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Irvine, Calif. (August 21, 2024) – Irvine Police Animal Services Officers located over 50 cats in an Irvine residence after receiving an anonymous tip. On Tuesday afternoon, Animal Services Officers visited a home on Garnet Street after receiving a tip about numerous cats living there. Officers…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, will host its fourth annual Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park Friday, September 13, from 5 to 9:30 p.m.   The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a traditional…

The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the third annual Fiesta Latina en Irvine Sunday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Great Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature an array of exciting activities, including live music, delicious…

The City of Irvine has become the first city in Orange County to apply an innovative pavement coating that extends the life of City streets while helping to reduce heat from the ground up.    DuraShield Solar Reflective is a waterborne epoxy-modified acrylic grey pavement coating,…

Grab your swimsuit, jump in the pool, and watch a movie on the big screen during the City of Irvine Splash-In Movie & Evening Recreation Swim Saturday, August 24, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.  Bring the family out to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie on the big screen…

Irvine, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle as he sat in lanes of traffic.   This morning, at approximately 12:43 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.   Preliminarily, it appears…

Irvine, Calif. (August 9, 2024) – 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…

IRVINE, Calif. (August 8, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the homicide of a 72-year-old Irvine resident. This afternoon, at approximately 2:51 p.m., IPD dispatch received a call regarding a man chasing a woman with a knife on Green Tree Lane. Officers quickly arrived and…

The City of Irvine highlighted its commitment to providing a safe, clean, enriching, and caring environment for animals awaiting adoption during a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, August 5, for the Irvine Animal Care Center expansion and renovation project. City Councilmembers, staff, and…

Read the fall edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest information on City news and activities. Mark your calendars now — celebrate the beauty and richness of Irvine's diverse community by attending the City's fall festivals in September and October. Plus, read…

IRVINE, Calif. (August 5, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating the homicide of  a 38-year-old Irvine resident after he was found deceased in his home. This morning, at about 2:15 a.m., a caregiver at a residence on Whistling Swan called 9-1-1 after discovering his…

IRVINE, CA (July 25, 2024):  UPDATE – The Irvine Police Department was notified a previously unidentified victim of homicide in 2009 was a missing person from Reno, Nevada. Through DNA, the victim has been identified as 14-year-old Marcia Shirree Thomas. "The Irvine Police Department has been…

For the second consecutive year, The City of Irvine has been recognized in the Orange County Business Journal for embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) within the workplace. The City of Irvine is one of 54 businesses, and the only city featured in the Journal's annual…

The City of Irvine is actively educating the community on how businesses, residents, and City facilities can replace single-use plastics with reusable or nonplastic items. Doing so reduces business costs, attracts new customers, and improves ecological health and sustainability. Find…

The City of Irvine is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month with an exciting collectible card challenge. Throughout the month of July, residents are invited to collect 17 unique cards representing the City’s nationally ranked parks and facilities, with a bonus card available to residents…

Update: IRVINE, Calif. (July 9, 2024) – The victim has been identified as Jazz Basse Lachance,18, of San Tan Valley, Arizona. Detectives believe Lachance died as a result of blunt force trauma. IRVINE, Calif. (July 8, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Braxton Tysean…

IRVINE, Calif. (July 8, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Braxton Tysean Hill, of Indiana, for the murder of his roommate. Today, at about 6:10 a.m., IPD responded to a residence at 2 Tyler Place in Irvine. Officers arrived and located a man with severe injuries. The…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 All Media exhibition. This annual flagship group exhibition features 68 local and regional artists whose artworks span sculpture, photography, painting, ceramics, drawing, collage, works on fiber, and more. All Media will be…

The City of Irvine is hosting a question and answer (Q&A) session about Irvine's 2045 General Plan Update. Following extensive community conversations and engagement, the state-required document representing the City's vision for the next 25 years and beyond is ready for adoption. A Q…

In an effort to address the growing blood supply crisis in Orange County, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together to host a blood drive event Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center. Donations received will help provide critical care for patients at UCI…