In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📡🏭🔬 UC Irvine Drives Innovation in 5G and 6G Manufacturing Technology

👔🧥♻️Turn Your Closet into a Second Chance — Support Job Seekers with Working Wardrobes

👶🎁💙Support Our Marines: Donate a Bassinet to Help a Military Family in Need

🚧🧱📍 Road Improvements Underway in Woodbridge: Pavement & Slurry Seal Work This Week

🚧🕒🌙 Nighttime I-5 Closures for Jeffrey Bridge Construction, Oct. 13–17

👨‍👩📚‍🌟 Congratulations to Mireille who recently finished 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

🧠💡⚕️ Understanding Visceral Fat - How It Affects Your Heart, Hormones, and Health

🌄⛰️🥾 Discover Hidden Views of Orange County on Fremont Canyon’s Early Morning Hike

🧵✂️🎁 Save the Date: Holiday Craft Show & French Artisan Market Returns Nov. 8

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶🐱🐰📅 2026 Just Got Cuter! Meet Irvine’s Furry, Feathery, and Scaly Calendar Stars!

🏀🔥💪 Saran Scores 27 as ‘Eaters Top Sun Devils in Preseason Showdown

🏐🔥💪UCI Women Volleyball 3-1 victory over CSUN

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐🔥💪 Heart, Hustle, and Aces as IVC Topples Undefeated Saddleback

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♂️🚨🔎Suspicious Man Reported Near Hayes Apartments — Police Seek Public’s Help

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the pumpkin say to its carver?

Cut it out!

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

UC Irvine Drives Innovation in 5G and 6G Manufacturing Technology

UC Irvine is advancing U.S. manufacturing by developing next-gen 5G and 6G communication technologies that move innovations from research labs to production. Through cutting-edge research and strategic manufacturing investments, UCI helps strengthen America’s global tech leadership—but sustained federal funding is essential to continue these breakthroughs.

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Turn Your Closet into a Second Chance — Support Job Seekers with Working Wardrobes

👔 A Shirt Can Change a Life — Your gently used professional clothes can empower job seekers. Through their partnership with Working Wardrobes, Irvine Rotary collects and donates career-ready outfits that help people step confidently into new opportunities. Confidence. Dignity. A fresh start.

How to Help: Bring your donations to the next meeting or DM Irvine Rotary for drop-off details!

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Support Our Marines: Donate a Bassinet to Help a Military Family in Need

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is collecting new or gently used bassinets to support military families in need.

📩 To donate, email [email protected] 💙 

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Road Improvements Underway in Woodbridge: Pavement & Slurry Seal Work This Week

The City of Irvine is performing pavement rehabilitation and slurry seal work in the Woodbridge area to improve road quality.

🛠️ Work hours: Weekdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 Locations & Dates:

• West Yale Loop (Barranca Pkwy ↔ Yale Ave): Oct 13–14

• East Yale Loop (Yale Ave ↔ Barranca Pkwy): Oct 15–16

• Warner Ave: Oct 15–16

• Yale Ave: Oct 15–16

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Nighttime I-5 Closures for Jeffrey Bridge Construction, Oct. 13–17

Jeffrey Bridge Night Closures 🚧

Crews are continuing work on the Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge, removing steel beams and plywood forms over the I-5 Freeway.

🗓️ Closures: Monday, Oct. 13 – Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 p.m.–7 a.m.

• Northbound I-5 off-ramps at Jeffrey Rd. and Sand Canyon Ave.

• Southbound SR-133 to northbound I-5 connector

Work is part of ongoing construction to improve trail access and safety.

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Congratulations to Mireille who recently finished 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

🎉 Congrats to Mireille for completing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! This reading program encourages parents and children to read together — every single book counts toward the goal! 📚✨

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Understanding Visceral Fat - How It Affects Your Heart, Hormones, and Health

Understanding Visceral Fat

What it is: Visceral fat is deep body fat that surrounds internal organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys. It’s found inside the abdomen, beneath the muscles, unlike subcutaneous fat (the fat under your skin).

Why it matters: Small amounts protect organs, but excess visceral fat is linked to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It’s called “active fat” because it influences hormone and metabolic functions.

What causes it:

• Genetics: Affects where and how much fat your body stores.

• Lifestyle: High intake of fatty or sugary foods, inactivity, and stress increase visceral fat.

• Hormones: Cortisol (stress hormone) can lead to more fat accumulation.

Health risks and related conditions: Too much visceral fat is tied to obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and rare endocrine disorders like Cushing syndrome or lipodystrophy.

How to measure it: You can’t see or pinch visceral fat, but these methods help estimate it:

• Waist size: Over 35" (women) or 40" (men) = higher risk.

• Waist-to-hip ratio: >0.85 (women), >0.90 (men).

• BMI: 30+ may indicate excess visceral fat.

• Waist-to-height ratio: Waist should be ≤ half your height.

Normal range: Visceral fat should make up around 10% of total body fat.

How to reduce it:

• Exercise regularly: 30 minutes/day, 5 days/week (cardio, strength, or HIIT).

• Eat smart: Follow diets like Mediterranean or DASH.

