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The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2022. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…

The Fair Housing Foundation is hosting a virtual fair housing workshop Tuesday, February 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom.   Register for this free workshop (Open in new window) for tenants, landlords, property managers, and interested parties. The workshop will cover …

Update: Irvine, Calif. (January 15, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Irvine resident, Tyler Shipper, after his father was found deceased in the home they share. Yesterday morning, IPD officers and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a residence on…

Irvine, Calif. (January 14, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Irvine resident, Tyler Shipper, after a family member was found deceased in the home they share. This morning, IPD officers and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a residence on Windwood…

Join the City of Irvine, in partnership with the nonprofit OC Goes Solar, for a virtual workshop on how you can take part in the Solarize Irvine program. Solarize Irvine helps Irvine residents who are interested in going solar and learning about new ways to support the City's ambitious goal of…

After a national recruitment, seasoned finance professional Dahle Bulosan has been named Director of Administrative Services for the City of Irvine.  Bulosan has more than 23 years of progressive finance experience and is joining Irvine from the City of Huntington Beach, where for the past 16…

Irvine, Calif. (January 4, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24- year-old Irvine resident, Larry Molina, for the sexual assault of a juvenile victim. On Monday, January 2, 2023 at about 6:00 p.m., IPD responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the Peters Canyon…

Irvine, Calif. (January 3, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 43-year-old Irvine resident, Ricardo De La Riva, for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after unprovoked assaults on three men. At 12:23 p.m. today, Irvine Police responded to a possible stabbing at the…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two suspects for conspiracy to commit a burglary and an additional charge to the driver for felony evading. On December 15, at about 7:30 p.m., an IPD officer patrolling the Turtle Rock area, where several recent residential burglaries occurred, noticed a…

The City of Irvine is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to collect sealed, unused takeout utensil packs and unopened condiment packets that many of us receive but do not need, and put these items to good use.  Donations will be used by Second Harvest in meal programs…

Irvine, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – 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…

Update: Irvine, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has worked in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Division to confirm the identities of the decedents. The victim is Thao Thai Nguyen, 77, of Irvine. The suspect is Andrew Nguyen Doan, 36, of Irvine.…

Farrah N. Khan was sworn in for a second term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Larry Agran and Kathleen Treseder were sworn into office yesterday in front of a capacity audience during the City Council meeting at the Council Chamber. Mayor Khan was sworn in for a 2-…

Irvine, Calif. (December 13, 2022) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to assist the University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) with a death investigation. Today at approximately 3:52 p.m., UCIPD responded to 214 Pereira Drive (Social Science Plaza B) after receiving 9-1…

The City of Irvine received a 2022 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. Irvine ranked seventh place in the 250,000–499,999 population category for…

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 16th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring hundreds of homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption. In addition to adoptions, Home for…

The City of Irvine was awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor and ranked No. 17 – on the list of Large Companies with 500 or more employees – in the 15th annual The Orange County Register’s list of Top Workplaces awards and magazine publication. This is the second consecutive year the City of Irvine…

City of Irvine Senior Services is seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in our community. Volunteers assist older adults in maintaining their independence by providing healthy, delicious meals to those who might otherwise be unable to prepare food…

’Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as Great Park transforms into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed art, music, and decorations. Enjoy festive lights, photo ops, and family activities through January 1, 2023. There’s something for everybody: Take a stroll through the Palm Court…

In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The plan’s initial phase brings 300 acres of exciting new park amenities, including a world-class outdoor amphitheater, new cultural attractions, and expansive space dedicated to unprogrammed…