Join the Irvine Police Department for a cup of coffee and a chance to chat in a relaxed, one-on-one atmosphere. We’ll be at Starbucks at Alton Square on June 14  from 7 to 9 a.m. WHAT: Coffee with a Cop WHERE: Starbucks, Woodbury Town Center, 6364 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, 92620 WHEN: June 14, 7…
Irvine, Calif.  (Dec. 31, 2017) – An Irvine man died Sunday as a result of a traffic collision at Jeffrey Road and Irvine Boulevard. Gary L. Bye was 64 years old.   Around 9:30 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the scene of a two…
The Registrar of Voters has determined the sufficiency of referendum petitions that were filed in the City Clerk’s Office on November 9.  The referendum pertains to the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance reflecting a land exchange of the existing Amended and Restated Development Agreement…
Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2017) – A package thief suspected in at least 20 crimes throughout Irvine is in custody. Anthony Brian Palusso, 33, of Mission Viejo was arrested Tuesday night. Palusso is suspected in a string of package thefts over the past several months in the neighborhoods of Orchard…
Irvine Police Department & Orange County District Attorney News Release DRUNKEN DRIVER CHARGED WITH MURDERING UCI GRADUATES AND STUDENT IN HIGH-SPEED COLLISION AFTER RUNNING RED LIGHT IN IRVINE *Defendant also charged with injuring fourth student who sustained brain trauma SANTA ANA, Calif. – A…
Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2017) – Irvine Police Department detectives are searching for a suspect involved in two sexual battery cases that occurred in the Woodbury area in the past two days. The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s; 5 feet, 10 inches to 6 feet tall; thin or medium…
Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Saturday, Dec. 16, in conjunction with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort. The…
Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the robbery earlier today of a Shell gas station at Trabuco Road and Culver Drive. On Sunday at approximately 9:30 a.m., the suspect entered the station, brandished a handgun…
State law AB 1826 (Open in new window) requires "Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling," meaning that California businesses must now recycle their landscape cuttings and food waste depending on the amount of waste they generate per week. Organics are food waste and food-soiled paper waste,…
The City of Irvine celebrated the season on Dec. 3 with its signature holiday event, Winter Wonderland. We're looking for community feedback on how we can make this event even better next year. If you were at Winter Wonderland and would like to share your thoughts, please fill out a short survey at…
Join the City of Irvine Senior Services in supporting the Irvine Meals on Wheels program this holiday season. Donations are needed to provide home-delivered meals for an increasing number of Irvine homebound seniors. Last year, a record number of meals – nearly 70,000 – were provided to…
Irvine, Calif.  (Dec. 2, 2017) – A GameStop store at 13210 Jamboree Road was robbed at gunpoint Friday  night. Around 8:40 p.m., a suspect entered the store, located at the Irvine Market Place, and approached the counter. He revealed a black semiautomatic firearm in his waistband, then…
The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest exhibition, Eureka: A California Design Story with the Hoods and Friends. A free exhibition opening is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The exhibition runs through Sunday, Feb. 11. Eureka: A California Design Story with the Hoods and Friends…
The City of Irvine and Waste Management want to make it easy for residents to get rid of their waste in a way that protects the environment. This guide provides important information on waste and recycling services, and other programs available in Irvine. Please keep this service guide (Open in new…
Location: Great Park Gallery Price: Free; All ages Graphic design reflects, impacts and even changes cultures and societies across the globe. California is no different. Eureka: A California Design Story with The Hoods and Friends honors graphic design movements from the Gold Rush to the…
Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2017) –  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, Nov. 25, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…
The City of Irvine Animal Care Center hosts its 11th annual Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. More than 30 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring about 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption. More than 2,300 pets have found…
Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2017) – Irvine Police Department Detectives are looking for two suspects who robbed an Irvine resident of a pair of tennis shoes worth at least $6,000 on Tuesday. A male victim posted an ad on Craigslist seeking a buyer for a pair of limited edition Adidas shoes designed by…
Celebrate the season as the Irvine Civic Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3. The free event will feature a 25-foot-tall tree adorned with ornaments and holiday lights, a Joyful Jingles holiday program, children’s activities and train rides. Guests can…
The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of three winter exhibitions that highlight the link between nature and culture, and humans’ connectivity with landscape. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, Nov. 18-Saturday Jan. 6, and a free reception open to the public is Saturday, Nov. 18…