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OC Firefighters Battle Trabuco Canyon Blaze, Irvine Remains Safe

Issue # 0244

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Joshua Tjia
10 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚒🧯 OC Firefighters Battle Trabuco Canyon Blaze, Irvine Remains Safe

🔥 Trabuco Canyon Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Reaches 5,500 Acres

🚔⚠️ Irvine Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on Jamboree Rd, Sept 14

🥞🥯 New Dining Hotspots Open in Irvine: Broken Yolk Cafe, The Bagel Shack, and J&G Fried Chicken

🔬👨‍🔬 Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night: A Free STEM Event for Students, Happening Today

💉 Donate Blood at Irvine Civic Center on Sept. 11 and Save Lives

💧🚮 Join the Watershed Cleanup: Make a Difference on California Coastal Cleanup Day

🏞️🚧 O'Neill Regional Park Closed Amid Airport Fire, Caspers Wilderness Park Trails Also Shut

🥮 Moonlight Magic: Fun for the Whole Family at the Great Park’s Mid-Autumn Festival

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐈‍⬛ 21 Cats Adopted, 3 Pets Reunited with Owners in Successful Week of Adoptions

⚽️ UC Irvine’s Milan Heisdorf Named Big West Freshman of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men's Soccer Secures Last-Minute 2-1 Victory Over Southwestern

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Dominates Liberty 48-0, Prepares for San Juan Hills Showdown

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Burglary Interrupted in Irvine: Three Caught, Two Flee After Multi-Agency Search

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the sun go to school?

Because it wanted to be a little brighter!

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

OC Firefighters Battle Trabuco Canyon Blaze, Irvine Remains Safe

The Orange County Fire Authority is currently battling a vegetation fire in Trabuco Canyon. Currently, there is no threat to Irvine, and no evacuation warnings have been issued. For real-time updates, follow @ocfireauthority on Twitter/X.

#airportfire #irvine #cityofirvine #irvinepolice #orangecounty

Trabuco Canyon Wildfire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Reaches 5,500 Acres

A wildfire, named the Airport Fire, ignited in Trabuco Canyon, Orange County, and has expanded to nearly 5,500 acres. The fire, which began around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, is being actively combated by ground and aerial firefighting teams.

  • Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for residents on Meander Lane and within the Robinson Ranch community, while voluntary evacuation warnings are in place for surrounding areas.

  • Several road closures have been implemented, and shelters for both residents and animals have been established.

  • Schools in the affected areas will remain closed on Tuesday.

  • The fire, deemed unintentional, was caused by Orange County Public Works employees while moving boulders to limit access to vegetation. The fire is currently spreading away from the evacuated Robinson Ranch area.

  • Two firefighters and one resident have been hospitalized due to heat-related injuries and smoke inhalation, respectively.

Irvine Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on Jamboree Rd, Sept 14

The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint on September 14, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jamboree Road and Alton Parkway. The checkpoint is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety and aims to reduce injuries and deaths caused by impaired driving. If you see a drunk driver, call 9-1-1.

#irvine #irvinepolice #DUI #duicheckpoint

New Dining Hotspots Open in Irvine: Broken Yolk Cafe, The Bagel Shack, and J&G Fried Chicken

Broken Yolk Cafe at Crossroads brings its 45-year legacy of breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites to Irvine, offering creative options like Benedicts, mimosas, and a Sweet Trio featuring Tiki Toast and French Toast.

The Bagel Shack at Alton Square offers a wide selection of bagels, cream cheeses, and customizable sandwiches, including options like the Wedge with bacon and avocado on a jalapeno cheddar bagel.

J&G Fried Chicken at Irvine Spectrum Center makes their U.S. debut with their Taiwanese street food icon, crispy popcorn chicken. Now expanding to sandwiches, they also have unique fried items like tempura mushrooms and yam balls.

Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night: A Free STEM Event for Students, Happening Today

Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night is happening today, September 10, from 6-7:15 p.m. at Creekside Education Center (3387 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine). This free event is for students in grades 6-12 working on science fair projects, offering the chance to speak with local scientists, engineers, and IUSD science teachers. Students must be supervised by an adult throughout the evening.

#IUSD #STEM #ScienceFair

Donate Blood at Irvine Civic Center on Sept. 11 and Save Lives

Join the UCI Health Bloodmobile for a blood drive on September 11 at the Irvine Civic Center and help save up to three lives. Donors will receive a $10 gift card or T-shirt, plus ice-skating passes to Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena as a thank you. Register ahead of time at this link.

Join the Watershed Cleanup: Make a Difference on California Coastal Cleanup Day

Join the annual Watershed Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, from 9-11 a.m. at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Help clear trash from San Diego Creek as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day, a statewide initiative organized by the California Coastal Commission to combat marine debris. IRWD and OC Coastkeepers partner for this event. Volunteers of all ages (with adult supervision for those under 16) are welcome.

Sign up at www.irwd.com/events-classes/watershed-cleanup and don't forget to bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

O'Neill Regional Park Closed Amid Airport Fire, Caspers Wilderness Park Trails Also Shut

O'Neill Regional Park is currently closed due to the Airport Fire, including its campgrounds. For inquiries about campsite reservations, contact the park office at (949) 923-2260. Caspers Wilderness Park's trails and day-use areas are also closed as a precaution, but those with campsite reservations can still access the park. Stay updated on closures at ocparks.com/alerts.

