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Watch Irvine’s Finest K9 Units Perform Live at Free Community Event

Issue # 0274

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Joshua Tjia
22 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚔🚦 Irvine Police Department Secures $497,410 Grant to Boost Traffic Safety Initiatives

👮🐕 Watch Irvine’s Finest K9 Units Perform Live at Free Community Event

🎻☕️ Chamber Music Returns: Enjoy an Enchanting Concert with Orli Shaham and Pacific Symphony Musicians

🌳🎥 Cinema on the Green: Coco Movie Night at Concordia Irvine

👧🏻🎃 Festive Family Fun: Kids in Costume Eat Free at Luna Grill

😮‍💨 Breathe Easier: How Family Care Centers Provide Quick Allergy Relief

🔥🌾 October Fire Prevention Month: How Irvine Ranch Conservancy Fights Wildfires Year-Round

🌻 Crafting Fun for Adults: Clay Sunflower Workshop on November 3

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐈‍⬛ New Beginnings for 28 Pets in Irvine: 6 Dogs, 21 Cats, and 1 Guinea Pig Find Families

⚽️ Paul Jing Named Big West Defensive Player of the Week After Two Soccer Shutouts

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Irvine Valley Women's Volleyball Sweeps Fullerton for Third Conference Win

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Portola’s Grettenberg Dominates Homecoming with 4 Touchdowns in 31-6 Victory Over University

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔📱 Irvine Police Arrest iPhone Thief After String of Doorstep Thefts, 12 Phones Found

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why are vampires bad at art?

They are only able to draw blood.

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

Irvine Police Department Secures $497,410 Grant to Boost Traffic Safety Initiatives

The Irvine Police Department has received a $497,410 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to enhance traffic safety programs through September 2025.

The funds will support:

  • DUI checkpoints

  • traffic safety education

  • patrols focused on reducing collisions

Key initiatives include addressing:

  • impaired driving

  • promoting motorcycle safety

  • enforcing speed, red light, and stop sign laws

A portion of the grant, $27,410, will be dedicated to child passenger safety, providing car seat education and free seats for families in need. The OTS grants are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Watch Irvine’s Finest K9 Units Perform Live at Free Community Event

The Orange County Police Canine Association will host its Community Appreciation Show this Saturday, featuring the Irvine Police K9 Unit. This free event will showcase exciting K9 demonstrations and family-friendly activities. Parking and seating are first come, first served, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. It's a great opportunity to see local K9 teams in action and enjoy a day of community fun.

Chamber Music Returns: Enjoy an Enchanting Concert with Orli Shaham and Pacific Symphony Musicians

Chamber music returns this Sunday, October 27 at 3 PM in Samueli Theater with host Orli Shaham and principal musicians of Pacific Symphony. Enjoy coffee and desserts as you experience Avner Dorman's lively Sextet, Brahms' introspective Handel Variations on solo piano, and his rich B-flat Sextet for strings. Don't miss this intimate concert—tickets are available now!

Cinema on the Green: Coco Movie Night at Concordia Irvine

Join the community for Cinema on the Green at Concordia University Irvine on Friday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m. for a free outdoor screening of Coco. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy warm drinks under the stars. All are welcome!

Festive Family Fun: Kids in Costume Eat Free at Luna Grill

Bring your little ones in costume to Luna Grill at University Center from October 27 to 31, and let them enjoy a free kids' meal with the purchase of any adult entrée! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a fun family meal together while celebrating the season. Grab your costumes and head over to Luna Grill for a spooktacular treat!

Breathe Easier: How Family Care Centers Provide Quick Allergy Relief

If you're dealing with persistent allergies, Family Care Centers in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa provide urgent care services to help manage and relieve allergy symptoms. Their team offers immediate diagnosis and treatment for allergy-related issues such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and hives. With onsite labs, experienced providers, and online check-ins, they make it easy to get personalized allergy care without an appointment. Whether your allergies are mild or more severe, you can visit their convenient locations for quick relief and ongoing support. Virtual visits are also available.

