News & Media

The City of Irvine’s annual High School Art Exhibition is March 23-April 14 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23. The multimedia show features original artwork – including drawing, painting, photography,…

The City of Irvine’s Administrative Services Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This is the highest form of recognition in the area of…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers and animal-lovers to take part in its inaugural Virtual 5K April 1-30 to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose throughout the month of April, can be done at your own pace and is…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1-31. Support puppies, kittens and young rabbits at the center by donating supplies such as formula, blankets and toys. View a complete wish list on the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Gift Registry at…

Learn how to create and maintain a beautiful, drought tolerant garden. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 6 to 8:30 p.m. IRWD Main Offices 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 Register (Open in new window)

Mayor Donald P. Wagner tonight delivered his second State of the City Address at the Irvine Civic Center. Topics included traffic improvements; the Southern California State Veterans Cemetery; and continued development of the 688 acres at the Orange County Great Park. He also spoke to the unmatched…

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from COX Charities. COX Charities grants are funded by employee donations that are matched by the company. The grant funds are being used for the Marine families to supply new clothes, shoes and school supplies to…

Irvine, Calif.  (Feb. 26, 2018) – A female Irvine resident was the victim of a carjacking during a pursuit initiated outside of the City on Monday. On Monday evening, the Santa Ana Police Department informed the Irvine Police Department of a pursuit in which a suspect was driving in and out of…

Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2018) –  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 Saturday, Feb. 24, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, Golden Parks: Huell Howser. The exhibit runs Sunday, March 4-Sunday, May 13, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, March 4, 1-3 p.m. Exhibit, opening and parking are free and open to the public. The legacy left behind…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers and animal-lovers to take part in its inaugural Virtual 5K April 1-30 to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose throughout the month of April, can be done at your own pace and is…

The Irvine Police Department Emergency Management team will host a neighborhood meeting as part of its “Prepare Irvine” campaign. Topics covered include how to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster such as a wildfire in the area. The meeting will be held Thursday, March 1 from 7 to 8:30 p.…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1-31. Support puppies, kittens and young rabbits at the center by donating supplies such as formula, blankets and toys. View suggested donation items here, or see a complete wish list on the Irvine…

Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department is searching for Tun Yang Ching, 80, who went missing outside the 99 Ranch Market at 15333 Culver Drive on Sunday at approximately 4 p.m. Ching suffers from dementia. He has no cellphone, money or ID with him. He speaks Mandarin. Ching…

Irvine, Calif.  (Feb. 19, 2018) – An Irvine woman who was walking in the Woodbridge neighborhood Sunday night died after being struck by a car. Her adult son was also injured. At 10:18 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the area of…

Irvine, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2018) – Irvine Police Department detectives on Thursday arrested the suspect in a purse snatching that turned violent a week before. Jennifer Nicole Burner, 34, was arrested in Santa Ana, where she resides. Irvine Police Department detectives identified Burner thanks to an…

The City of Irvine launched a new online class registration website for the community to use when signing up for City programs and activities. New accounts are needed to ensure that all user information is up-to-date, and that visitors can easily sign up for upcoming classes and events. …

Flip through the spring edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, spring and summer camps and activities. This issue features stories on the amenities that make our City a magnet for residents and businesses, our thriving arts community, our new online class…

Orange County Transportation Authority has partnered with Waze Carpool for a pilot program to deliver subsidized carpool rides to and from Irvine! From Now through April 30, all rides to or from Irvine will be just $2 per rider, regardless of how long the trip is. Waze Carpool matches up to five…