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The 2025 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar is available for online ordering now through October 15. Calendars will only be sold online for $20. Discounted pricing or reduced shipping costs for multiple calendar purchases are not available at this time. Calendars will be mailed out in November…

Join City of Irvine officials and the Great Park Board of Directors to learn about the next phase of development at the park, the Heart of the Park, by attending the Heart of the Park Showcase Tuesday, September 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.  The project area spans nearly 200 acres and includes…

The City of Irvine invites the community to learn about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle at the 15th annual Healthy Living Expo, September 20, 9 a.m.–noon at Lakeview Senior Center. This free event is designed for adults ages 50 and older and features fitness demonstrations, health…

The City of Irvine has once again been recognized nationally for utilizing best practices in public procurement. For the 19th consecutive year, the City’s Administrative Services Department has received the prestigious annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National…

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. received a $5,000 COX Charities Community Grant in support of welcome home bags that will contain snacks, toiletries, blankets, pillows & pillowcases for over 200 Marines from the 2nd Battalion 11th Marines (Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marines)…

Irvine, Calif. (August 21, 2024) – Irvine Police Animal Services Officers located over 50 cats in an Irvine residence after receiving an anonymous tip. On Tuesday afternoon, Animal Services Officers visited a home on Garnet Street after receiving a tip about numerous cats living there. Officers…

Free Compost for Irvine Residents Irvine residents can receive up to three pre-packaged bags (20 pounds per bag) of free compost 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, October 19, at the Great Park in Lot 8. Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Direction from 5 and 405…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, will host its fourth annual Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park Friday, September 13, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.   The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional…

The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the third annual Fiesta Latina en Irvine Sunday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature an array of exciting activities, including live music, delicious…

The City of Irvine has become the first city in Orange County to apply an innovative pavement coating that extends the life of City streets while helping to reduce heat from the ground up.    DuraShield Solar Reflective is a waterborne epoxy-modified acrylic grey pavement coating,…

Grab your swimsuit, jump in the pool, and watch a movie on the big screen during the City of Irvine Splash-In Movie & Evening Recreation Swim Saturday, August 24, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.  Bring the family out to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie on the big screen…

Irvine, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on…

Irvine, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle as he sat in lanes of traffic.   This morning, at approximately 12:43 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.   Preliminarily, it appears…

IRVINE, Calif. (August 8, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the homicide of a 72-year-old Irvine resident. This afternoon, at approximately 2:51 p.m., IPD dispatch received a call regarding a man chasing a woman with a knife on Green Tree Lane. Officers quickly arrived and…

The City of Irvine highlighted its commitment to providing a safe, clean, enriching, and caring environment for animals awaiting adoption during a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, August 5, for the Irvine Animal Care Center expansion and renovation project. City Councilmembers, staff, and…

Read the fall edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest information on City news and activities. Mark your calendars now — celebrate the beauty and richness of Irvine's diverse community by attending the City's fall festivals in September and October. Plus, read…

IRVINE, Calif. (August 5, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the homicide of  a 38-year-old Irvine resident after he was found deceased in his home. This morning, at about 2:15 a.m., a caregiver at a residence on Whistling Swan called 9-1-1 after discovering his…

IRVINE, CA (July 25, 2024):  UPDATE – The Irvine Police Department was notified a previously unidentified victim of homicide in 2009 was a missing person from Reno, Nevada. Through DNA, the victim has been identified as 14-year-old Marcia Shirree Thomas. "The Irvine Police Department has been…

For the second consecutive year, The City of Irvine has been recognized in the Orange County Business Journal for embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) within the workplace. The City of Irvine is one of 54 businesses, and the only city featured in the Journal's annual…

The City of Irvine is actively educating the community on how businesses, residents, and City facilities can replace single-use plastics with reusable or nonplastic items. Doing so reduces business costs, attracts new customers, and improves ecological health and sustainability. Find…