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Reflect, Protect, and Drive Safe This Summer: Tips from Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

Issue # 0199

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚸🌟🚗 Reflect, Protect, and Drive Safe This Summer: Tips from Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

🏥🎗️🌟 UCI Health to Unveil State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Irvine This July

🥐🥪 Discover Irvine's Newest Culinary Gems: Southern BBQ, French Bakery, and Japanese Katsu

🔓👮‍⚖️ Rising Crime and Theft Surge in California Amid Mass Decarceration Push

🍧🍦🍧 Celebrate National Ice Cream Day: Free Tasting at Pretend City

🥜 Revolutionary Peanut Allergy Study Shifts Pediatric Recommendations

🍃🌅 Scenic Hike at Buck Gully Reserve: Join an Evening Adventure on July 9th

🎭🦢 Local Talent Yvonne DiGirolamo Takes Center Stage at UC Irvine’s New Swan Theater

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶💦 Essential Tips for Keeping Flat-Faced Pets Cool This Summer

⭐️🌟 UC Irvine Student-Athletes Excel: 74 Named to Big West All-Academic Team

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏈 Irvine Valley Alumnus of the Year Logan Post and Students Save Coach's Life During Football Game

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Two Arrested in Irvine Traffic Stop with Stolen Goods and Burglary Tools

🚓🛒 Help Irvine PD: Wanted for Theft at Irvine's Smart & Final

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why can’t basketball players go on vacation?

They would get called for traveling.

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

Reflect, Protect, and Drive Safe This Summer: Tips from Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

- National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month: July is designated by the Pedestrian Safety Institute to focus on visibility and its role in preventing traffic accidents.

- Visibility Tips: Recommendations include carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing to enhance visibility and reduce accident risks.

- Deadliest Months: According to NHTSA data covering over 45 years, July to October are the deadliest months for drivers and pedestrians.

- High-Risk Holiday Weekends: During the summer, three of the year's four deadliest holidays occur:

- Labor Day Weekend: 531 fatalities, 68% involving alcohol-impaired drivers.

- Memorial Day Weekend: 480 fatalities, 68% involving alcohol-impaired drivers.

- Fourth of July Weekend: 538 fatalities, 67% involving alcohol-impaired drivers.

- Comparison Statistic: The overall rate of alcohol-impaired driver-related fatalities is 52%.

UCI Health to Unveil State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Irvine This July

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is opening its door on July 16, part of a $1.3 billion medical complex at UC Irvine. This expansion will triple their capacity for cancer care and align with the highest standards set by the National Cancer Institute. The new center will offer advanced cancer treatments, clinical trials, and patient-centered services, enhancing access for residents across Southern California. The facility includes cutting-edge technology in diagnostics and treatment, spacious infusion bays with serene views, and comprehensive services ensuring a one-stop cancer care experience. A community open house is scheduled for July 20.

Discover Irvine's Newest Culinary Gems: Southern BBQ, French Bakery, and Japanese Katsu

New restaurant openings in Irvine include:

  • Sauced BBQ & Spirits at The Market Place, featuring Southern barbecue with unique sauces and dishes like pork belly burnt ends and Dinosaur Beef Rib.

  •  Paris Baguette at Campus Plaza offers high-quality baguettes, croissants, and unique items like matcha-mochi doughnuts across its international and local locations.

  • Katsu Bar at Culver Plaza introduces curry plates and Japanese-inspired dishes, including the new shrimp curry and fried yubu pockets, along with popular milk-bread sandwiches.

Rising Crime and Theft Surge in California Amid Mass Decarceration Push

California's Governor and Legislative leaders are continuing to play games with the safety of Californians.

Their priority is mass decarceration – and making sure no one is held accountable for their actions.

Consequently, California is experiencing an increase in crime and drug-related fatalities, along with billions of dollars worth of merchandise being stolen from stores.

Despite Governor Newsom's claims that Proposition 47 is effective, statistics show a rise in crime and recidivism following the release of prisoners under recent legislative measures. Public safety concerns are now central to a proposed voter initiative, highlighting a need for real reforms, as existing measures are seen as insufficient and misleading.

Voters in the hundreds of thousands have signed petitions to have the "Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act", on the November ballot for voters to make necessary changes to Proposition 47 – which can only be made through voter initiative – and return accountability for the criminals who are terrorizing our communities.

OCDA Todd Spitzer argues that real change will come only by listening to law enforcement, the courts, and district attorneys who are directly engaged with these issues.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day: Free Tasting at Pretend City

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Pretend City on July 21st, with events at 11 AM and 2:30 PM. Visitors can enjoy sensory play at the pretend ice cream stand in the orange plaza and participate in making pretend ice cream. This will be followed by a free ice cream tasting session, featuring chocolate and vanilla flavors with sprinkles. Ensure your spot by booking tickets online and join in the fun-filled activities.

