At its October 10, 2019 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 19-17 (Open in new window), which expanded the City's current smoking prohibitions to include all public places, such as sidewalks, streets, and alleys as well as common areas of multi-unit residences, including…
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division has identified three occupants of a vehicle involved in a fatal traffic collision on Friday, November 22, on Harvard Avenue near University Drive. Jaehyeong Park, 21, of Irvine, was driving the vehicle at the time of the collision. Kiwook Seok…
The City of Irvine is developing a Strategic Energy Plan - a sustainable, economically feasible, and actionable road map identifying effective measures the Irvine community can implement to improve efficiency and resiliency. The City is gathering input from stakeholders on measures that will…
Go Green with the City of Irvine Find information about the City’s commitment to becoming a sustainable community. Help the City promote a healthy environment, including green building, energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, water conservation, a reduced carbon footprint,…
Three people were killed and a fourth was taken to a local hospital Friday morning after a traffic collision on Harvard Avenue near University Drive in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision at that…
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Friday, Nov. 22, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Alton Parkway.…
The more we recycle, the less garbage winds up in our landfills and incineration plants. By reusing aluminum, paper, glass, plastics, and other materials, we can save production and energy costs, and reduce the negative impacts that the extraction and processing of virgin materials has on the…
Your support of the Irvine Animal Care Center provides funding for our Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs, which help make merry, happy outcomes for pets and other animals in challenging situations. 
The City of Irvine is preparing the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This Needs Assessment Survey is used to obtain input from community residents regarding affordable housing, community development, economic development, and other…
The Irvine Police Department has reclassified yesterday’s traffic collision investigation as a death investigation.  Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD), Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), and Irvine Valley College Police Department (IVCPD) responded to a reported traffic collision…
Like all communities, Irvine could potentially face widespread devastation in the event of a natural disaster. In order to better prepare in advance of a disaster, the City of Irvine is developing a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.   While no community can completely protect itself against all…
The 2020 Irvine Animal Care Center Calendar is here, and it’s the perfect gift for any pet lover. The 13-month calendar features photos from the “Make Your Pet a Star” contest, and is on sale for $15 at the center during regular business hours. Proceeds from the calendar go directly to support…
The City of Irvine Animal Care Center hosts its 13th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday, December 8. More than 30 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring about 500 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption. In addition to adoptions, Home…
A male pedestrian has died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle. This afternoon at approximately 2:25 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The collision occurred…
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…