• Try intermittent fasting.

• Sleep well and manage stress.

• Limit alcohol.

Good news: Visceral fat is easier to lose than subcutaneous fat — consistent healthy habits can show results within 2–3 months.

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Discover Hidden Views of Orange County on Fremont Canyon’s Early Morning Hike

Enjoy panoramic Orange County views on an Early Morning Hike at Fremont Canyon 🌄 on October 26. Follow the scenic trail past an old coal mine and up to breathtaking overlooks.

👉 Register here

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Save the Date: Holiday Craft Show & French Artisan Market Returns Nov. 8!

🗓️ Save the date — Saturday, November 8 — for WVA Annual Holiday Craft Show & French Artisan Market! 

🎁 Discover one-of-a-kind, handmade, and French-inspired gifts perfect for the season. Mark your calendar and join this festive shopping experience

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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

1. October 16, 6-8 PM: Fall Orchestra & Vocal Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

1. October 16, 7 PM: Fall Concert, 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. October 16, 23, 3:30-4:30 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Rehearsals

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

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

2026 Just Got Cuter! Meet Irvine’s Furry, Feathery, and Scaly Calendar Stars!

🐾 Get ready for a year of adorable chaos! The 2026 Irvine Animal Care Center Wall Calendar features the 2025 Photo Fundraiser winners—13 months of furry, feathery, and scaly stars to brighten your days. 🌟

📅 Order by October 15 to secure your copy! 💲 $20 each (tax & shipping included) 🛒 Order online: cityofirvine.org/animalcarecalendar

✨ Don’t miss a single tail flick or whisker twitch!

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Saran Scores 27 as ‘Eaters Top Sun Devils in Preseason Showdown

🔥 Sunday Showdown: UC Irvine took down Arizona State in a preseason exhibition, led by Derin Saran’s 27-point performance! 🙌

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Four Anteaters Hit Double Digits as UCI Defeats CSUN; Duffey and Bolden Set Career Highs

Four Anteaters hit double-digit kills in UC Irvine’s win over CSUN 💪 — with Duffey and Bolden setting new career highs in the victory!

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UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Water Polo

• Wed, Oct 15 – vs Princeton, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

• Wed, Oct 15 – vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

• Thu, Oct 16 – vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

• Sun, Oct 19 – vs Cal Poly, 1:00 PM

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Heart, Hustle, and Aces as IVC Topples Undefeated Saddleback

Irvine Valley WVB comeback thriller (3–2) vs Saddleback

Next up: Hosts Fullerton, Wednesday, 6 p.m

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

• Fri, Oct 17 – vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

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

• Fri, Oct 31 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

• Tue, Oct 14 – vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

• Tue, Oct 21 – vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

• 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

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

University High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2025

Wednesday, October 15

• Girls Golf – 3:30 PM vs. Portola

• Girls Flag Football – 6:30 PM vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, October 22

• Girls Tennis – 3:30 PM vs. St. Margaret’s Episcopal

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Suspicious Man Reported Near Hayes Apartments — Police Seek Public’s Help

On Wednesday, October 8, officers responded to reports of a suspicious man seen walking around an apartment complex on Hayes, possibly looking into windows. He’s described as having short black hair, a mustache, wearing a blue T-shirt, khaki pants, and black Nike shoes. If you recognize him, please contact [email protected].

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

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• Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • When: Wednesday, 9 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Where: 6670 Alton Pkwy, in front of the Medical Office Building

  • More Info: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

  • When: Sunday, 10 AM - 2 PM

  • Where: Stonegate Elementary: 100 Honors, Irvine, CA 92620

  • More Info: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

October 17 Pumpkin Character Painting 6 - 7:30 PM

October 16 - 18 Shelley Conducts Scheherazade 8 PM

October 18 Disney's Fantasia in Concert 10 - 11:30 AM

October 19 Scheherazade: One Thousand and One Nights 3 PM

October 25 Spectrum Silent Disco 6 - 9 PM

October 25-26 Woodbridge Village Center: Makers Markets 10 AM - 4 PM

October 26 Scandinavian Dreams 3 PM

October 31 BOO FEST at Woodbridge Village Center 4 - 6 PM

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• Irvine Ranch Water District

  • Customer Service: 949-453-5300 or email [email protected]

  • Water Emergency: 949-453-5500

  • Online Services: IRWD Customer Service

• Southern California Edison

  • Customer Service: 1-800-655-4555

  • For Hearing Impaired: TTY 1-800-352-8580

  • Report an Outage: 1-800-611-1911 or Online Outage Reporting

  • Report Street Light Outage: Street Light Outage Form

  • Other Inquiries: Contact SCE | Request Support

• Southern California Gas

  • General Customer Service: 1-877-238-0092

  • Gas Emergencies/Safety Issues: 911 or 1-877-238-0092 (24/7)

  • Hearing Impaired (TDD/TTY): 1-800-252-0259

  • Call Before You Dig: 811 DigAlert

  • Contact SoCalGas

• Waste Management

  • Customer Service: 949-345-1546

  • WM Support

  • Residential Waste & Recycling Pickup

  • Bulk Trash Pickup