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Sweet Safety: Tips to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

Issue # 0507

Author

Joshua Tjia
30 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓💥 Fatal Motorcycle Collision Closes Southbound 405 Freeway in Irvine

🏍️ Ride Smart, Stay Safe: Free Motorcycle Safety Course with Irvine Police

🏙️🚛 Irvine Considers Plan to Relocate Nuclear Waste from San Onofre

🎃🍁 Join Crime Survivors' Halloween Treats Drive to Support Local Families in Need

♻️Join IUSD’s Recycling Drive Challenge on Nov. 15

🍭🦇🍬 Sweet Safety: Tips to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

🎃♻️ Give Your Pumpkins a Second Life: Turn Halloween Leftovers into Healthy Soi

🧒🏻🎨 Art Class for 1st–3rd Graders: Explore Art & Design in a Free Workshop

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Bring Home a Senior Sweetheart: Adopt at Irvine Animal Care Center

🏐 UCI Women’s Volleyball: Campbell Jensen Named Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🎾 Crean Lutheran Girls Tennis Wins Crestview League Title

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚨 Man Arrested in Irvine for Vehicle Tampering and Possession of Burglary Tools

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the skeleton get a promotion at work?

Because of his dead-ication!

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

Fatal Motorcycle Collision Closes Southbound 405 Freeway in Irvine

A fatal crash shut down the southbound 405 Freeway in Irvine early Tuesday morning after a motorcyclist collided with an SUV near Bake Parkway around 5:45 a.m. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while it remains unclear if the SUV driver was injured. All southbound lanes were closed for several hours, causing major delays before reopening around 10 a.m. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

Ride Smart, Stay Safe: Free Motorcycle Safety Course with Irvine Police

The Irvine Police Department is offering a free motorcycle safety course taught by IPD motor officers on Friday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn essential riding safety and gain confidence on the road. RSVP by emailing [email protected] to sign up.

Irvine Considers Plan to Relocate Nuclear Waste from San Onofre

Irvine Mayor Larry Agran has proposed relocating nuclear waste from San Onofre to a safer inland site at Camp Pendleton, citing earthquake and coastal risks. At a Sept. 30 City Council study session, experts supported exploring the plan, while Southern California Edison stated the current storage remains safe. The Council will vote soon, with potential for other cities to join Irvine’s initiative.

Join Crime Survivors' Halloween Treats Drive to Support Local Families in Need

The Crime Survivors Halloween Treats Drive is collecting donations to bring festive fun to families in need. Your contributions help purchase gift cards for costumes, candy, and festive treats so every family can enjoy.

📱 How to Give:
Text HOPE to 22525, call (844) 853-HOPE, email [email protected], or visit crimesurvivors.org.

Join IUSD’s Recycling Drive Challenge on Nov. 15

As part of America Recycles Day, IUSD’s Sustainability Department invites all students to participate in a Recycling Drive Challenge on Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the District Office.

♻️ Bring your mixed wastepaper (junk mail, newspapers, magazines, cereal boxes, office paper), CRV cans and bottles, and food or beverage cartons (juice, milk, etc.) for a chance to win prizes for your school!

Sweet Safety: Tips to Keep Kids Safe This Halloween

With so many gummies and treats that look alike, it’s easy for kids to mistake medicine for candy. UCI Health’s Dr. Pei Lin Chang urges parents to be extra cautious this Halloween by keeping medicines locked away and checking all treats before kids dig in.

Halloween Safety Tips:

  • 🕵️‍♀️ Inspect all candy before your child eats it—look for tears, pinholes, or discoloration.

  • 🚫 Skip homemade or unwrapped treats from people you don’t know.

  • 🍫 Remove choking hazards like hard candy, gum, or peanuts for kids under 3.

  • 💊 Keep all meds, vitamins, and edibles locked up and out of reach of little hands.

  • 📞 Save the Poison Control number: 800-222-1222.

  • 🧠 Talk with your kids about the difference between candy and medicine—and remind them to check with you before eating anything unfamiliar.

Give Your Pumpkins a Second Life: Turn Halloween Leftovers into Healthy Soi

On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your used pumpkins to Discovery Cube OC for composting. This free event promotes sustainability through composting, turning pumpkins into nutrient-rich soil.

Art Class for 1st–3rd Graders: Explore Art & Design in a Free Workshop

The Artist Lab invites 1st–3rd graders to a free open class on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 2–3 PM. Young artists will creatively turn everyday objects into imaginative building designs while exploring structure and form.

Spots are limited to new students, so reserve yours today by calling or texting 949-293-2380 or emailing [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 

Bring Home a Senior Sweetheart: Adopt at Irvine Animal Care Center

Celebrate the charm of senior pets like Onyx at the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Fall in Love Senior Pet Promotion! These wise, affectionate companions are ready to bring warmth and love into your home.

  • 📦🧸 Adopters will receive a special take-home care package, including a fleece blanket, brush, toy, and tennis ball for dogs or a cardboard scratcher for cats.

  • Visit cityofirvine.org/animals to find your new furry friend today.

UCI Women’s Volleyball: Campbell Jensen Named Anteater of the Week

Senior libero Campbell Jensen earned Anteater of the Week honors after leading UC Irvine to sweeps over Hawai‘i and Cal State Fullerton with 17 digs in each match. She now has 1,741 career digs, ranking fourth nationally among active Division I players and just 15 shy of second all-time at UCI.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

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

Crean Lutheran Girls Tennis Wins Crestview League Title

Crean Lutheran’s Girls Tennis team clinched the Crestview League Championship, finishing the season undefeated in league play. The Saints’ hard work, perseverance, and teamwork led them to this title as they now advance to the Individual and Pairs League Tournament this week.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2025

Friday, October 31

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

Man Arrested in Irvine for Vehicle Tampering and Possession of Burglary Tools

Irvine Police arrested a 30-year-old man from Costa Mesa after he was caught checking car door handles at an apartment complex on Via Ricasol. When officers arrived, the suspect tried to flee but was quickly detained. A search of his backpack revealed a glass breaker and drug paraphernalia. He faces charges for vehicle tampering, resisting arrest, and possession of burglary tools and paraphernalia.

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

Now - November 2 Tanaka Farm Pumpkin Patch

November 1 Caity Gyorgy 7 PM

November 5 Takács Quartet 7 PM

November 8 Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day 7:30 AM - 12 PM

November 8 Holiday Faire 10 AM - 4 PM

November 13 Phaeton Piano Trio 7 PM

November 15 - 16 Woodbridge Village Center: Makers Markets 10 AM - 4 PM

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