🌱 Which Irvine park earned a spot on the mayor’s favorites list?
Irvine, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Irvine! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Irvine park earned a spot on the mayor’s favorites list?
- Beat artist George Herms, 90, passed away recently in Irvine
- How UC Irvine researchers are turning migraine “brain fog” into hard data
Also on today's calendar: Lawn Bowling Open House and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Irvine's Award-Winning Parks - Irvine Community News and Views (irvinecommunitynewsandviews.org) — Irvine has just been ranked California’s top park system and second in the nation, with 28% of city land devoted to parks and green space. Mayor Larry Agran highlights five standout parks, from the Great Park to Turtle Rock Nature Park, and residents are encouraged to explore the city’s 22 community parks and 40-plus neighborhood parks this weekend. 
2. Legal Dispute Threatens Auction of Titanic Artifacts, Vaillancourt Fountain Catches Fire During Demolition, and More: Morning Links for May 7, 2026 (artnews.com) — Irvine is briefly in the spotlight as noted Beat Generation artist George Herms is reported to have died here on April 24 at age 90. The broader arts roundup also covers a legal fight over Titanic artifacts, a fire during San Francisco fountain demolition, and several international art stories.
3. Q&A: Quantifying Migraine 'Brain Fog' With Daily Smartphone Cognitive Testing (docwirenews.com) — UC Irvine neurologists are using daily smartphone tests to measure how migraine attacks slow thinking speed, even when accuracy stays intact. Their work could lead to app-based tools that track “brain fog” in real time, helping patients and clinicians better time treatments, adjust demanding tasks, and personalize migraine care based on day‑to‑day cognitive changes.
4. Yerby Fellows present new research on mental health, stress, and HIV (harvard.edu) — One of the featured Harvard public health fellows previously earned a PhD at UC Irvine, highlighting how local academic talent is influencing national research on mental health, stress, and HIV. Their latest findings explore how tax credits, coping styles, and alcohol use patterns shape health outcomes and disparities, offering fresh evidence that could inform future policy and prevention efforts.
📸 Around Irvine
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lawn Bowling Open House →
Newport Harbor Lawn Bowling Club, 1550 Crown Dr N, Newport Beach
10:00 am -
Shop For A Cause - Mother's Day Fundraiser! →
Inspirations Gift & Home, 18432 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda
10:00 pm -
The Coast Vintage Market →
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills
8:00 am
Saturday May 9
Sunday May 10
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Other local events
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Irvine Tech Day
Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Irvine
9:00 am -
Billy Currington →
Great Park, 8000 Blvd, Irvine
5:30 pm -
Lauren Alaina →
Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
6:30 pm -
Billy Currington
Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Great Park Live
6:30 pm -
Irvine Dream Run
Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Irvine Great Park
7:30 am -
Fulfilling Long-Term Goals, Financial Workshop 6
Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Irvine Spectrum area
9:30 am -
Saturday Coffee Social →
Wall Writers Coffee, 7755 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine
10:30 am -
Maya & The Magic Ring →
University High School, 4771 Campus Dr, Irvine
2:00 pm
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
📣 Irvine Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Spring Band/Choir Concert
Hewes Middle MPR
6:00 pm -
Karen Graffman Memorial Service
Temple Beth Sholom Social Hall
6:00 pm -
BAND End of Year Concert
Pioneer Middle Tustin, CA 92782
6:00 pm -
Starry Night Sunflower →
Pinot's Palette, 2479 Park Ave, Tustin
6:30 pm
Thursday May 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: #reunited !!
LOST CAT Black + white. Skittish, so please do not approach quickly. Last seen 5/6 around 5:30pm in 3rd floor of Palo Verde 7400 building. His… (Nextdoor University of California) - I saw a post earlier that said:
“I dream of buying land and opening a dog rescue to save all the dogs in high-kill shelters.” And honestly? That comes from such a good place. Most… (Nextdoor Quail Hill)
- Sweeping Corporation of America posted a job opening for Floater Porter - (Part-Time) in Irvine. Apply here.
- Eliassen Group posted a job opening for Manufacturing Project Manager in Irvine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvine here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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