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Save the date for the City of Irvine Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Public Workshop. Join us at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, at the Irvine Civic Center — CTC for an in-person workshop where staff will review goals of Irvine's CAAP, share information on the municipal…

Celebrate America Recycles Day with the City of Irvine November 15! Every year, this national day aims to spread awareness on how to recycle, which recycled products to buy, and how to reduce waste. Recycling is just one way our City is working to create a climate-safe future for the community and…

The winter issue of Inside Irvine is available now at insideirvine.org. Learn about the Framework Plan that will ensure Great Park secures its place among world-class metropolitan parks; discover some of the projects aimed at enhancing Irvine streets, parks, trails, and more; and find out…

As we celebrate our 40th year, your support of the Irvine Animal Care Center has let us care for the pets that need us the most as part of our Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs. Every gift, no matter the size, enables the Irvine Animal Care Center to continue its…

Celebrate the holidays all winter long with the City of Irvine. Join an evening of holiday cheer at our annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, and enjoy festive activities monthlong at Great Park during “Holidayz at the Park.” Holidayz at the Park ’Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as…

A 76-year-old pedestrian has died after being involved in a collision with a truck. Last night, at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a white Chevrolet Silverado…

Update: Irvine, Calif. (November 4, 2022) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has learned 84-year-old Changyu Zhou was last seen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in the area of Jeffrey and Walnut. He is described as a Chinese, male, 5’2”, 130 pounds, with white hair, and brown eyes.…

A 33-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle as he walked in lanes of traffic. Last night, at approximately 9:06 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received a call of a man walking in the roadway near the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Michelson Drive. At 9:11 p.m., IPD…

The Irvine Police (IPD) has arrested a suspect in a commercial robbery in Irvine. Fredemclave Ishan Benjaminanderson (AKA: Fredemclave Ishan Benjamin Anderson), 20, of Menifee was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon. On October 17, 2022, a man walked into a jewelry store at the Irvine Spectrum. As…

UCI Health and the City of Irvine are partnering for a series of blood drives which will be held at Great Park. A blood supply crisis is posing a concerning risk to patient care both locally and nationally. To address the great need for blood donations in Orange County, a UCI Health Blood Drive…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to the 40th annual Holiday Faire Saturday, November 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Great Park. An event that began as a home boutique and has since tripled in size, the Holiday Faire has become Irvine’s favorite destination to shop and support local artists,…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in locating 84-year-old Changyu Zhou who was last seen at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Zhou was last seen in the area of the 300 block of Wycliffe. He is described as a Chinese, male, 5’2”, 130 pounds, with white hair, and…

A two-year-old child has died after a collision involving a vehicle. Last night, at approximately 8:05 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a child and a black Honda Odyssey. The collision occurred near…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of two new fall exhibitions: In This World and Infinite Timeline. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, November 12, through Saturday, February 11. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, November 19, 2–4 p.m., and…

Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. The annual holiday Toy Drive benefits families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Help bring joy to these families during the holidays by donating a new, unwrapped gift…

On Tuesday, October 25, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presented City of Irvine officials with $2.8 million in state funding to renovate the City’s playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park to a universal playground that will meet the needs of all residents regardless of ability. The…

Ballots for the November 8 General Election have been mailed and registered voters can cast their vote one of three ways. At a Vote Center: Voters can bring completed ballots to any Orange County Vote Center regardless of where they are registered in the County. They can also register to vote,…

The Irvine Police Department will increase traffic enforcement throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. "We appreciate our great partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety," Chief Michael Kent…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested four people following thefts from vehicles in Irvine. On the morning of October 18, 2022, two residents reported items were stolen from their vehicles on Sonoma Aisle during overnight hours.  The window of one vehicle was smashed and small…

On October 12, representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S Navy, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the City of Irvine recognized the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro as a winner in the EPA’s fifth annual National Federal Facility Excellence…