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Hi Irvine! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Irvine's new 25,000-square-foot startup hub will offer founders.
  • Which Irvine Ranch nature events are happening this month?
  • Jury's decision in deadly 2021 Irvine I-5 crash explained

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Ice Cream Social and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City launches innovation center to help local startups (irvinestandard.com) — Irvine is launching the Irvine Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Discovery Park, giving local founders flexible workspaces, prototyping labs, and on-site advisers under one roof. Backed by $7.7 million in outside investment, including federal funds and Irvine Company improvements, the 25,000-square-foot hub aims to keep startups and high-growth jobs rooted in the city.
   

2. Beyond the hike (irvinestandard.com) — Nature lovers around Irvine Ranch have a full slate of guided programs this month, from watercolor landscapes in Berns Canyon and birding by sound in Bommer Canyon to bat walks in Limestone Canyon. You can also join a meditative stroll at Nix Nature Center or explore tide pools at Crystal Cove, all led by naturalists and volunteers eager to share local ecosystems.
   

3. Uncle acquitted of murder in fatal Irvine freeway crash that killed his niece (ocregister.com) — A jury has acquitted a 38-year-old man of second-degree murder in a 2021 DUI crash on the I-5 in Irvine that killed his niece, but convicted him of injuring her friend. He received a five-year sentence yet will be released because his time in local jail already equals the term.
   

4. Update: 3.2 magnitude earthquake shakes near Ontario, CA on Sept. 2 (fresnobee.com) — Residents in Irvine were among those who reported feeling a mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake centered near Ontario early Wednesday morning, according to USGS reports. While shaking was weak and no damage is noted, officials remind locals how to stay safe during future quakes, including drop-cover-hold techniques and precautions whether you're indoors, driving, or in bed.
   

5. Olivia Rodrigo and Zara Larsson Celebrate Women-Led Daisy Chain Fields Festival (vermilioncountyfirst.com) — Irvine just hosted the first Daisy Chain Fields festival, where Olivia Rodrigo led a women-focused lineup and announced $20 million for nonprofits supporting women and girls, with another $10 million pledged by Melinda French Gates. Fellow pop star Zara Larsson praised Rodrigo's talent and character, underscoring the festival's mix of big-name music, community spirit, and philanthropy.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irvine

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Other local events
    Friday September 4
  • Minimum Day - all grades →
    Plaza Vista Irvine, CA 92606
  • Leads Group 8 Virtual →
    Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce 36 Executive Park #100, Irvine, CA 92614
    9:45 am
    • Monday September 7
  • No School - Labor Day
    Plaza Vista Irvine, CA 92606
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Leads Group 5 →
    Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Greater Irvine Chamber 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614
    11:45 am
    • Wednesday September 9
  • PTA General Meeting
    Plaza Vista Irvine, CA 92606
  • Leads Group 3 →
    Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Greater Irvine Chamber 36 Executive Park, Ste. 100 Irvine, CA 92614
    9:45 am
    • Thursday September 10
  • Innovator's Journey
    Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce Karma Automotive Executive & Design Headquarters 9950 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine
    11:30 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
    Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
    12:00 pm
  • Drop of Life Gala 2026 →
    [AV] Irvine, 16500 Scientific, Irvine
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Trust the timing: The sun is still there, just waiting for the sky to clear.
    "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." — Victor Hugo Happy Tuesday. (Nextdoor The Terrace Association)
  • So I did this.
    Here's a before and after picture. I think it turned out pretty good. How about you? (Nextdoor Woodbridge South Lake)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Delta Airlines Ramp Agent in Irvine. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Payroll Coordinator (part-time) at Onterris Payroll, LLC in Irvine, California 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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