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Irvine Police Chief Hamel is calling all Irvine students K-6 to submit their design for the Department’s Holiday Card! The winner will receive a tour of the police department, a photo with Chief Hamel, and their art will be featured on IPD’s 2019 Holiday Greeting Card. Rules: The design must be on…

Join the City of Irvine, the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club of Irvine for the 38th Annual Irvine Community Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast, to be held November 21 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. Tickets for the 7:30 a.m. breakfast are $50; proceeds benefit The Raise…

William “Bill” Woollett, Irvine’s first city manager, passed away on Wednesday, November 6.   Woollett was a decorated Korean War veteran who went on to have a long and accomplished career as City Manager of four California cities and the Chief Executive Officer of the Transportation Corridor…

Flip through the winter edition of Inside Irvine for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. Read more about why Irvine remains one of the best places to live and the safest City, and discover all the ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday season — from new activities…

A new playground is opening to the public at the Orange County Great Park on Saturday, November 16, next to the Visitors Center. The community is invited to join the City of Irvine and FivePoint in celebrating the grand opening of the expanded kids play area from 9 to 11 a.m. opening day, Saturday…

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the…

The City of Irvine is now offering a free Green Business Program, designed to help businesses operate sustainably and receive public recognition for their efforts. Becoming a Certified Green Business means implementing practices that reduce energy and water consumption, prevent pollution, diverts…

IRVINE, Calif. (November 1, 2019): Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. The annual holiday Toy Drive benefits families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Help bring joy to these families during the holidays by…

The holidays are a time for shopping, but can also be a time for fraud. Join Irvine Senior Services for a variety of free presentations on protecting yourself this holiday season. Learn more about each event by clicking the title below. Registration is recommended. Fraud Prevention (Open in…

The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to a shooting at a residence on Bayleaf Lane in Irvine. Today at approximately 5:45 a.m., Irvine Police responded to a report of an injured adult male in a residential neighborhood. Officers made contact with the male who…

The Irvine Police Department has released a sketch of the suspect in an armed home invasion robbery that occurred Monday. The sketch is based on the victim’s description. On the evening of Monday, October 14, the Irvine Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a residence in…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to its 37th annual Holiday Faire on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9. Featuring dozens of artisans and showcasing unique handmade gifts for purchase — including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts,…

Grand theft charges were filed today against Mr. Matthew August, a former police sergeant with the Irvine Police Department. August is accused of falsifying overtime records and receiving over $68,000 in compensation for overtime he did not work from February 25, 2017 to October 19, 2018. A link to…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of Silver, a group photography exhibition that spans throughout the center’s galleries and features works in the realm of photojournalism, documentation, abstraction, surrealism, and more. An opening reception is 4–6 p.m. Saturday, November 23. The…

The Irvine Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding an armed home invasion robbery. On the evening of Monday, October 14, the Irvine Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at a residence in the area of Bosque and Irvine Blvd. The victim reported that…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drop off unwanted medications at four designated locations in the City of Irvine. This…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations. It provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…

The City of Irvine is developing a Strategic Energy Plan that will demonstrate Irvine’s commitment to leadership and innovation. The Plan will support businesses and residents in adopting affordable, efficient, and resilient energy solutions. We would like your input on strategies relating to…

Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, FBI data for calendar year 2018 shows. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 14th consecutive year Irvine…

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the fourth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers. “As Mayor, I am often asked what makes Irvine special,” said Christina Shea, Mayor of the City of Irvine. The Orange County Register readers confirmed what we…