Reward Matched; Now $10,000 in Case of Vandalism at Synagogue

On Tuesday, November 13, the Irvine City Council approved a motion by Mayor Don Wagner to contribute $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who vandalized Beth Jacob Congregation last month. The reward matches the $5,000 reward offered previously by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), bringing the total to $10,000. 

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The Irvine City Council approved $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who vandalized Beth Jacob Congregation last month. The reward matches the $5,000 reward offered previously by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), bringing the total to $10,000. 
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Mayor Statement: Graffiti at Irvine Synagogue

Read the Irvine Police Department press release, watch video of suspect, regarding graffiti crime.

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Vandalism at Synagogue in Irvine

Irvine, Calif.  (October 31, 2018) – Around 9 a.m. this morning, a passerby notified the Irvine Police Department that an anti-Semitic comment had been spray painted along the exterior wall of the Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at 3900 Michelson Drive in Irvine. Based upon the preliminary investigation, it appears the vandalism occurred during the early morning hours of October 31.

The Irvine Police Department is working closely with the leadership of Beth Jacob Synagogue to aggressively investigate this hate crime.

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Dave Klug
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Winter Exhibits' Opening Reception

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Irvine Fine Arts Center

The Irvine Fine Arts Center's winter exhibitions, Re:balance and Pleasure at a Distance, open Saturday, November 17, with a free opening reception 4-6 p.m. Re:balance offers a look at the shifting dynamics of family relationships undergoing change. Pleasure at a Distance presents the work of artists Katie Kirk and Kaveri Raina exploring physicality through their materials. The exhibits run concurrently through Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Inspectors Get Mobile Devices in Irvine

The City of Irvine has implemented a new mobile device system for its Building Inspection team. Each of the City’s building inspectors now has a networked device in the field that will save time, eliminate paper waste and, most importantly, enhance customer service.

Whether the customer is a builder or contractor working in the City, or a homeowner remodeling a house, the new mobile system now provides real-time emailed correction reports and inspection results by end of day.

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Portola Springs Community Park Opening in Winter

Newest community park will open with a dedication ceremony at Portola Springs Community Center.

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The City of Irvine's newest community park and center will open this winter with a ceremony that will include self-guided tours of the park and center.
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