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Snake Season in Irvine: Rattlesnakes and Their Non-Venomous Counterparts

Issue # 0187

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Joshua Tjia
18 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🐍⚠️ Snake Season in Irvine: Rattlesnakes and Their Non-Venomous Counterparts

🍊🎠 Join the Fun at Great Park: Balloons, Concerts, and Farmer's Market Await

🥘🥢💦 BCD Tofu House Irvine Earns IRWD WaterStar Certification for Energy-Efficient Upgrades

🏊🏻‍♀️💦 Dive into Fun and Safety: Join the Super Swim Lesson and Movie Night on June 21

☀️👶 Analysis Reveals 55% of Hot Car Fatalities Involve Children Under Two Years Old: Understanding the Accelerated Risk of Heatstroke

☀️💧 Dehydration: Symptoms, Risks, and Affordable Treatment Options Available

🌸🌺🌸 Pollinator Week Spotlight: The Busy Life of Anna's Hummingbirds

🪁 Kite Crafting Fun for All Ages at Irvine University Park

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐾🩸 Pet Blood Donations: A Lifesaving Act for Cats and Dogs

⚾️ UCI Baseball’s Myles Smith Earns All-American Honors with Stellar Season Stats

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 IVC Tennis Duo Grove and Pardo Dominate State Finals, Earn All-American Status

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Northwood High Baseball Coach Josh Keithly Resigns After Championship Season

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚙💵 Suspects Steal Over $9,000 from Metropolis Apartments, Flee in White SUV

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What happens when it rains cats and dogs?

You have to be careful not to step in a poodle.

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

Snake Season in Irvine: Rattlesnakes and Their Non-Venomous Counterparts

This is the time of year when snakes, including the venomous rattlesnake, start appearing in Irvine. Non-venomous snakes like gopher snakes, kingsnakes, and coachwhips also inhabit the area and help control rodents. Kingsnakes and coachwhips can even eat rattlesnakes. If you encounter a rattlesnake, stay calm, take a photo, and call Animal Services while keeping a safe distance. Snakes generally strike only if threatened, so give them space.

#irvinepolice #animalservices #animalcontrol #orangecounty #southerncalifornia #snakes #rattlesnake

Join the Fun at Great Park: Balloons, Concerts, and Farmer's Market Await

Check out events at Great Park from June 17–23:

  • Free Great Park Balloon rides (Thurs-Sun)

  • "California Landscapes" exhibition at the Great Park Gallery (Thurs-Sun)

  • Grease Tribute Show (June 21, 5 p.m.)

  • Garden Workshop on preserving produce (June 22, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

  • Taylor Swift Tribute Show (June 22, 5 p.m.)

  • Certified Farmer's Market (June 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.).

  • More classes and activities at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

BCD Tofu House Irvine Earns IRWD WaterStar Certification for Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Meet a WaterStar! BCD Tofu House was founded by Hee Sook Lee, a first-generation Korean American passionate about cooking, who perfected soon tofu, a smooth and tender tofu ideal for soups. She opened the first BCD Tofu House in Koreatown, Los Angeles, with "BCD" standing for the "Bukchang Dong" district in Korea. Today, BCD Tofu House Irvine is one of over 13 locations, and its popularity has led to upgraded, energy-efficient kitchen equipment. These upgrades have earned it the IRWD WaterStar certification. Learn more about WaterStar Certified organizations at IRWD.com/waterstar.

Dive into Fun and Safety: Join the Super Swim Lesson and Movie Night on June 21

Join the global effort to promote drowning prevention at the Super Swim Lesson and Splash-In Movie on Friday, June 21, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. lesson. Enjoy a free recreation swim with a water slide, giant inflatable, and diving boards. Watch “Trolls Band Together” on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. This free event offers fun for all ages. For details, visit irvineaquatics.org or call 949-724-6717.

