Statewide Special Election Set for November 4

Issue # 0502

Author

Joshua Tjia
23 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📲💻 Stay Safe Online This Cyber Security Awareness Month

🍂🍽️ Give Back This Season — Donate Meals for Seniors in Our Community

📫🗳️ Statewide Special Election Set for November 4

🚜 Weekend Road Work: I-405 Exit Closed Oct. 24–27

🎃🎉 Last Weekend for Pumpkin Palooza Fun at Discovery Cube OC

👂 Recognizing and Treating Common Ear Infection Symptoms

🌱🌿 Meet Mugwort: The Native Plant Strengthening Irvine’s Creekside Ecosystems

🎨 Level Up Your Art Portfolio at The Artist Lab’s Free Workshop

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🎃🔥 A Safe Home Is the Best Treat — Halloween Fire Safety Reminders

🤽🏻‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo: UCI’s Francisco Earns Anteater of the Week Honors for Clutch Performance

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Men’s Soccer Stays Unbeaten with 4-2 Win Over Fullerton

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💥 Irvine Attorney Convicted in 2019 Fatal DUI Crash

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you get when you cross a vampire bat and a computer?

Love at first byte.

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

Stay Safe Online This Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office encourages everyone to take simple steps to stay safe online.

  • 🔒 Use strong passwords: Choose long and unique passwords.

  • 🛡️ Turn on MFA: Add extra protection with multifactor authentication.

  • ⚠️ Report phishing: Don’t click on messages that ask for personal information.

  • 🔁 Update software: Keep your apps and devices up to date for better security.

A few small habits can make a big difference in keeping your information safe.

Give Back This Season — Donate Meals for Seniors in Our Community

Irvine Adult Day Health Services has launched its Food for Thought Holiday Fundraiser, aiming to help feed older adults in the community through nutritious meals that support healthy aging and connection. Donations and food drive contributions collected now through the end of November will help supplement the cost of daily meals for seniors in the program.

🍽️💛 You can give by dropping off food items donating online, or texting FOOD4THOUGHT25 to 44-321.

Statewide Special Election Set for November 4

A Statewide Special Election for Congressional Redistricting (Proposition 50) is on November 4, 2025.

  • 🗳️ If you’ve filled out your mail ballot, sign the envelope and return it by mail, drop box, or at any Vote Center by Election Day. Ballots must be postmarked or turned in by Nov. 4.

  • 📞 Not registered yet? You can register and vote the same day at any Vote Center. For help, call the Orange County Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600.

Weekend Road Work: I-405 Exit Closed Oct. 24–27

🚧 The southbound I-405 Irvine Center Drive off-ramp will be fully closed this weekend from Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 27 at 5 a.m. for Caltrans striping, paving, and drainage work as part of a freeway improvement project. More details at revivethe405.com.

Last Weekend for Pumpkin Palooza Fun at Discovery Cube OC

Don’t miss the final weekend of Pumpkin Palooza at Discovery Cube OC, presented by OC Waste & Recycling!

  • 🎃 Enjoy the interactive Pumpkin Paths, where guests use a special pumpkin device to explore what’s organic and learn about composting and waste sorting.

  • ♻️ Join the fun October 25–26, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Recognizing and Treating Common Ear Infection Symptoms

Ear infections often cause ear pain, fluid or discharge, swelling, fever, and hearing difficulty. At Family Care Centers in Irvine and Costa Mesa, providers offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment for both children and adults.

Diagnosis may include a physical exam and on-site lab or imaging tests. Treatment options depend on the cause and severity, including:

  • Antibiotics for bacterial infections

  • Observation (“wait and watch”) for mild cases

  • Pain relief and warm compress therapy to reduce discomfort

Prompt medical care is recommended if symptoms persist, worsen, or include fever, drainage, or balance issues.

Meet Mugwort: The Native Plant Strengthening Irvine’s Creekside Ecosystems

🌿 Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a fragrant native plant found along Irvine’s creeks and canyon trails, easily recognized by its silvery-green leaves and herbal scent. Its deep roots help stabilize soil and sustain riparian ecosystems — the vibrant zones where land meets water. Mugwort also supports local wildlife, providing habitat for bats, birds, caterpillars, and butterflies, helping these species thrive.

Level Up Your Art Portfolio at The Artist Lab’s Free Workshop

The Artist Lab invites 6th–8th graders to a free Open Portfolio Class on Saturday, October 25, from 10:30–11:30 a.m.Students will create a Mixed Media Portrait Collage while learning portfolio-building skills and can get a skills assessment or artwork review.

Spots are limited — sign up today!
📞949-293-2380 | 📧 [email protected]

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. November 5, 5-9 PM: Band Spectacular, Irvine HS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for the rest of this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No events scheduled for the rest of this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. October 30, 7 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Concert

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

A Safe Home Is the Best Treat — Halloween Fire Safety Reminders

CAL FIRE reminds everyone to stay fire-smart while enjoying spooky fun! When decorating your home, remember to:

  • 🕸 Keep all exits clear so everyone can move safely.

  • 🕯 Keep decorations away from candles, heaters, and lights to prevent fires.

  • 🚨 Test your smoke alarms to make sure they’re working.

Men’s Water Polo: UCI’s Francisco Earns Anteater of the Week Honors for Clutch Performance

UC Irvine’s Cole Francisco was named Anteater of the Week after scoring two goals and two assists in a 10-9 upset over No. 10 UC Santa Barbara, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter. He also added two goals and a career-high four assists in a narrow loss to No. 15 Princeton. Francisco leads UCI with 26 assists and has 27 goals this season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Soccer

  • Sun, Oct 26 – vs UC San Diego, 1:00 PM

Women’s Tennis

  • Thu, Oct 30 – vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

  • Fri, Oct 31 – vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

Men’s Water Polo

  • Thu, Oct 30 – vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

IVC Men’s Soccer Stays Unbeaten with 4-2 Win Over Fullerton

Irvine Valley men’s soccer remained unbeaten in conference play with a 4-2 win over Fullerton. Michael Baumgaertel, Andrew Roldan, and Drew Payne scored early, with Roldan netting his second after halftime. The Lasers improved to 9-4 overall.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 24 – vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 31 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 28 – vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 23 – vs Chaffey (Scrimmage), 5:30 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2025

Thursday, October 23

  • Girls Tennis – 3:30 PM vs. Laguna Beach

Friday, October 24

  • Football – 7:00 PM vs. Troy – Irvine High School Stadium

Friday, October 31

  • Football – 7:00 PM vs. Sonora – Irvine High School Stadium

Irvine Attorney Convicted in 2019 Fatal DUI Crash

Lotfullah Sohaib Latif, a 33-year-old Irvine attorney, was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with a 2019 crash on the 22 Freeway that resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver. He was also found guilty of related DUI charges. Sentencing is scheduled for January 9, 2026, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in state prison.

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

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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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