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Hey Irvine, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: AAAS names seven fellows, the Taco Stand expansion, and OCVIBE’s parks-and-plazas blueprint + lots of fun things to do for free.
Pet parenting is more expensive than ever: If it feels like every vet visit costs more than the last, you’re not imagining it. Vet care inflation is more than double the national average. Pet insurance lets you lock in a monthly rate, and the plan I have pays back up to 90% on covered vet bills. Learn more about it here.*
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đź“° In the news
Honors span multiple disciplines: AAAS named seven UC Irvine researchers as fellows, honoring breakthroughs from potassium ion channels to high-frequency circuits and particle detection. Geoffrey Abbott and Payam Heydari are among those recognized — read the full story.
San Diego taqueria expands north: The Taco Stand is coming to The Canopy at Great Park in Irvine, joining Philz Coffee and In-N-Out, but the Tijuana-style spot has not announced an opening date yet — see who else is coming.
Major civic spaces blueprint: OCVIBE in Anaheim unveiled designs for 20 acres of parks and plazas, three miles of trails, and public art. The first public realm phase is slated for early 2027 — see what’s planned and when.
A free guide that pays off: If you’ve been looking for ways to protect your savings against inflation, AHG has a full investor kit that breaks down why more folks than ever are rolling retirement savings into gold & silver, how much it costs, and what the tax situation looks like. Snag your free copy here.*
Auto insurance rates change all the time: Shopping around throughout the year means you’re never stuck overpaying without knowing it. I run a quick comparison every few months just to see what’s out there. Last time I did it, I cut my payment in half — this free tool makes it easy.*
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Taco night, solved: The Lime Truck keeps weeknights lively with tacos, loaded quesadillas, and super-fresh sides, all made to order and miles better than a desk salad. Planning a backyard hang or team lunch? The Lime Truck pulls up, cooks on-site, and you get the glory.
Quick dance pick: Whether you’re easing back into movement or parenting a nonstop cartwheeler, Pacific Dance makes it fun with plenty of styles, great teachers, and a welcoming vibe. Consider it your midweek energy reset… a boost that makes trying that class you’ve been eyeing feel easy.
Midweek energy reset: Round up the kids (or your inner kid) and let Sky Zone Huntington Beach soak up the wiggles. The joyful chaos (bouncing, flipping, laughing) turns a blah afternoon into a great one, and bedtime arrives right on schedule.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
IRS on your mind? Tax season is the best time to tackle tax debt. Your finances are fresh, IRS programs are easier to access, and acting early can knock down penalties before they pile up. Anthem Tax Services can help. *Check your eligibility in less than 60 seconds →
Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →
You have a fire extinguisher but not this? Choking kills more Americans every year than house fires. The Heimlich is what most of us fall back on, but it fails more often than you’d think. One ER nurse found that out at her own Christmas dinner… and has spent the years since making sure other families don’t have to. *See the device she recommends →
Insurance won’t cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms back up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it’s a “maintenance issue” and wish you luck. It covers sudden disasters, but it doesn’t cover the systems that wear out over time… and unfortunately those are the expensive ones. A home warranty fills this gap. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical… all covered for less than $1/day (even if they’re a decade old). You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee, they handle the rest. Here’s what it covers and what it doesn’t →
Your cutting board isn’t clean: Soap and hot water work on the surface, but they can’t undo all the bacteria that settles into years of knife grooves, or the microplastics that ultimately end up in your food. Researchers took a closer look at what normal cutting boards leave behind… and it’s kind of gross. *See what they found →
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📆 Free events worth checking out
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎤 Tricia Freeman & Friends @ Campus JAX (Newport Beach) | Wednesday (4/8) at 6:30 PM – Tricia Freeman and friends bring classic rock, country, and blues to Campus JAX, the kind of set that pairs nicely with a proper cocktail and a sitter. Rally your dinner club, because groups of eight get in free, you just have to call ahead.
🔬 STEM Adventures @ Kiddie Academy of Tustin | Friday (4/10) at 5:30 PM – Nothing beats free, hands-on STEM to channel that after-school wiggle. Kiddie Academy of Tustin is hosting stations where kids build, test, and ask a million whys, while you collect parenting points and sip coffee. RSVP on their site, spots go fast.
🖼 Slow Art Day @ Bowers Museum (Santa Ana) | Saturday (4/11) at 10:00 AM – If your attention span could use a tune-up, Slow Art Day delivers. Stroll a handful of pieces, or tag along on docent-led spotlights covering the permanent collection, Buddhist paintings, and Ubuhle beadwork, free with general admission. Less hustle, more noticing, and yes, breathing.
🍓 Berry Sweet Spring @ Woodbury Town Center | Saturday (4/11) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re dodging soccer carpools or finally walking the dog on purpose, swing through Woodbury Town Center for a berry sweet Modern Makers Mart. Browse 55+ handmade vendors, enjoy live music and all-ages crafts, let the kids create, bring the pup, and yes, it’s free.
🌺 Aloha Fair @ LePort Montessori Spectrum North | Saturday (4/11) at 11:00 AM – Craving island vibes without braving LAX? Head to the Aloha Fair at LePort Montessori in Irvine for ukulele lessons, lei making, and hula, plus shave ice, free admission, and free parking. The kids stay busy, you stay relaxed, everyone wins.
🎨 Cut, Fold, Color & Click @ Great Park Studio | Saturday (4/11) at 12:00 PM – Paper is getting promoted from grocery list to gallery piece at this free, all-ages art hangout. Cut, fold, bend, and layer your way into personalized animal characters, stage them in Vonn Sumner’s mini landscapes, then snap a playful photo and tag #ArtsInIrvine.
🔥 Bonfire @ SeaLegs at the Beach (Huntington Beach) | Saturday (4/11) at 2:00 PM – An afternoon at SeaLegs at the Beach means Bonfire ripping through AC/DC, sand between your toes, and zero cover. Free, all ages, and loud enough to make you feel 25 again, so pack the sunscreen, the kids, and your best air-guitar.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Irvine report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
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