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Take Charge of Your Yard! Fight Mosquitoes and Protect Your Health

Issue # 0221

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Joshua Tjia
07 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚙⚡️ Rivian Secures $5 Billion VW Investment, Forecasts Job Influx in Irvine

🦟🪣 Take Charge of Your Yard! Fight Mosquitoes and Protect Your Health

🌅🍑 Experience the Magic of Summer Nights at Tanaka Farms - U-Pick Tour & Cookout

📖📚 Join the Weekly ESL Conversation Group at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library

🩸 Urgent Call for Type O Negative Blood at UCI Health – Donate and Save Lives

🌳🥾 Discover Irvine's Best 7-Day Trails for Your Next Adventure

🏙️🖌️ "Luke Matjas: Tales from the Trails," Art Exhibition Opens August 15 at Irvine City Hall

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 July 29–August 4: 25 Adoptions at Irvine Animal Care Center, Plus 8 Reunions

🤽‍♀️💦 U.S. Women's Water Polo Team, with UC Irvine's Tara Prentice, Beats Hungary to Secure Semifinal Spot

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏈 Free Flag Football Clinic for Girls at Irvine Valley College on Aug. 25

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Tragic Incident in Irvine – Caregiver Found Dead, Suspect Killed in Police Confrontation

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Where do ghosts go on vacation?

Lake Eerie.

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

Rivian Secures $5 Billion VW Investment, Forecasts Job Influx in Irvine

Rivian, an Irvine-based EV company, received a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen in June. This investment is expected to boost well-paying jobs at Rivian and inspire further innovation in the EV market. Rivian, which moved its headquarters to Irvine in 2020, produces acclaimed electric adventure vehicles and delivery vans for Amazon. Despite past challenges, the VW investment positions Rivian for future success as battery costs fall and EV sales are projected to quadruple by 2030. Rivian's stock surged nearly 30% following the news. For more information, visit their restored flagship location at the South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach or their website at rivian.com.

Take Charge of Your Yard! Fight Mosquitoes and Protect Your Health

  • Take charge of your yard to combat mosquitoes by eliminating standing water in containers like buckets and flowerpots, and keeping pools clean.

  • Use mosquito repellent on clothes and exposed skin, and wear long sleeves and pants for extra protection, especially at dawn and dusk.

  • Protect yourself from diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus, by draining standing water around your home. Learn more: CDPH Mosquito Information.

#FightTheBite #mosquitoes #repellent

Experience the Magic of Summer Nights at Tanaka Farms - U-Pick Tour & Cookout

On Saturday, August 10 at 6 PM, Tanaka Farms will host "Summer Nights at the Farm." Participants can enjoy a sunset wagon tour with U-pick produce, visit barnyard animals, and relish a farm-to-table cookout featuring beef or chicken, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, fresh salads, and seasonal fruit. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Join the Weekly ESL Conversation Group at Irvine Katie Wheeler Library

Join the ESL Conversation Group every Thursday from 1-2 PM at the Irvine Katie Wheeler library to practice English on various topics. Open to adults. For more info, email [email protected]. Next session: August 8.

Urgent Call for Type O Negative Blood at UCI Health – Donate and Save Lives

UCI Health Blood Donor Centers in Irvine and Orange urgently need Type O negative blood due to a nationwide shortage. Donate today, Aug. 7, at City Tower in Orange, or visit their centers in Orange and Irvine on weekdays. This week, all donors receive a $10 gift card. Sign up to donate at City Tower here, in Irvine here, or in Orange here. Donations of all blood types are welcome and appreciated, with each donation potentially saving up to three lives.

Discover Irvine's Best 7-Day Trails for Your Next Adventure

Looking for weekend or daily outdoor activities? Explore these trails with 7-day access:

- Bommer Canyon: 7 a.m. to sunset

- Buck Gully Reserve: Dawn to dusk

- Crystal Cove State Park: 6 a.m. to sunset

- Irvine Regional Park: Spring/Summer: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

- Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: 7 a.m. to sunset

- Peters Canyon Regional Park: 7 a.m. to sunset

- Quail Hill: 7 a.m. to sunset

- Santiago Oaks Regional Park: 7 a.m. to sunset

- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park: 7 a.m. to sunset

"Luke Matjas: Tales from the Trails," Art Exhibition Opens August 15 at Irvine City Hall

"Luke Matjas: Tales from the Trails," a new exhibition at Irvine City Hall, opens on Thursday, August 15. Matjas, an artist and avid hiker who walks over 2,500 miles annually, showcases the beauty and wonder of urban and wild landscapes in his art. A free opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on the same day, offering a chance to meet the artist and explore his work. More details

#ArtAtCityHall #LukeMatjas #TalesFromTheTrails #ArtHappensHere #UrbanNature #SupportLocalArtists

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

July 29–August 4: 25 Adoptions at Irvine Animal Care Center, Plus 8 Reunions

From July 29 to August 4, the Irvine Animal Care Center saw 2 dogs (Boba and Ruckus), 21 cats, 1 bird (Jupiter), and 1 guinea pig (Rootbeer) adopted. Additionally, 5 dogs and 3 cats were reunited with their owners. For more adoption info and hours, visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet. Congratulations to all the new pet owners!

U.S. Women's Water Polo Team, with UC Irvine's Tara Prentice, Beats Hungary to Secure Semifinal Spot

The U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team secured a semifinal spot in the Paris Olympic Games with a narrow 5-4 victory over Hungary. Ashleigh Johnson's 17 saves and Maggie Steffens' two key goals were pivotal in this defensive match, marking Team USA's continued success in reaching the top four since 2000. Despite Hungary's efforts, including a late 7-on-6 formation, Rachel Fattal's game-winning power play sealed the win for the U.S. The semifinal against Australia is set for Thursday, airing live on USA Network and streaming on Peacock. Key players include Rachel Fattal, Ashleigh Johnson, Tara Prentice from UC Irvine, Jewel Roemer, and Maggie Steffens.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

Free Flag Football Clinic for Girls at Irvine Valley College on Aug. 25

Orange County girls aged 5 to 18 can join a free flag football clinic on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Irvine Valley College. Hosted by Females For Football, a new Irvine-based non-profit, the clinic aims to break barriers and encourage girls to try the sport. Founded by Merrick and Niza Nguyen, the organization hopes to attract 120-150 participants, with 80 girls and 20 volunteer coaches already signed up. The clinic offers a safe environment, teaching football skills and life lessons. Future plans include providing scholarships and seeking corporate sponsorships. For sign-ups, visit their website.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

High School Athletics Calendar

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

Tragic Incident in Irvine – Caregiver Found Patient Dead, Suspect Killed in Police Confrontation

Monday morning at about 2:15 a.m., a caregiver found his patient, John Alexander Bash III, unresponsive and bloody in a residence on Whistling Swan. Responding officers found a gold minivan crashed into the garage. During the investigation, they encountered the minivan's owner, Aaron Matthew Shindle, who advanced towards an officer with a knife, leading to an officer-involved shooting. Shindle, a former caregiver for Bash, later died at the hospital. Detectives believe Shindle is responsible for Bash's death and there are no additional suspects. Witnesses are urged to contact Detective Rebecca Steen at 949-724-7170 or [email protected].

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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