#OCParks #AirportFire

Moonlight Magic: Fun for the Whole Family at the Great Park’s Mid-Autumn Festival

The Great Park will host a free, family-friendly Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday, September 13, from 5–9:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment, hands-on crafts, and cultural activities perfect for kids and families. Celebrate the beauty of the harvest moon and spend quality time together in a magical setting. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/midautumn.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 8, 7:00-8:00 PM: Vocal Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  2. Wed, October 9, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  3. Thu, October 10, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu & Fri, October 17 & 18, 7:00 PM: Songs & Stories at Big Theater.

  2. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Thu, October 17, 7:00 PM: Fall Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

  2. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  3. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  4. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

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

21 Cats Adopted, 3 Pets Reunited with Owners in Successful Week of Adoptions

Between September 2–8, a total of 21 cats found their forever homes, including Apollo, Aurthur, Basil, Boba, Bruce, Clark, Costa, Galaxy, Hattie, Isabella, Java, Kopi, Marshmallow, Momo, Obi, Ojai, Peaches, Pike, Skywalker, Vision, and Yor. Additionally, 2 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners. For more details on adoption and operating hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UC Irvine’s Milan Heisdorf Named Big West Freshman of the Week

Milan Heisdorf, a first-year player for UC Irvine, earned the Big West Freshman of the Week award, marking the team's first accolade of the 2024 season. She played in every match leading up to her first start, and in her second start against Washington State, she contributed her first career point with a key assist for a game-tying goal. This is Heisdorf's first career award, and the team's first Big West Freshman of the Week honor since 2021.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 10: vs Rio Hondo, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 13: vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 20: vs Alumni, 3:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 21: vs Utah Tech, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 28: vs San Diego State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 13: vs Victor Valley, 4:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

  • Sun, Sep 29: vs CSUN, 1:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  • Fri, Sep 13: vs UCLA, 1:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 27: vs California, 1:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 28: vs Stanford, 12:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men's Soccer Secures Last-Minute 2-1 Victory Over Southwestern

Irvine Valley College men's soccer secured their first win of the 2024 season in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Southwestern, with freshman midfielder Luke Newman scoring the game-winner in the final minute. The Lasers initially took the lead in the seventh minute through Esteban Mathurent, assisted by Jacob Peraza, before Southwestern equalized five minutes later. Despite dominating possession, IVC couldn’t break the deadlock until Newman’s decisive 89th-minute strike, assisted by Carter Cooper. IVC’s record improves to 3-1, while Southwestern falls to 0-3.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer

  1. Fri, Sep 13: vs Victor Valley, 4:00 PM

  2. Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Sep 10: vs Rio Hondo, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Sep 20: vs Alumni, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Sep 13: vs MiraCosta, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Sep 13: vs Pasadena City, 5:00 PM

  3. Fri, Sep 13: vs Victor Valley, 4:00 PM

  4. Fri, Sep 20: vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

  5. Tue, Sep 24: vs East Los Angeles, 3:00 PM

  6. Fri, Sep 27: vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Dominates Liberty 48-0, Prepares for San Juan Hills Showdown

Crean Lutheran High School’s football team (3-0) faces San Juan Hills (2-1) in a non-league matchup on Friday. In their previous game, Crean Lutheran dominated Liberty with a 48-0 victory. The Saints' defense, led by Ryder Barnes, Tyler Parker, and others, shut down Liberty's rushing attack, with standout performances from Taurian Nash, Carter Jones, and Mason McCullough. Offensively, Archer C’de Baca and Nash led the rushing game, while QB Caden Jones completed 13 of 17 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Special teams shined with Ben Byszewski's 44-yard punt return and Connor Stephens’ six successful PATs.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2024

Monday, September 16

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Tuesday, September 17

  • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Yucaipa at Woolett Pool

  • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, September 18

  • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Rosary Academy at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, September 19

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. La Habra at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. St. Margarets Episcopal at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, September 20 

  • 07:00 PM: Football, VR vs. Kennedy/La Palma at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer VR vs. Kennedy/La Palma at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, September 23

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Capistrano Valley at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Laguna Beach at Oak Creek Golf Course

Friday, September 27  

  • Water Polo, Boys VR - S&R Tournament at Woolett Pool

Saturday, September 28

  • Water Polo, Boys VR - S&R Tournament at Woolett Pool

Monday, September 30

  • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Portola at Oak Creek Golf Course

Burglary Interrupted in Irvine: Three Caught, Two Flee After Multi-Agency Search

Three burglars were interrupted by a resident near Small Grove and Ridge Valley. Responding officers quickly identified a suspect vehicle, and with help from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the car was found in Orange. After a chase that ended in Cypress, the driver, Marco Ninovega, 31, of Hawthorne, was arrested. Two other suspects, William Zamora Silva, 23, and John Ibarra, 25, were caught nearby and booked on burglary, resisting arrest, and conspiracy charges. Two additional suspects remain at large after an extensive search involving multiple agencies, K9 units, and helicopters. The incident may be linked to South American theft groups.

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