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Irvine, Calif. (February 20, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on…

The City of Irvine is transitioning library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. With this transition, the City is committed to creating dynamic library spaces that foster civic engagement and…

IRVINE, Calif. (February 18, 2025) The City of Irvine invites the community to the annual State of the City Address, delivered by Mayor Larry Agran. The March 11 event will take place at the Irvine Civic Center and begins with a free public reception at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Mayor’s…

Read the spring edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest information on City news and activities. Discover how Irvine is pioneering a more sustainable future with innovative initiatives like protected bike lanes, solar-powered EV charging stations, and meaningful…

IRVINE, Calif. (February 10, 2025) – A vehicle traffic collision occurred early this morning in the area of Jamboree Road and south of Warner Avenue. One driver has died from his injuries. This morning, around 1:35 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to reports of a traffic collision…

The City of Irvine will hold a Special Municipal Election Tuesday, April 15, for a Councilmember to represent District 5. At its December 10, 2024, meeting, the City Council called for a Special Municipal Election to fill a vacancy created with the November 2024 election. The open seat is for a…

The City of Irvine has released the new Available Property & Community Analytics Dashboard (Open in new window), which allows users to browse available property for sale and lease in the City of Irvine.  Featuring a variety of data, the new tool empowers business owners to view…

The City of Irvine reaffirmed its commitment to a greener future today as it planted coast live oak trees at the Great Park, with more to come as development continues.   These heritage trees are large, mature trees that will provide ample shade, creating spaces to gather and enjoy…

The City of Irvine, in coordination with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, has released the 2024 Irvine Innovation Economy Report.  The report employs a data-driven approach to identifying economic development opportunities for the City of Irvine, highlighting key innovation industries…

The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC), in partnership with the City of Irvine, is hosting the SBDC Small Business Clinic. This event provides business owners with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an SBDC consultant to address immediate business needs,…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $67,000 in 2024. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…

Earth Day 2025 is April 22, and this year marks the 55th anniversary of this celebration. This year's theme is Our Power, Our Planet. This Earth Day 2025, let us commit to harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for us all, let us…

The Red Flag Warning has been extended through Thursday, January 23, at 8 p.m. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.  The California wildfire threat is real and…

The City of Irvine is transitioning Library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. Join us at a series of informational meetings to provide input on the future of your library system and help…

The City of Irvine is committed to safeguarding its community through comprehensive emergency preparedness and response efforts. Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. Irvine residents are encouraged to sign up for the AlertOC notification system (Open in new window) to…

The Los Angeles County firestorm has brought widespread devastation across communities in and around Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and Sylmar, leaving numerous communities in urgent need of assistance. The following resources outline how you can help those impacted by this disaster.…

AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies. Take a moment to register your cell phone, home phone, and email address at AlertOC.org (Open in new window) to receive notifications in an emergency. Be wildfire ready.…

IRVINE, Calif. (January 6, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 44-year-old Eric Reid Zuercher, of Irvine, for having a sexually explicit text conversation with an adult posing as a minor and suggesting they meet. On the evening of Sunday, January 5, 2025, a private group that…

The City of Irvine received three portable, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers and ordered an electric Ford F-150 Lightning fleet vehicle, utilizing $333,830 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding from the Federal Department of Energy. The Environmental Programs…

IRVINE, Calif. (January 3, 2025) – An 88-year-old man has died after being involved in a single-vehicle traffic collision. Yesterday, January 2, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a man having a medical emergency at the parking structure exit at 100…