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Speed Limits Reduced on 56 Irvine Streets Following Citywide Review

Issue # 0569

Author

Joshua Tjia
13 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚦🚙 Speed Limits Reduced on 56 Irvine Streets Following Citywide Review

🚌🌟 Woodbridge High Wins County Academic Decathlon Championship, Advances to State

🏞️📢 Great Park Community Meeting Invites Public to Explore New Developments

🎡🏗️ Longtime Irvine Spectrum Landmark Set for a New Look

📚🧩 Irvine Public Library Launches After School Club for Grades 4–8

🍭🍬  Artificial Sweetener Consumption Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk

🌳🚵‍♂️ Mountain Bike Terrain Skills Clinic Returns to Irvine Ranch on Feb. 22

🎨 Irvine's Studio Arts Festival Applications Extended to Feb. 20

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐈 Whiskers at Work: How Cats Sense, Explore, and Stay Safe

🎾 UC Irvine Women’s Tennis Sweeps Chapman 7–0 on the Road

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Crean Lutheran Boys Basketball Rolls Past Santa Barbara 87–61 in CIF Division 1 Opener

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the owl say to his Valentine?

Owl be yours!

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

Speed Limits Reduced on 56 Irvine Streets Following Citywide Review

The Irvine City Council has approved a series of speed limit changes following a review of 120 roadways throughout the city.

  • Speed limits will be reduced on 56 street segments, most commonly by 5 mph and by up to 10 mph in certain areas, while 27 additional streets will receive speed limits where none previously existed.

  • Two segments along Bosque will see increased limits to encourage use as a connector roadway and to reduce traffic on nearby residential streets.

  • The changes are authorized under a 2022 state law and are intended to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Woodbridge High Wins County Academic Decathlon Championship, Advances to State

Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon Team claimed the Orange County championship, marking its ninth title in the past 10 years with a first-place score of 46,949.3 points.

  • The Warriors will advance to the state competition in Santa Clara from March 19–22.

  • Individually, Henry Robbins led the Honor Division with the highest overall score of 9,310.8 out of 10,000.

  • University High School also had a strong showing, finishing third overall with 44,187.5 points.

Great Park Community Meeting Invites Public to Explore New Developments

The City of Irvine is hosting a free Great Park Community Meeting on March 2, from 4–6 p.m. at The Canopy construction site, giving residents an up-close look at current and upcoming Great Park development. Attendees can walk the site, learn about key projects—including The Canopy, Northern Sector/Perimeter Park, Cultural Terrace, Lakes, and the future Library. Residents can speak directly with City staff, the City Manager, the Great Park Director, and the development team.

Longtime Irvine Spectrum Landmark Set for a New Look

The Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center, a recognizable landmark since 2002, is being replaced with a new, larger version set to open this summer. The current Italian-built wheel has long been a visual marker for visitors and a familiar part of the center’s identity. The new 132-foot wheel, also built in Italy, will feature updated technology including built-in speakers in each gondola and enhanced LED lighting capable of displaying a wide range of patterns and seasonal light shows.

Irvine Public Library Launches After School Club for Grades 4–8

The Irvine Public Library’s After School Club gives students in grades 4–8 a fun, welcoming place to hang out after school while exploring games, crafts, STEM activities, and hands-on projects. The club meets at both Heritage Park and University Park Libraries, with varying days and times. Students can drop in, get creative, and connect with friends.

Visit cityofirvine.org/yourirvine for more details.

Artificial Sweetener Consumption Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk

An observational study published in The British Medical Journal found that higher consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease and stroke. While the study does not establish causation, UCI Health cardiologists say the findings support limiting artificial sweeteners as part of a heart-healthy diet.

  • The NutriNet-Santé study followed 100,000+ French adults for about nine years.

  • High consumers of artificial sweeteners had a 9% higher risk of cardiovascular disease and an 18% higher risk of stroke compared with non-consumers.

  • Sweeteners most associated with risk were aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose.

  • Researchers adjusted for major lifestyle and health factors, but the study did not prove cause and effect.

  • Experts recommend limiting artificial sweeteners and prioritizing less processed, whole foods.

Mountain Bike Terrain Skills Clinic Returns to Irvine Ranch on Feb. 22

Join the Mountain Bike Clinic: Terrain Skills on Sunday, Feb. 22, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. This beginner-friendly clinic helps riders ages 16+ build confidence through hands-on instruction in rider fundamentals, bike setup, braking, and terrain-based handling over features like log piles and rock step-ups.

Irvine's Studio Arts Festival Applications Extended to Feb. 20

The application deadline for Irvine’s Studio Arts Festival has been extended to February 20. This juried, one-day outdoor art festival takes place Saturday, June 6, at Heritage Community Park, celebrating original handmade work and creative voices from across the region. Artists keep 100% of their sales and connect directly with hundreds of visitors eager to shop, meet makers, and support local art.

Artists can apply now at cityofirvine.org/studioartsfestival.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. February 11-14: Musical -Mean Girls, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 26-28, TBD: Cinderella, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. February 21: CSUF SSAA Festival, CSU-Fullerton

  2. February 25-28, 7:00 PM: Seussical, IHS PAC

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Whiskers at Work: How Cats Sense, Explore, and Stay Safe

Cat whiskers aren’t just adorable—they’re powerful sensory tools that help cats “feel” the world. These thick, deeply rooted hairs pick up tiny air movements and vibrations, helping cats navigate in the dark, judge tight spaces, stay balanced, protect their eyes, and even show how they’re feeling. Because whiskers send important information straight to the brain, they should never be cut or pulled, and cats are happiest when their bowls and handling don’t constantly bump or bend them.

UC Irvine Women’s Tennis Sweeps Chapman 7–0 on the Road

UC Irvine women’s tennis cruised to a dominant 7–0 road win over Chapman, sweeping all doubles and singles matches without dropping a set. The Anteaters also claimed all exhibition matches and will wrap up their road stretch Monday, Feb. 16, at Cal State Fullerton.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Feb 13 – vs Stanford, 12:00 PM

  • Sat, Feb 14 – vs Barbara Kalbus Invitational, TBA

  • Sun, Feb 15 – vs Barbara Kalbus Invitational, TBA

Men’s Basketball

  • Sat, Feb 14 – vs Cal State Fullerton, 7:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Feb 13 - vs El Camino, 6:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Boys Basketball Rolls Past Santa Barbara 87–61 in CIF Division 1 Opener

Top-seeded Crean Lutheran shook off an 11-day layoff and dominated Santa Barbara 87–61 in the CIF Division 1 playoff opener, led by Chadrack Mpoyi’s 30 points and Jacob Majok’s 18.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2026

Friday, February 13

  • Basketball, Boys - 7:00 PM vs San Juan Hills

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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

February 14 Hide & Squeak 6th Anniversary 11 AM - 2 PM

February 14 - 15 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 10 AM - 4 PM

February 15 America 250 3 PM

February 19 - 21 UCI Dance Visions 2026

February 21 IUSD Recycling Event 9 AM - 12 PM

February 21 IRWD Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

February 21 Lunar New Year 8 PM

February 26 - 28 From Mozart to Mahler 8 PM

February 28 Peter and the Wolf

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