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Irvine, Calif. (January 4, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24- year-old Irvine resident, Larry Molina, for the sexual assault of a juvenile victim. On Monday, January 2, 2023 at about 6:00 p.m., IPD responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the Peters Canyon…

Irvine, Calif. (January 3, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 43-year-old Irvine resident, Ricardo De La Riva, for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after unprovoked assaults on three men. At 12:23 p.m. today, Irvine Police responded to a possible stabbing at the…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two suspects for conspiracy to commit a burglary and an additional charge to the driver for felony evading. On December 15, at about 7:30 p.m., an IPD officer patrolling the Turtle Rock area, where several recent residential burglaries occurred, noticed a…

The City of Irvine is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to collect sealed, unused takeout utensil packs and unopened condiment packets that many of us receive but do not need, and put these items to good use.  Donations will be used by Second Harvest in meal programs…

Farrah N. Khan was sworn in for a second term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Larry Agran and Kathleen Treseder were sworn into office yesterday in front of a capacity audience during the City Council meeting at the Council Chamber. Mayor Khan was sworn in for a 2-…

Irvine, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – 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…

Update: Irvine, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has worked in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Division to confirm the identities of the decedents. The victim is Thao Thai Nguyen, 77, of Irvine. The suspect is Andrew Nguyen Doan, 36, of Irvine.…

The City of Irvine received a 2022 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. Irvine ranked seventh place in the 250,000–499,999 population category for…

Irvine, Calif. (December 13, 2022) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to assist the University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) with a death investigation. Today at approximately 3:52 p.m., UCIPD responded to 214 Pereira Drive (Social Science Plaza B) after receiving 9-1…

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 16th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring hundreds of homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption. In addition to adoptions, Home for…

The City of Irvine was awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor and ranked No. 17 – on the list of Large Companies with 500 or more employees – in the 15th annual The Orange County Register’s list of Top Workplaces awards and magazine publication. This is the second consecutive year the City of Irvine…

City of Irvine Senior Services is seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in our community. Volunteers assist older adults in maintaining their independence by providing healthy, delicious meals to those who might otherwise be unable to prepare food…

In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The plan’s initial phase brings 300 acres of exciting new park amenities, including a world-class outdoor amphitheater, new cultural attractions, and expansive space dedicated to unprogrammed…

The City of Irvine completed the construction of the Venta Spur Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge and opened it to the public December 6, 2022. The bridge allows pedestrians and bicyclists direct, safe access across State Route 133. The existing Venta Spur Trail is a shared-use path for pedestrians and…

’Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as Great Park transforms into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed art, music, and decorations. Enjoy festive lights, photo ops, and family activities through January 1, 2023. There’s something for everybody: Take a stroll through the Palm Court…

The City of Irvine earned a perfect score of 100 — and nine bonus points — on the 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating system based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City…

The City of Irvine has been recognized as having one of the best Geographic Information System (GIS) programs in North America, according to the 2022 Geospatial Maturity Index survey released earlier this month by PSD Citywide. The City tied for third place with a score of 95.6% in the 2022…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of the winter art exhibition, Old Town Irvine, presented as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Friday, December 9, through Friday, March 17. An opening reception will be held Thursday, December 15, 3–5 p.m.,…

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 16th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring hundreds of homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption. In addition to adoptions, Home for…

Santa is going digital this holiday season, and would love to hear from his friends in Irvine! Starting November 14, parents can use the City’s magic online mailbox to send their children’s letters and teachers can send letters on behalf of their classrooms. All letters will receive email responses…