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Kick off summer in the pool with the Irvine Super Swim Lesson on Friday, June 22, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Adults and children of all swimming abilities are invited to participate for free in Irvine’s largest group swim lesson in an effort to raise awareness for drowning prevention…

Compost deserved a new story. One of nature’s most astonishing processes, the black gold we call compost has been undervalued for too long. Compost as the regenerating, probiotic, solution for our depleted land, could play a major role in rebalancing the world’s carbon cycle. Turning polluting…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two summer exhibitions that feature the work of Orange County-based artists Lesley Kice Nishigawara and Eric Stoner. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, June 16-Saturday, Aug. 11. Lesley Kice Nishigawara: Repeat, located in the Main…

Irvine, Calif. (June 4, 2018) – The driver who was killed after his vehicle ran into a traffic pole on Sunday has been identified. Ricardo Jesus Villasenor Santamaria, 39, was a Santa Ana resident. On June 3 shortly before 5 a.m., Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (…

Irvine, Calif. (June 3, 2018) – The driver of a vehicle that ran into a traffic pole has died as a result of the crash. On June 3 shortly before 5 a.m., Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded to the scene at Bake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive.…

Irvine, Calif. (May 31, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying two suspects who are illegally obtaining cough medicine from Costco stores. On April 23, the suspects, a man and a woman, are seen on video at the Costco store in Irvine, 115 Technology. They…

Join Mayor Donald P. Wagner and the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce at the annual business lunch with the Mayor, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Hotel Irvine. The Mayor will speak about the business of business in Irvine. Topics will include the rapid development of the Orange County…

Irvine, Calif. (May 24, 2018) –  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Saturday, May 26, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

Irvine, Calif. (May 24, 2018) – As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the roadways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, the Irvine Police…

The Orange County Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues led by instructor and professional competitor Matt Taylor. Grab your fellow volleyball-enthusiasts and join the Great Park for some under-the-lights competition weeknights this summer. King and Queen of the Court Doubles and Coed…

Irvine, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – Irvine Police Department detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was caught on video breaking into an Irvine home. On September 18, 2017, a resident on the 800 block of Piccolo reported that her home had been broken into. Irvine Police…

Irvine, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has identified and arrested the suspect who was caught on video breaking into an Irvine home. On September 18, 2017, a resident on the 800 block of Piccolo reported that her home had been broken into. Irvine Police Department…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, Cliff Cramp: Arts & Entertainment. The exhibit runs Sunday, June 3, through Sunday, Aug. 19, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit, opening and parking are free and open to the…

The Orange County Great Park’s annual summer tradition returns Friday, June 22, when the Movies on the Lawn series kicks off. The community is invited to a series of seven free family-friendly movies; Flashback Friday films play at the Palm Court and Blockbuster Saturday movies will be screened on…

The Orange County Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues led by instructor and professional competitor Matt Taylor. Grab your fellow volleyball-enthusiasts and join the Great Park for some under-the-lights competition weeknights this summer. King and Queen of the Court Doubles and…

Irvine, Calif.  (May 16, 2018) – A woman has died and three others were injured after a vehicle struck the pedestrians Wednesday night in the area of Ridgeline and Turtle Rock in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene at approximately 8 p.m…

Help support Marines and sailors of the City of Irvine's adopted Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton at the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash on June 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee accepts donations to help…

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans. The adoption discount applies to active…

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is happy to announce that more than 35 babies in the 2/11 Marine Battalion are due to arrive in 2018. Help support the families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts. Donations needed include: Baby laundry detergent Baby…

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a violin teacher who is accused of felony sexual misconduct with a child from 2005-2007. Peter Kwon, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. outside his Irvine home. At the time of the crimes, Kwon taught violin…