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IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2023) – A woman has died after the vehicle she was riding in was broadsided. This evening, at 5:51 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to reports of two vehicles involved in a traffic collision on Irvine Boulevard, east…

IRVINE, Calif. (May 31, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested Irvine resident Gabriela Barrera for felony animal abuse charges. On Saturday, May 27, 2023, a concerned resident called IPD after hearing dogs whimpering on the patio of a home on Eastshore. The resident also observed…

For the eighth consecutive year, the City of Irvine park system has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation by the Trust for Public Land. Irvine ranked fourth in the country and first in California in the national nonprofit’s annual ParkScore Index, which is recognized as the national gold-…

On Tuesday, May 23, at 10 a.m., the City of Irvine embarked on an exciting new chapter at the Great Park with a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction on the next phase of development — the Great Park Framework Plan. The ceremony signified the commencement of a highly anticipated project…

The City of Irvine is pleased to present the upcoming exhibitions, New Normal: Skateboarding Now at the Great Park Gallery, and Deck Design: A Survey of Skateboard Evolution at the Great Park Artist Studios –– opening Sunday, June 4, and concluding Sunday, August 27. These exhibitions will…

Irvine, Calif. (May 20, 2023) – A man has died after his vehicle collided with a tree. Today, at 4:05 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to reports of a single-vehicle traffic collision on Harvard Avenue, near University Drive. When officers…

On Tuesday, May 23, at 10 a.m., the City of Irvine will embark on an exciting new chapter with a groundbreaking ceremony to commence construction on the next phase of development – the Great Park Framework Plan – at the Great Park. The ceremony will signify the commencement of a highly anticipated…

The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 17th annual Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser event Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The annual event features a variety of pet rescue groups expected to bring more than a hundred homeless dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals for adoption. Super Pet…

The City of Irvine is amid its pursuit from at-large City Council elections to district elections. Currently, registered Irvine voters vote for the Mayor and all four City Councilmembers. At a special election in March 2024, Irvine residents will have the opportunity to decide whether to expand the…

Irvine, Calif. (May 17, 2023) – 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…

The City of Irvine is preparing an update to its General Plan, a state-required document representing its vision for the next 25 years and beyond. The 2045 General Plan Update will include goals and policies to help the City reach its long-term vision of preserving and enhancing Irvine’s high…

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen American service members: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 29.…

The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate National Public Works Week by attending our Open House event Wednesday, May 24. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244. City of Irvine staff from the Public Works & Transportation and Project Delivery and…

The summer issue of Inside Irvine is available now at insideirvine.org (Open in new window). Learn about the City's plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant, while also adding open space and a residential village in North Irvine; see how the City's Community Emergency…

In honor of Harvey Milk Day and June Pride Month, the City of Irvine will host the second annual Pride in Irvine event. Come stand together Monday, May 22, 5–7 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza, as the City raises the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in recognition and support of our…

UCI Health and the City of Irvine are partnering together to address the blood supply crisis posing a concerning risk to patient care both locally and nationally. The UCI Health Blood Drive will be held Thursday, May 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. Appointments are suggested but not…

Irvine, Calif. (May 8, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the death of a 64-year-old male after he was struck by a train. This morning, at 7:36 a.m., IPD officers and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the area of 170 Technology after a report of a…

The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County’s goal of collecting 1 million essential items for babies and toddlers through the organizations’ annual Diaper Drive. May 14 to June 1, members of the community are invited to participate by donating new, unopened packages of diapers,…

The University of California, Irvine is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 6. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on the University of Hawaii while celebrating the relationship between the City and the university. Irvine…

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen American service members: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 29.…