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Hello again Irvine! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hoag's new Irvine campus could change your family's care
  • Wrong-way 241 crash claims life of Irvine woman, injures child
  • See how Irvine's girls flag football team dominated Pacifica Christian

Also on today's calendar: U.S. Pole Champions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hoag Hospital Irvine Sun Family Campus Now Open, Introducing a New Model for Specialized Care in Orange County — Orange County & Inland Empire (asianjournal.com) — Hoag has opened its expanded Sun Family Campus in Irvine, bringing new women's, cancer, digestive health, and advanced surgical facilities together on one integrated site. Irvine and nearby residents now have significantly more local access to specialized care, including a new women's hospital, Level III NICU, and Orange County's first dedicated Cancer Urgent Care.
   

2. Joseph Massey killed in head-on crash on 241 Toll Road (newsline.com) — A 57-year-old Irvine woman was killed alongside Rancho Santa Margarita resident Joseph Kyle Massey when a wrong-way SUV hit their BMW head-on on the 241 Toll Road near Lake Forest Drive. The report outlines what investigators know so far, explains common causes of wrong-way crashes, and notes that a 7-year-old passenger survived with injuries.
   

3. Orange County scores and player stats for Monday, Sept. 21 (ocregister.com) — Irvine High's girls flag football team shut out Pacifica Christian 12–0, highlighting a strong defensive performance in Pacific Hills League play. The roundup lists scores from leagues across Orange County, giving Irvine fans quick context on how other nearby schools fared Monday night.
   

4. Are restaurants the new anchors at Orange County malls? (ocregister.com) — Irvine residents are seeing local malls like Irvine Spectrum and Fashion Island lean heavily into restaurants and dessert spots as major crowd-drawers, not just side attractions. From destination bakeries to high-end dining, these food-focused tenants are helping boost mall traffic and reshaping how Orange County shoppers plan their outings.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi guys, m and my friend are 13 and are trying to get extra pocket change!
    We want to wash cars to do this. We operate in the great park area (Nextdoor Beacon – Parasol Park)
  • This sweet kitty was seen hovering under parked cars on Costa Brava in Woodbury, yesterday and today.
    Very friendly and appears well fed. I brought it inside, but she clearly knew she wasn't in the right house and wanted out! I left a can of food out… (Nextdoor Woodbury Village)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Irvine. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Irvine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvine here.

Ok Irvine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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