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Solar Eclipse Goal: ‘Do Your Thing for the Sun’ Monday’s total solar eclipse will pass over the Pacific Northwest, with a partial eclipse visible in California. The eclipse will impact solar resources that supply power to the grid, causing a loss of about 4,200 megawatts (MW) of California’s large…

The City of Irvine, with financial support from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Review Committee (Open in new window), recently purchased a water truck and asphalt patch truck powered by compressed natural gas. These are some of many clean vehicles in the City’s fleet. The City is committed to…

Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department on Thursday arrested an Irvine resident on drug and weapons charges. Robert K. Mireles, 24, is accused of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, possession of an assault weapon, and possession of a stolen…

Grab your swimsuit and enjoy recreational swimming with family while the movie Moana plays on the big screen during the City of Irvine’s Splash-In Movie & Recreation Swim on Saturday, Aug. 26, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. The family-friendly summer outing kicks off with swimming at…

Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female suspect who stole baby formula from Target stores across Orange County, including one in Irvine. On May 18 around 10 a.m., a male and female suspect stole approximately $300 worth of…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of its latest exhibition, All Media 2017, a juried show featuring the work of Southern California artists. An opening reception is 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, with award presentations beginning at 4:45 p.m. The exhibition runs through Saturday, Oct…

The City of Irvine invites the community to Rancho Senior Center for its 9th annual Senior Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 25. This free event geared toward adults ages 50 and older features health screenings, nutrition presentations, fitness demonstrations and a wide variety of the…

Tickets are now sold out for this event.  Please note that no tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Come in costume and enjoy traditional family-friendly fall activities such as a pumpkin patch, treats, games, crafts, gourmet food trucks and much more at Spooktacular Fun Days 2017.…

Irvine, Calif.  (Aug. 1, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is looking for a suspect who broke into a home in the Woodbury neighborhood on Monday afternoon. The suspect was captured on video inside the house as well as leaving the residence. On Monday between 12:20 and 12:37 p.m., the…

Irvine, Calif. (July 27, 2017) – After a months-long investigation, Irvine Police Department detectives on Wednesday made an arrest in a hate crime that occurred at a local Target store in March.  On March 1 at approximately 8 p.m., two women, one wearing a hijab, were leaving…

Irvine, Calif. (July 22, 2017)– Two women killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision early Saturday morning have been identified. Jamie R. Lopez, 26 of Santa Ana, and Nancy A. Ortiz, 26, of Garden Grove, died in the crash, the Orange County Coroner’s Office confirmed.  At…

Irvine, Calif. (July 22, 2017)– Two women were killed and a man was critically injured in a single-vehicle traffic collision early Saturday morning. At approximately 2:20 a.m., the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene of a collision on…

Irvine, Calif. (July 20, 2017) – A search and foot pursuit Thursday morning that led police to three different apartment complexes near The Market Place has ended in the arrest of a suspect in a stolen vehicle case.   At approximately 5:45 a.m. Thursday, the Irvine Police…

The public is invited to a free Grand Opening and fun-filled day from 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, as the first phase of the Orange County Great Park’s Sports Park is unveiled. No RSVP is needed. Click here for the map for directions into the Great Park.  All fields will be activated at 2 p.m.;…

Irvine, Calif. (July 13, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held August 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police…

Irvine, Calif. (July 6, 2017) – A woman who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a traffic collision early Saturday morning has died from her injuries. London Thibodeaux, 19, was one of two female passengers in a 2014 Hyundai Elantra involved in a collision at Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive…

Your Business Can Save Energy & Money Through the Direct Install program (Open in new window), Southern California Edison (SCE) sends trained energy-efficiency contractors to help small businesses identify ways to save electricity. SCE will look at lighting, signage, refrigeration and…

Irvine, Calif. (July 1, 2017) – Just after 3 a.m. Saturday, July 1, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the scene of a traffic collision at Harvard Avenue and Michelson Drive. Two men have been pronounced dead in the two-vehicle crash, while three…