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Search for Bobcats, Coyotes, and More at Round Canyon’s Animal Signs Adventure

Issue # 0615

Author

Joshua Tjia
21 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌳🏞️ Irvine Considers Nature Park Plan for Part of Oak Creek Golf Course

📖🧪 IVC’s New Natural Sciences Center Gives STEM Students a Place to Study and Connect

🎻🎶 Concordia Irvine Hosts Free Spring Chamber Ensemble Recital on April 25

🥭🧋🍋 TP TEA Brings Signature Taiwanese Milk Teas and Boba to Irvine’s Jeffrey Road Plaza

🚓🚲 Irvine PD Addresses Illegal E-Motorcycle Use by Minors

🤧 Seasonal Allergies Are Back: Common Symptoms and When to Seek Care

🐾🥾 Search for Bobcats, Coyotes, and More at Round Canyon’s Animal Signs Adventure

🏀🎨 New Art-Inspired Basketball Courts Debut at Great Park on May 17

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐢 Four Pets Adopted, Several Reunited with Families at Irvine Animal Care Center

🏃‍♀️ UCI Women’s Track & Field Sets New Program Marks and Personal Bests

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔📱 Irvine Police Arrest Suspect After Facebook Marketplace iPad Robbery

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the bus driver say to the frog at the station?

Hop on

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

Irvine Considers Nature Park Plan for Part of Oak Creek Golf Course

Irvine City Council approved a zoning change that could allow part of the privately owned Oak Creek Golf Club to be transformed into a 50-acre nature park, while keeping the land’s preservation designation unchanged. The conceptual plan includes walking paths and trail connections linking to Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Limestone Canyon, and Quail Hill Open Space Preserve. Officials emphasized the vote does not approve housing development, but many residents remain concerned because the remaining land could eventually be used for thousands of homes, reducing the current 176 acres of open space. Mayor Larry Agran said any future development proposal would require a public vote and a full Environmental Impact Report before moving forward.

IVC’s New Natural Sciences Center Gives STEM Students a Place to Study and Connect

Irvine Valley College’s new Natural Sciences Center, which opened in February, is giving STEM students a dedicated space to study, connect, and access free tutoring.

  • Open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the center supports students in subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and more through drop-in tutoring, workshops, and club activities.

  • Second-year student Hinanui Swider says the center has helped her both as a biology student and as a chemistry tutor helping others succeed.

  • Faculty leaders say the goal is to create both academic support and a stronger sense of belonging for commuter students, with future plans for guest speakers, STEM transfer guidance, and expanded space as demand continues to grow.

Concordia Irvine Hosts Free Spring Chamber Ensemble Recital on April 25

Join Concordia University Irvine for the Chamber Ensemble Class Recital on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students from the Chamber Music Ensemble class will present their final concert of the season featuring classical and sacred music performed by piano trios, string quartets, vocal groups, and other ensembles. Admission is free, and no tickets are required.

TP TEA Brings Signature Taiwanese Milk Teas and Boba to Irvine’s Jeffrey Road Plaza

TP TEA has officially opened its new Jeffrey Road location in Irvine at 14775 Jeffrey Road, Suite B, bringing its popular Taiwanese tea and boba drinks to the neighborhood. The new shop offers favorites like milk teas, fruit teas, and tea lattes in a fresh new space for local tea lovers to enjoy.

Irvine PD Addresses Illegal E-Motorcycle Use by Minors

The Irvine Police Department is reminding families that illegal e-motorcycles, especially those capable of going over 20 mph on throttle alone and sometimes reaching speeds above 75 mph, are not toys and can create serious safety risks. If a child riding one of these devices causes injury, it can lead to real legal consequences. Irvine PD encourages parents to review local regulations and help ensure young riders stay safe and follow the law.

Seasonal Allergies Are Back: Common Symptoms and When to Seek Care

Spring is here, and for many people that also means seasonal allergies are in full swing.

  • Sneezing, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and feeling tired or run down are all common symptoms affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year.

  • Antibiotics usually are not needed, but simple steps like nasal rinses, showering after being outside, using an air purifier, getting enough vitamin D, or using over-the-counter antihistamines can help bring relief.

  • If symptoms last longer than a week or come with headache, worsening sinus pressure, dark nasal discharge, dizziness, or fever, it may be a good idea to visit urgent care for a closer look.

Search for Bobcats, Coyotes, and More at Round Canyon’s Animal Signs Adventure

Join the “Animal Signs and Tracks in Round Canyon” interpretive program on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 am - 11:00 am at the Irvine Open Space Preserve, where older children and adults can learn basic wildlife tracking techniques while searching for signs left behind by mule deer, bobcats, coyotes, and even mountain lions.

Registration opens April 24, and spots tends to fill up quickly.

New Art-Inspired Basketball Courts Debut at Great Park on May 17

Starting May 17, four basketball courts at the Great Park will be transformed into large-scale public art installations by California artist Katy Ann Gilmore in collaboration with Project Backboard. The project also coincides with the opening of “GAME! Basketball and Contemporary Art” at the Great Park Gallery, with an opening reception on Saturday, May 17, from 1–3 p.m., exploring how basketball influences art, culture, and community.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 28: American in Paris Joint Concert, Portola HS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 9, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 9: Glendale Festival, Glendale HS

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further upcoming events for this month

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Four Pets Adopted, Several Reunited with Families at Irvine Animal Care Center

From April 13–19, 2 dogs (Charlie and Chloe) and 2 cats (Biggs and Chonk) were adopted from the Irvine Animal Care Center. One tortoise, Chili, was sent to rescue, while 5 dogs and 2 cats were reunited with their owners.

Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for adoption details and operating hours.

UCI Women’s Track & Field Sets New Program Marks and Personal Bests

UC Irvine women’s track & field broke two school records at the Mt. SAC Relays as Aoife Hernon set a new 400m record and helped the 4x400 relay team post a program-best time. The Anteaters also added seven personal records at the Bryan Clay Invitational.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Volleyball

  • Thu, Apr 23 - CSUN, 7:30 PM

  • Fri, Apr 24 - Semifinals, TBA

  • Sat, Apr 25 - Championship, TBA

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Beach Volleyball

  • Wed, April 22 - OEC Pairs Tournament, 12:00 PM

  • Fri, April 24 - OEC Pairs Tournament, 10:00 AM

Baseball

  • Thu, April 23 – Saddleback, 2:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Tuesday, April 21

  • Tennis, Boys - 3:15 PM vs St. Margarets Episcopal

  • Softball - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Volleyball, Boys - 5:15 PM vs St. Margarets Episcopal

Irvine Police Arrest Suspect After Facebook Marketplace iPad Robbery

An Irvine Police Department investigation led to the arrest of 18-year-old Darrion Dajuan Taylor of Ontario after a Facebook Marketplace iPad sale at Woodbury Town Center turned into a robbery on March 28. Police said the suspect grabbed the iPad during the meetup and fled, but detectives later located and arrested him for robbery. A firearm was also found during a search of his vehicle, and the stolen iPad was returned to the victim.

Irvine PD encourages residents to use its 24/7 monitored e-commerce exchange zone in the police department parking lot for safer and more secure online buying and selling transactions.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

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

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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