October Fire Prevention Month: How Irvine Ranch Conservancy Fights Wildfires Year-Round

October is Fire Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of fire safety and the efforts to protect communities from wildfires. Organizations like Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) work year-round to mitigate wildfires within the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks by restoring native plant species and removing invasive ones, which fuel fire risk. Invasive plants dry out quickly, increase wildfire intensity, and outcompete native species. IRC encourages the community to help by cleaning gear to prevent invasive seeds from spreading and participating in stewardship activities to remove invasive plants. These efforts contribute to creating fire-resistant habitats and protecting the ecosystem.

Crafting Fun for Adults: Clay Sunflower Workshop on November 3

Join a Clay Sunflower Craft workshop led by art instructor Claudia at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library. The class is scheduled for Sunday, November 3, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Registration is required as space is limited. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Katie Wheeler Library. 

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 5:00-8:00 PM: Band Spectacular

  2. Thu, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Vocal Music Winter Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  2. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  3. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

New Beginnings for 28 Pets in Irvine: 6 Dogs, 21 Cats, and 1 Guinea Pig Find Families

From October 14–20, 6 dogs, 21 cats, and 1 Guinea Pig were adopted. The dogs adopted were Champ, Creme, Dakota, Markos, Oakley, and Raya. The cats adopted included Angela, Ash, Autumn, and others, while the Guinea Pig was Samus. Additionally, 3 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners. For more information on adoption and operating hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

Paul Jing Named Big West Defensive Player of the Week After Two Soccer Shutouts

Paul Jing, a UCI soccer player who joined the team from the intramural squad in September, earned Big West Defensive Player of the Week after two shutout victories. Filling in due to injuries, Jing has been perfect in his four starts, making 17 saves and holding opponents scoreless for 328 minutes. Last week, he secured wins against Cal State Bakersfield and CSUN, including a career-high eight saves in the 1-0 win over first-place CSUB. This is his first career award, and he joins two other UCI players recognized with 2024 conference honors.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  1. Sat, Oct 26: vs Sacramento State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Sun, Oct 27: vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  1. Sat, Oct 26: vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

  2. Sun, Oct 27: vs Pepperdine, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Wed, Oct 30: (Exhibition) vs Vanguard, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Women's Volleyball Sweeps Fullerton for Third Conference Win

The Irvine Valley women's volleyball team earned their third Orange Empire Conference victory with a sweep against Fullerton, winning 25-14, 25-23, 25-16. Their overall record improved to 3-12 and 3-4 in conference. Key players included Hailey Oldham with 14 kills and 9 digs, Audrey Fowler with 5 kills, 14 digs, and 6 aces, and setter Alondra Castro with 22 assists and 8 digs. Irvine Valley dominated the first and third sets, while the second set was a close battle.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Thu, Oct 24: vs Chaffey/San Diego City (Scrimmage), 4:30 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Oct 22: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  2. Tue, Oct 29: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Fri, Oct 25: vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Oct 25: vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

Portola’s Grettenberg Dominates Homecoming with 4 Touchdowns in 31-6 Victory Over University

Portola High School's running back, Timmy Grettenberg, led the Bulldogs to a 31-6 homecoming victory over University with a standout performance, rushing for four touchdowns and a career-high 210 yards on 31 carries. Grettenberg’s touchdowns helped Portola improve to 3-0 in the Omicron League, keeping them tied for first place. The Bulldogs’ defense was solid, limiting University to just two field goals. Portola's Diego Reyna also contributed 110 rushing yards, and kicker Ishaaan Kedia added a 40-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Coach Peter Abe praised his team’s resilience, crediting their success to hard work and improvement after an 0-5 start.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2024  

Thursday, October 24

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. University at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Irvine Police Arrest iPhone Thief After String of Doorstep Thefts, 12 Phones Found

Irvine police arrested Erick Isami Esquivel, 29, of Tustin, for grand theft after he was caught stealing iPhones from doorsteps shortly after delivery. Detectives had been investigating the thefts for weeks and identified Esquivel as a suspect. Upon searching his car, police found a recently stolen iPhone along with other cell phones. A subsequent search of his home uncovered 11 more stolen phones. He was booked at Orange County Jail.

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