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Rise and shine, Irvine!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: An all-electric hospital, Holi color-fest, and a mansion with a lazy river + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Irvine protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Reimagining hospital energy use: Irvine’s new UCI Health hospital, billed as the nation’s first all-electric, opened in December with solar-topped parking structures and green power. Diesel generators remain for emergencies — see how it’s powered.
Contract manufacturer expands footprint: Ohio-based Norman Noble plans to open a new rapid prototyping facility in Irvine soon, boosting early-stage medical device development and closer collaboration with West Coast medical device makers — read the full story.
Locally inspired seasonal dining: Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport has debuted its rebranded Trellis & Tide Kitchen & Bar, led by Executive Chef Leonel De Leon, serving breakfast, dinners, cocktails, beers, wines, and spirit-free sips — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Wings worth the napkins: Crispy Korean-style wings from Furai Chicken bring serious crunch and bold flavor, from soy garlic to a fiery glaze, with pickled radish and jalapeños alongside. It’s the kind of spread that turns a midweek slump into a proper wing night, no fuss, just loud, happy bites.
Your K- and J-beauty fix: Stock up on SPF that actually sinks in, sheet masks for every mood, and cult-favorite cleansers. Shibuyala lines the shelves with Japanese and K-beauty that makes quick restocks painless and fun, perfect for those “oops, I’m out” moments between errands.
Fairway fix this week: Craving green time? Strawberry Farms Golf Club winds through quiet Irvine canyons beside a shimmering reservoir, scenic without the fuss. Play a quick nine or commit to 18, then unwind at the cozy Farmhouse Grill. It’s a local reset that delivers.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌈 Holi Milan @ Sweet Shade Park | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:00 PM – Celebrate Holi on the actual day, right at Sweet Shade Park, with color, laughter, and that neighborly chaos we secretly love. It’s free, BYO colors and snacks to share, and yes, wear the shirt you never quite forgave. Everyone’s welcome, kids to grandparents.
🔧 Fix a Leak Workshop @ IRWD Headquarters | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats slaying a sneaky water bill with neighbors who know where the shutoff is. IRWD’s free Fix a Leak Workshop packs leak-finding know-how, expert Q&A, and dye tablets, plus gift card drawings and a sweepstakes boost. IRWD customers only, 16+, registration required.
🚗 Vikings Cruise Car Show @ Marina High School – Home of the Vikings | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Roll into Marina High for a hometown car show with sea breeze, chrome, and DJ Curt keeping the vibe smooth. Support the Class of 2026 while you kick tires, trade stories, and eye those shiny trophies. Registration opens soon, so limber up your polishing arm.
🏛 Women in History Tours @ Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Trade brunch gossip for a 45-minute golf cart tour at Fairhaven Memorial Park, where trailblazing women rest and their stories move. Meet the first woman to fly solo in the U.S., OC’s first female attorney, a Holocaust rescuer, a princess, and more. Registration required.
💃 Abba LA @ Lido Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Whether you wore out your ‘Arrival’ LP or learned the words at weddings, ABBA LA is turning Newport’s Lido Theatre into a glittery sing-along. Expect greatest hits, big choruses, unapologetic joy, and a perfectly respectable excuse to test your disco hips, responsibly.
🎭 The Mikado @ Irvine, CA | Irvine Barclay Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players bring back The Mikado, reimagined for modern audiences while keeping the droll libretto, sparkling score, and beloved characters intact, a tart send-up of British society set in fanciful 19th-century Japan. Opera glasses optional, a quick wit recommended.
🎩 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Playday @ Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Mad Hatter play day at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, open to the public, new date March 8. Dress up, BYO horse for $10 a class, or skip the saddle and enjoy the food truck, face painting, and top-tier people-watching.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Irvine report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
This 5-bed, 5.5-bath Master’s Collection showplace sits at a cul-de-sac end in Shady Canyon on over half an acre with sweeping golf course, hills, and glittering city lights. Resort grounds star an elevated spa, lazy river, grotto, and waterfall. Inside, a chef’s kitchen and dramatic media lounge shine. The primary enjoys its own wing. Guest casita and owned solar included.
Take a peek inside →
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