidence and immerse themselves in music. Register here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/SCCCA...

Limited Edition Masumoto Peaches and Nectarines Available at Tanka Farms on June 8th

This Saturday, June 8, at 9am, Tanka Farms will receive a limited shipment of Masumoto Family Farm Spring Lady Peaches and Rose Diamond Nectarines, sold on a first-come, first-served basis. No holds or pre-orders. Max 2 boxes per person, each box (5-6 pounds) is $39.99. Parking lot gate opens at 7am. Spring Lady peaches are aromatic and lightly sweet., and Rose Diamond nectarines have a vibrant, acidic spark.

#californiagrown #local #oc #irvine #tanakafarms #supportlocal #shopsmall

Summer Roadwork: Extended Left-Turn Lanes at Four Sites

The City of Irvine is extending left-turn lanes at four locations this summer to increase capacity and reduce spillover into adjacent lanes.

  • Northbound Jeffrey Road at Roosevelt

  • Southbound Culver Drive at Barranca Parkway

  • Eastbound Warner Avenue at Culver Drive

  • Westbound Warner Avenue at Culver Drive

For more details on this project and other work affecting commutes on State Routes 241 and 261, visit bit.ly/4bKvGlz.

Local IUSD Students Win Big at International Science Fair, Matthew Chang Wins First Place in Microbiology

Four IUSD high school students recently presented their projects at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-college STEM competition. Nearly 2,000 young scientists from 49 U.S. states and 70 countries participated. Matthew Chang from Woodbridge High won 1st place in Microbiology, earning $5,000. Lilian Gan and Annika Chatterjee from University High and Sebastian Alexis from Northwood High also received special awards, earning $500 each. Congratulations to all for their remarkable achievements!

Comprehensive Care for Sprains and Strains: Fast and Affordable Treatment in Orange County

FCCMG offers fast, affordable urgent care for muscle sprains and strains at three locations (Irvine, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley), open every day including holidays. Sprains involve ligament tears, while strains involve tendon tears, often from heavy lifting, sports, or falls. Mild cases can be treated at home, but severe ones need medical attention. FCCMG provides in-house labs, wheelchair transport, online check-in, and accepts most insurance plans. Common causes include uneven surfaces, poor landing from jumps, and overextending joints. Symptoms treated include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited movement. Diagnosis may involve physical exams and X-rays, with treatments like rest, ice therapy, compression, elevation, pain relievers, splints, physical therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery. Reserve your spot online for reduced wait times.

Mysterious Night Predators: The Great Horned Owls Roaming Orange County

The Great Horned Owl is a large, powerful, nocturnal owl native to North and Central America, identifiable by its prominent ear tufts. It has 8 recognized subspecies in North America and a diverse range in South and Central America. With a wingspan of 50-60 inches and varying coloration, it adapts to nearly every terrain. This owl is an opportunistic feeder, preying on animals from insects to large birds and mammals, and has no natural predators. Breeding from December to July, they use various nesting sites. Although mostly sedentary, northern populations can migrate. They face high mortality rates, often due to human activity, but can live up to 28 years.

Discover the Unique Glass Art of Jia Frydenberg at Irvine Fine Art Center Store

Meet Jia Frydenberg, the featured artist at Irvine Fine Art Center Store. Jia, a glass artist from Orange County, creates unique, one-of-a-kind fused glass pieces that are durable, tactile, and functional. Believing that art is for everyone and should be experienced, she never replicates her work. You can purchase her handcrafted glassworks at the Irvine Fine Arts Store, open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed on Sundays). Visit irvinefinearts.org/store for more details.

