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Tsunami Advisory Issued for California Coast After 8.8 Earthquake Near Russia

Issue # 0454

Author

Joshua Tjia
30 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎻🎶 Symphony in the Cities Returns to Irvine on August 3 at Mike Ward Park

🚓🚒 Connect with Irvine Police and Firefighters at National Night Out Event on August 5

📢📖 City of Irvine Seeks Public Input on Library Expansion and Planning

🍑🧋🍑 Fan-Favorite Peach Yogurt Yakult Returns to JamJam Tea Lab for a Limited Time

🌊⚠️ Tsunami Advisory Issued for California Coast After 8.8 Earthquake Near Russia

🧪 Hands-On Science Adventures for Kids This Summer

☀️🧴 How to Choose the Right Sunscreen and Use It Effectively

🧘🏽‍♂️ Free Outdoor Yoga Class at Woodbridge Village on August 9

🎨 Get Creative This Fall: Art Classes for All Ages in Irvine Start Soon

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🦆 Adoption Highlights: 14 Cats, 3 Dogs, 1 Rabbit, and 3 Ducks to Rescue

⛳️ Three UC Irvine Golfers Named 2024–25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💊 Individual Arrested in Irvine for Narcotics Sales and Probation Violation

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why can’t you play hide and seek with mountains?

Because they always peak.

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

Symphony in the Cities Returns to Irvine on August 3 at Mike Ward Park

Join the City of Irvine for Symphony in the Cities on Sunday, August 3, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge.

  • This free outdoor event features a lively concert by the Pacific Symphony, performing a mix of popular classics, patriotic songs, and pop favorites.

  • Families can enjoy pre-concert children’s activities starting at 5:30 p.m., and guests are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase food and drinks at the park.

Connect with Irvine Police and Firefighters at National Night Out Event on August 5

The Irvine Police Department invites the community to join National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex (8000 Great Park Blvd).

  • This event offers a chance to connect with Irvine police officers and Orange County Fire Authority firefighters while enjoying a fun, family-friendly evening.

  • Activities include public safety vehicle displays, games, face painting, photo opportunities, giveaways, and food trucks.

  • Guests are kindly encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support Families Forward, a local nonprofit.

City of Irvine Seeks Public Input on Library Expansion and Planning

With the new Irvine Public Library system underway, the City is inviting the community to help shape its future. Residents are encouraged to attend upcoming space planning meetings to review preliminary plans and share feedback on future library locations, programs, and collections. Input from the community will help build a library system that meets Irvine’s needs.

  • Quail Hill Community Center – Tuesday, August 5, 6–7:30 p.m.

  • Deerfield Community Center – Thursday, August 7, 6–7:30 p.m.

Fan-Favorite Peach Yogurt Yakult Returns to JamJam Tea Lab for a Limited Time

JamJam Tea Lab’s popular Peach Yogurt Yakult is back for a limited time! This creamy and fruity drink is a refreshing fan-favorite, perfect for summer sipping. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy it while it lasts!

Tsunami Advisory Issued for California Coast After 8.8 Earthquake Near Russia

A tsunami advisory was issued for the California coast after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia on Tuesday, July 29. While tsunami warnings were declared for Hawaii and Alaska's Aleutian Islands, the U.S. West Coast — including areas from British Columbia to the California-Mexico border — received an advisory, with a warning for Northern California's Cape Mendocino region.

  • The first waves could reach Southern California coastal areas around 1 a.m. Wednesday, with potential strong currents lasting until 10 a.m.

  • While widespread flooding isn’t expected, residents were told to leave beaches, harbors, and marinas.

  • Cities including Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Long Beach temporarily closed coastal areas as a precaution.

  • Authorities stress public safety and readiness to adjust alerts based on new information.

  • No evacuations have been ordered, and wave heights are expected to be under one foot.

Hands-On Science Adventures for Kids This Summer

Looking for an exciting way to keep your child engaged this summer? The Silly Science Bonanza is a fun, educational program designed for kids ages 6–12 who love to explore, discover, and get hands-on with science. Each session features interactive and safe experiments that stimulate the brain, inspire curiosity, and encourage social connection — all in just one action-packed hour!

  • Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Cost: $22 per session

  • Location: Northwood Community Center

  • Dates: Thursday, August 14

Register here

How to Choose the Right Sunscreen and Use It Effectively

Sunscreen is an important part of daily skincare in sunny Southern California, but choosing the right one can sometimes be confusing. To help make sun protection easier, UCI Health dermatologist Dr. Kristen Kelly offers helpful guidance on what to look for in a sunscreen.

  • Sunscreen Quick Guide

    • SPF Basics:
      SPF 15–100 blocks 93–99% of UVB rays; doesn’t cover UVA.

    • Broad Spectrum:
      Protects against UVA + UVB; choose SPF 15+ with this label.

    • Best Ingredients:
      Mineral-based (zinc/titanium) = gentle + reef-safe.
      Avoid PABA, trolamine salicylate, and unproven chemicals.

    • Water Resistance:
      “Water resistant” = 40 min, “very water resistant” = 80 min.
      Reapply after swimming/sweating.

    • Proper Use:
      Use 1 oz (shot glass), apply 20 min before sun, cover missed spots.

    • Reef Safe:
      Avoid oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene. Use non-nano mineral sunscreens.

    • Sun Safety:
      Wear hats, UV-blocking sunglasses, protective clothes.
      Avoid peak sun (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).

    • Daily Must:
      Sunscreen is for all skin tones, every day. Prevents cancer + aging.

Free Outdoor Yoga Class at Woodbridge Village on August 9

Don’t miss the final free outdoor Bodyweight Sculpt class of the summer with CorePower Yoga on Friday, August 9, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at Woodbridge Village Center. Led by instructor Alexis, this all-levels session blends mindful movement and bodyweight training on the center’s scenic lawn.

Get Creative This Fall: Art Classes for All Ages in Irvine Start Soon

Fall Arts in Irvine classes go live for viewing on Friday, August 1 at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

  • The lineup includes courses for all ages and skill levels, with exciting options like Teen Art Workshops in:

    • Character Portrait Painting

    • Plush Pillow making

    • Bookbinding Workshops.

  • Registration opens August 15 at 6 a.m. for most classes.

  • Registration for Adult Jewelry opens on August 16 at 7 a.m., and Adult Ceramics at 8 a.m. the same day.

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

Adoption Highlights: 14 Cats, 3 Dogs, 1 Rabbit, and 3 Ducks to Rescue

Between July 21–27, the Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated the adoption of 3 dogs (Bailey, Dante, Silver), 14 cats (including Abra, Boba, Mewsette, and Tofu), and 1 rabbit (Luna). Additionally, 3 ducks—Donald, Dart, and Pouncer—were sent to rescue, and 7 lost dogs were reunited with their owners.

For adoption details and hours, visit cityofirvine.org/animals.

Three UC Irvine Golfers Named 2024–25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars

Three UC Irvine golfers — Rei Harashima, JJ Nakao, and Jason Tang — were named 2024–25 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America.

  • Harashima and Nakao earned the honor for the second time, while Tang was recognized for the first time.

  • Harashima led the team with a 72.13 average and nine sub-70 rounds.

  • Nakao had a 73.25 average and helped secure UCI’s first stroke play win since 2018.

  • Tang posted a 74.03 average, with a top-10 finish at the Orange County Collegiate Classic.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

🏐⚽🏀 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.

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

Individual Arrested in Irvine for Narcotics Sales and Probation Violation

Luis Angel Martinez Gomez, 24, of Santa Ana, was arrested by Irvine’s Specialized Investigations Unit (SIU) last week for selling narcotics in Irvine and violating probation—his second arrest for drug sales since May. He was taken into custody outside the Central Justice Center and booked into Orange County Jail.

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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

July 12 - End of August Tanaka Farms Melong Tasting Tours

August 5 Toddlers & Tunes 10 AM - 12 PM

August 5 2025 National Night Out 5:30 - 7:30 PM

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