#nationalicecreamday #PretendCity #irvinemoms

Revolutionary Peanut Allergy Study Shifts Pediatric Recommendations

A recent study, the Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) clinical trial, has revised long-standing recommendations about peanut allergies. Previously, parents were advised to avoid exposing their children to peanuts until age three. However, this study shows that early exposure to peanut products can actually decrease the likelihood of developing an allergy. UCI Health allergist and immunologist, Dr. Jenny Lee, highlighted the significant shift in practice this research has prompted, moving away from avoidance to proactive exposure in managing peanut allergies.

Scenic Hike at Buck Gully Reserve: Join an Evening Adventure on July 9th

Join a scenic evening hike at Newport Beach’s Buck Gully Reserve on July 9, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. This 4-mile hike covers a 900-foot elevation change and passes through shady canyons with rich wildlife and a stream. Starting on San Joaquin Hills Road and looping through the canyon via the Bobcat Trail and Buck Gully Trail.

Local Talent Yvonne DiGirolamo Takes Center Stage at UC Irvine’s New Swan Theater

Yvonne DiGirolamo (B.A. drama ’24) has been passionate about theatre since age nine and is dedicated to a life of storytelling, singing, and performing. This summer, she will be bringing Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "Measure for Measure" to life at the New Swan Shakespeare Festival. The festival runs from July 9 to August 31, at the New Swan Theater at UC Irvine. More information is available at www.arts.uci.edu/event/new-swan-2024.

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

Essential Tips for Keeping Flat-Faced Pets Cool This Summer

Flat-faced pets like Pugs and Persian cats need extra care in summer heat as their snouts make panting less effective, increasing their risk of heatstroke.

  • Keep your home cool with air conditioning

  • limit exercise to early morning or evening

  • provide fresh, cool water

  • invest in cooling mats and frozen treats

  • Ensure shaded areas are accessible outdoors

These tips are crucial for senior, overweight, and pets with heart or lung issues. Stay safe and cool this summer! For more resources, visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/resources.

#BeatTheHeat #SummerPetSafety #HotPetSummer #IrvineAnimalCare #IrvineAnimals #WeAreIrvine

UC Irvine Student-Athletes Excel: 74 Named to Big West All-Academic Team

UC Irvine had 74 student-athletes named to the 2024 Big West Spring All-Academic Team. Each of the nine sports had at least three representatives, with women's track & field leading with 20 honorees and men's track & field with 14. Baseball had eight honorees, women's water polo had seven, and men's and women's tennis, men's volleyball, men's golf, and women's golf also had multiple awardees. Eligibility requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, completion of one academic year, and participation in at least 50% of team contests, with specific exemptions for certain sports.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

Irvine Valley Alumnus of the Year Logan Post and Students Save Coach's Life During Football Game

Logan Post, Irvine Valley's Alumnus of the Year for 2023-24, has made a significant impact since beginning his journey in athletic training in 2008. He now teaches the same course and leads a Sports Medicine internship program between Irvine Valley College and Beckman High School, the first of its kind in the state since 2015. This year, Post, along with students Frederick Kweon and Owen Kelso, was recognized for their life-saving efforts at a Beckman football game. When a coach collapsed, Post and his students performed CPR and used an AED to save his life, showcasing their training in a real emergency.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

High School Athletics Calendar

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

Two Arrested in Irvine Traffic Stop with Stolen Goods and Burglary Tools

Two individuals were arrested on Sunday night in East Irvine after a traffic stop for a vehicle missing license plates revealed they both had felony warrants. Inside the car, officers discovered freshly cut back-flow devices, a Sawzall, saw blades, a window punch, burglary tools, and narcotics paraphernalia. The stolen back-flow devices were linked to a nearby business in Lake Forest. Briana Patino, 20, and Jorge Mario Muralles, 35, of Los Angeles, were booked at Orange County Jail for their warrants and multiple charges, including grand theft and conspiracy.

#dontcommitcrimeinirvine #irvine #irvinepolice #irvinepd #police #lawenforcement #cityofirvine #orangecounty #policeofficer #firstresponder #bodycam #bodycamera

Help Irvine PD: Wanted for Theft at Irvine's Smart & Final

On June 2, a man left Smart & Final in Irvine without paying for merchandise. He drove a black Toyota Rav-4 with another vehicle's license plate, featuring an "outdoors" sticker below the rear RAV4 badge and a cross sticker to the left of the plate. If you recognize him, please email [email protected].

#irvine #irvinepolice #irvinepd #police #lawenforcement #cityofirvine #orangecounty #policeofficer #policework

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

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    • More Info: Tanaka Farms

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