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The Irvine Child Care Project, a joint power authority between the City of Irvine and Irvine Unified School District, is requesting proposals from licensed nonprofit child care providers interested in operating a child care program at Cadence Park School beginning Aug. 23, 2018. The selected…

Learn the steps to remove your lawn and replace it with a drought-friendly garden. Wednesday, Feb. 7 - 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 Register (Open in new window) for this free workshop.

Friday, January 26, 2018 The Orange County Great Park brings back Cupid’s Date Night, its one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day celebration, on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11. At 6 p.m., couples can enjoy a picnic dinner – complete with dessert and sparkling cider – in the park while listening to…

Join the City of Irvine Fine Arts Center for its second annual Kaleidoscope: A Family Art Experience on Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. The family-friendly event features creative activities including puppet and kaleidoscope making, and two special performances by the renowned Bob Baker Marionette…

The Orange County Great Park brings back Cupid’s Date Night, its one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day celebration, on Saturday, Feb. 10, and Sunday, Feb. 11. At 6 p.m., couples can enjoy a picnic dinner – complete with dessert and sparkling cider – in the park while listening to music and playing lawn…

Irvine, Calif. (Jan. 25, 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 Friday, Jan. 26, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

City of Irvine Senior Services is seeking Meals on Wheels volunteers to prepare and 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…

The public is invited to attend as Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner delivers his State of the City Address on Feb. 27 in the Council Chamber at the Irvine Civic Center. The event begins with a free, public reception at 5 p.m., followed by the Mayor’s address at 6 p.m. The address will highlight…

Irvine, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has made an arrest in a string of sexual battery cases that occurred in recent months the City. The suspect in these cases groped women who were out jogging. In one high-profile case, the suspect attacked a jogger in the Woodbury…

Irvine, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has made an arrest in a string of thefts at local schools that occurred last week. Antwoine Elvine, 42, was arrested Thursday morning at his home in San Bernardino. On Jan. 11, the Irvine Police Department received a report of a…

On behalf of the City Council, I want to congratulate the 20 finalists in Amazon’s search for the HQ2 site. I particularly want to wish Los Angeles, one of the finalists, all the best. The entire Southern California region would benefit by the selection of Los Angeles and we offer our cooperation…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of LAND, its first exhibition of the new year. LAND runs Saturday, Jan. 20, through Saturday, March 10, and a free reception open to the public is Saturday, Jan. 20, 4-6 p.m. at the Center. LAND focuses on works that seek to understand, highlight…

As California continues to adopt cleaner resources to generate energy, the cost to deliver power throughout the day is changing. Energy is now less costly during midday and more costly in the late afternoon and evening. To align with these changing costs, in March 2019 Time-of-Use periods have…

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…

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…

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 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…