#WeAreIrvine #SuperSwimLesson #IrvineAquatics

Analysis Reveals 55% of Hot Car Fatalities Involve Children Under Two Years Old: Understanding the Accelerated Risk of Heatstroke

Children left in hot cars are at high risk of heatstroke and death, especially those under 2 years old. Children's bodies heat up 3-5 times faster than adults, making them vulnerable. Heatstroke risk starts at a core temperature of 104°F and can be fatal at 107°F. Even in mild weather, cars can quickly become dangerously hot. Heatstroke can happen anywhere, anytime, to any child. Remember: STOP. LOOK. LOCK.

Dehydration: Symptoms, Risks, and Affordable Treatment Options Available

Dehydration occurs when fluid loss exceeds intake, leading to symptoms like:

  • dry mouth, lips, and skin

  • dark yellow urine

  • fatigue, dizziness, confusion, headaches, and muscle cramps

It can deplete energy and cause serious health issues. Stay hydrated and visit or call urgent care centers in Irvine Woodbridge, Fountain Valley, or Costa Mesa.

Pollinator Week Spotlight: The Busy Life of Anna's Hummingbirds

It's Pollinator Week, and the Anna's Hummingbird is being celebrated! These tiny pollination experts help local gardens bloom by spreading pollen as they sip nectar, visiting up to 1,000 flowers daily. Their long beaks and tongues make them perfect for reaching deep into tubular flowers. Have you spotted these hummingbirds at work in the wild?

Kite Crafting Fun for All Ages at Irvine University Park

Join the fun on Monday, June 24, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Irvine University Park for a kite-making event. Ideal for ages 5 and up, this activity is perfect for the whole family. Materials will be provided while supplies last. Enjoy a creative afternoon in the park!

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

Pet Blood Donations: A Lifesaving Act for Cats and Dogs

Pet blood donation is a quick and painless process, with pets being continuously monitored throughout. A single blood donation can potentially save the lives of up to three other pets. As the demand for pet blood donations has increased significantly, both cats and dogs can play a vital role in saving the lives of other animals by donating their blood.

UCI Baseball’s Myles Smith Earns All-American Honors with Stellar Season Stats

Myles Smith was named a Second Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association, marking the fourth Anteater to hit over .400 in a season. Smith's impressive stats include a .401 average, 10 HR, 49 RBI, 50 BB, and team highs in slugging and on-base percentage. He also earned West All-Region and Big West Field Player of the Year honors. This recognition brings UCI's total to 33 All-Americans, with six under head coach Ben Orloff in six seasons.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

IVC Tennis Duo Grove and Pardo Dominate State Finals, Earn All-American Status

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) honored Irvine Valley College (IVC) freshmen Nick Grove and Luciana Pardo as All-Americans for the 2023-24 college tennis season. The duo won the 3C2A state title in doubles, defeating Glendale's Adam Ridaoui and Lance Morgan in a thrilling final. Grove also reached the semifinals in singles. Grove and Pardo, the top team from the Orange Empire Conference, led IVC to an 11-2 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 conference record, finishing third in the state. They join a prestigious group of IVC players who have won titles at Ojai.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

Northwood High Baseball Coach Josh Keithly Resigns After Championship Season

Northwood High School’s head baseball coach Josh Keithly resigned after leading the team to the Pacific Coast League title in his first season. He cited a better opportunity elsewhere but did not specify where. Northwood had a strong season with a 17-3-1 league record and a 20-6-1 overall record, though they lost in the CIF Division 3 playoffs opening round. The school is now searching for a new head coach, confirmed by co-athletic director Sierra Wang.

High School Athletics Calendar

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

Suspects Steal Over $9,000 from Metropolis Apartments, Flee in White SUV

On June 2, suspects broke into multiple vehicles at Metropolis Apartments, stealing over $9,000 in property before fleeing in a white SUV. If you have any information to help identify them, please email [email protected].

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

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!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 55% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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