Irvine Named “Best City to Live in” for Ninth Consecutive Year

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the ninth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers.

Home to more than 310,000 residents, Irvine continues to exemplify a livable City, master-planned for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Irvine boasts one of the lowest per capita violent crime rates for its size, based on FBI data. More than one-third of City land is preserved as parks, trails, and natural wildlands, and Irvine’s park system is continually ranked among the best in the nation. 

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The City of Irvine has once again been voted “Best City to Live in” in The Orange County Register’s annual guide to readers’ favorite places to go and things to do. 
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DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 26

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.

The collection sites are:

Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine

Hoag Health Center
16105 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine

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The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 26.
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City of Irvine Introduces Community to the Heart of the Park

On Tuesday, September 17, the City of Irvine hosted a Heart of the Park Showcase to share the next area of the Great Park, the Heart of the Park. This park area spans nearly 200 acres and includes world-class amenities like an amphitheater, Grand Promenade, Great Meadow, Full Circle Farm, North and South lakes, and Timeline Bridge. Take a closer look at what’s coming to the Heart of the Park here. 

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UC Irvine CAAP Outreach Workshop

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UC Irvine CAAP Outreach Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, Noon–1 p.m.
UC Irvine Social & Behavioral Sciences Gateway, Room 3260
214 Pereira Drive, Irvine

Join Irvine in creating a truly climate-smart City for the future. The Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) is a quantifiable plan of action we can use to measure, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks through a framework of initiatives most impactful to our City. 

Burglary Suspect Arrested

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a 19-year-old man for burglary. 
 
Since May, Detectives have investigated multiple residential burglaries in the 3900 block of Parkview Lane in the Park West Apartment Community. It appears the suspect chose apartment homes occupied by young women. The suspect took undergarments, cash, small items, and credit card information during the burglaries. IPD Detectives have conducted intensive surveillance in the community and worked relentlessly to identify a suspect. 
 
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City of Irvine Launches Interactive District Dashboard in Advance of the November Election

The City of Irvine launched a voting district dashboard to inform residents of key features and facilities within the City of Irvine in advance of the November 5 election. This resource is intended to better educate residents on their districts and create a more informed community.

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The City of Irvine has launched a voting district dashboard to inform residents of key features and facilities within the City of Irvine in advance of the November 5 election. This resource is intended to better educate residents on their districts and create a more informed community.
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