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Irvine, Calif. (April 24, 2023) – A 33-year-old man riding a scooter has died after being involved in a collision with a van. Last night, around 10:35 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Michelson Drive and Mac Arthur Boulevard…

Irvine Senior Services will host free Open House events Thursday, April 27, to give residents and community members a look at programs and services offered at three dedicated senior centers in Irvine. Visitors are invited to visit all three senior centers to view program demonstrations, take home…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested a 14-year-old suspect for a robbery that occurred on Wednesday evening. On April 12, 2023, at 8:37 p.m., IPD officers responded to the intersection of Passage and Nightshade for a robbery that just occurred. The female victim was walking home from the…

On April 11, at its special meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously approved plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant, while also establishing the Gateway Preserve, a nearly 700-acre open space preserve located in the hills above North Irvine. Once established, the Gateway…

Sunday, June 4 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to its 17th annual Super Pet Adoption & Fundraiser event. Local pet rescue groups will bring dogs, cats, and birds for adoption. This annual event features vendors and services for pets and their humans that…

The City of Irvine is pursuing its first City Council district formation process. All City of Irvine registered voters currently vote for the Mayor and all four City Councilmembers. Upon completion of the districting process, the City of Irvine would have six separate voting districts.…

The Irvine City Council recently approved a robust outreach initiative to inform residents and businesses about unclaimed property. California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires certain entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office (Open in new window) if…

The City of Irvine is seeking feedback from residents to support efforts in developing a five-year Children, Youth and Families Strategic Plan and a five-year Strategic Plan for Seniors. These plans play a crucial role in the development and implementation of programs, resources, and new…

Mayor Farrah N. Khan has joined mayors across the country for the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking the Irvine community to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely. The annual challenge, which takes places April 1-30, is a nonprofit national…

Starting April 1, the City of Irvine will implement an organics recycling program that aligns with California’s organic waste reduction law, Senate Bill 1383. This law, which was passed in 2016, requires California cities to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025.…

The City of Irvine is seeking feedback from residents to support efforts in developing a five-year Children, Youth and Families Strategic Plan and a five-year Strategic Plan for Seniors. These plans play a crucial role in the development and implementation of programs, resources, and new…

IRVINE, Calif. (March 26, 2023) – Irvine Police arrest Los Angeles man following the sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl at an Orange County Public Library. The suspect is identified as 53-year-old Christopher Eduard of Los Angeles. He is described as 5’-9” tall, 125 pounds, and brown hair and eyes…

Irvine, Calif. (March 22, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) located a 20-year-old missing male deceased in the flood control channel next to 3512 Michelson. Christian Nathang Cruz, a resident of Irvine, was reported missing at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21. Cruz’s mother dropped…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of its annual High School Art Exhibition, presented again this year as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Monday, April 3 through Friday, July 21. A reception will be held Thursday, April 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m.,…

Following a rigorous nationwide recruitment, the City of Irvine has selected Sean Crumby to serve as the first Director of the new Project Delivery & Sustainability Department. In his new role, Crumby will be tasked with leading the new department responsible for achieving the City’s vast…

Irvine Animal Care Center 2023 Virtual 5K Supports Animals in Need Run or walk the Virtual 5K in April, and receive an exclusive medal while helping adoptable animals. IRVINE, Calif. (March 15, 2023): The Irvine Animal Care Center invites all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to support animals…

In July 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. In preparation for construction, site preparation and demolition of vacant structures will get underway the coming months. This includes soil testing, remediation and monitoring, and…

The City of Irvine and UCI Health announced an agreement for the healthcare provider to become the presenting partner of world-class sports complex that exists at Irvine’s Great Park. In addition to annual funding, UCI Health will provide public health and wellness events, education, strategic…

The City of Irvine hosted three community budget meetings March 21-23 to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2023-25 budget. Staff from the City's Administrative Services Department presented an overview of the budget process through presentations and dialogue in order to…

Following a national recruitment, the City of Irvine has named Christopher Slama as Director of Community Services and Dena Diggins as Deputy Director of Community Services. Slama comes to Irvine from the City of Huntington Beach, where he has held several key leadership positions, most recently…