#IrvineFineArtsCenter #ArtHappensHere #Irvine #ThingsToDoInOC

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

Record Week at Irvine Animal Care Center: 43 Pets Adopted, 5 Reunited with Owners

From May 27 to June 2, 10 dogs, 29 cats, 3 rabbits, and 1 guinea pig found new homes! Congratulations to the adopted pets: Amelia, Andrew, Anna, Blair, Butterfly, King, Meadow, Millie, Rocky, and Stevie (dogs); Apollo, Ares, Athena, Chesapeake, Ezra, Fig, Fuego, Geneva, Ginkgo, Hera, Hermes, Magnolia, Margaret, Mickey, Milano, Milo, Montauk, Parmesan, Persephone, Poseidon, Saka, Souffle, Spruce, Taffy, Timpani, Verona, Viola, Walnut, and Zeus (cats); Corvallis, Hopps, and Olaf (rabbits); and Cannellini (guinea pig). Additionally, 4 dogs and 1 cat were returned to their owners.

For more information on adoption and operating hours, visit www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

Three UC Irvine Baseball Players Named to Academic All-District Team

UC Irvine baseball had three players named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team: sixth-year reliever Nick Rincover (criminology, law, & society), redshirt junior David Utagawa (psychological sciences), and redshirt freshman Ryder Brooks (social science). To qualify, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore with a GPA of 3.50 or higher and meet specific game participation criteria. The Academic All-District® teams recognize top student-athletes for their performance in sports and academics. These honorees are eligible for the Academic All-America® ballot, with winners announced on July 2, 2024.

Senior Caden Kendle Named Sgt. Pepperoni's Anteater of the Week for Stellar NCAA Performance

Senior Caden Kendle has been named the Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for his outstanding performance at the NCAA Corvallis Regional. Kendle's highlights include a first-inning home run against Nicholls, a walk-off single in the ninth inning, and multiple hits and RBIs throughout the tournament. Kendle finished the tournament with a .368 batting average, seven RBIs, and helped UC Irvine achieve a 45-14 season record.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

From Irvine Valley to CSUN: Gabriela Griego’s Stellar Beach Volleyball Journey

Former Irvine Valley standout volleyball player Gabriela Griego was named all-Big West Conference for the second year in a row at Cal State Northridge in beach volleyball. She, along with her pair partner Mayamay Brown, were selected second team all-conference after the 2024 spring season. This is Griego’s second all-conference accolade, while Brown is a first-time honoree. The pair won a team-high 19 matches on the No. 1 court, coming close to the program record. CSUN head coach Ari Homayun praised their performance and consistency. Griego finished her CSUN career with 40 wins and played a crucial role at Irvine Valley, earning multiple honors and helping the team win the OEC title in 2019. CSUN ended the 2024 season with a 16-21 record, falling to Long Beach State in the Big West Championship.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

University High Tennis Team Wins Inaugural CIF State Championship

University High School boys tennis team, coached by John Kessler, celebrated an outstanding year by winning the inaugural CIF boys state championship, adding to their CIF Open Division and CIF SoCal regional titles. The team defeated California High School of San Ramon 6-1 in the state final. The Trojans have a record of 184 wins and only two losses in the Pacific Coast League, winning 18 straight league titles, 15 CIF Southern Section titles, nine Ojai Valley Tournaments, four SoCal Regional crowns, and four National All-American titles. Freshmen Rishvanth Krishna, JiHyuk Im, Daniel Zhu, and junior Arystarkh Len led the singles, while senior captains SangHyuk Im and Bradley Yung, along with Mimo Alajeely and Langston Walter-Wu, dominated in doubles. The team finished the season with a 30-2 record, credited to the exceptional chemistry and leadership of captains SangHyuk Im, Bradley Yung, and Cedric Lichsteiner. Kessler praised the highly competitive Pacific Coast League for preparing the Trojans through tough competition and fostering exemplary behavior and conduct among players and coaches.

High School Athletics Calendar

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

Robbery at Grocery Outlet: Suspects Flee in Mazda 3, Police Seek Public's Help

On April 7, three suspects stole health and beauty products from Grocery Outlet. When employees intercepted them at the exit, Suspect 3 shoved an employee, escalating the incident to a robbery. They escaped in a Mazda 3 driven by a fourth suspect. If you have information on their identities, contact [email protected].

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

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

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    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

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  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

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