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The City of Irvine sent in a formal proposal in October 2017 to Amazon for its second world headquarters, nicknamed Amazon HQ2. Irvine was not one of the 20 finalists chosen in January 2018. However, Irvine remains a compelling business story. View the proposal and related documents below. City of…

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2017): The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to its 35th annual Holiday Faire on Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4. More than 100 talented Southern California artists will have unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown…

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. This fall, take the #BeRecycled pledge (Open in new window) and join the tens of thousands who have committed to reduce,…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $510,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Irvine Police Department…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at four designated locations in…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications…

Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted at the Visitors Center and Sports Complex 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The Committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations and provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2017) – An assistance center opens Friday morning in Anaheim to help residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by Canyon Fire 2 as well as anyone else affected by the fire. The center will be a one-stop shop for residents from any city or area affected by the…

The Irvine Police Department is teaming up with Special Olympics Southern California for Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin in the Irvine Spectrum on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5-9 p.m.

Longtime Irvine City Manager Sean Joyce announced today his plan to retire in February 2018.  Joyce, 54, has served as Irvine City Manager since 2005. He has worked for four California cities, also serving as City Manager in Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. This month is his 30-year…

Mandatory evacuation orders are or have been lifted for all or parts of Orange Park Acres, North Tustin, Tustin Ranch and East Orange. No direct threat to Irvine, according to OCFA, which is staging from the Orange County Great Park. To call: 949-724-7000 or 949-724-6000. Programs and Classes…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is proud to partner once again with Special Olympics Southern California for a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. On Oct. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m., Irvine Police personnel will join Special Olympics athletes at Red Robin in the Irvine Spectrum Center…

Parent Workshop: Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child Gain insight into your children’s difficult-to-manage behaviors during this workshop for parents presented by Debra Ann Afarian, a certified Think:Kids practitioner. Screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting and biting:…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) – Five suspects are in custody following a string of residential burglaries that led to an extensive search in an Irvine neighborhood on Wednesday. Verasm Kevin Eam, 22, Ferdinand Morales Franco, 32, Tracy Nan, 32, and Kevin Paul Williams, 30, all of Long Beach, were…

October is designated as Energy Awareness Month.  During the month, everyone is encouraged to take steps to conserve energy because using energy wisely makes sense - both environmentally and economically. Celebrate Energy Awareness Month by learning more about how you use energy and how to…

Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is searching for a missing 77-year-old resident. David Masoum is approximately 5 feet tall, weighs 135 pounds and has white hair. He was last seen at his residence on Bronze in the Woodbury neighborhood around 10:26 a.m. today. Masoum…

Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part 1 violent crime, FBI data for calendar year 2016 shows. The information released today shows that Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime of any City in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the…

The community is invited to watch as the iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon is transformed into a jack-o-lantern face on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Balloon pilots are lifted by a large crane to attach black vinyl tarp pieces to the Balloon’s sides, creating a jack-o-lantern face affectionately known…

The recent Ridgecrest 6.4- and 7.1-magnitude earthquakes serve as a reminder that an emergency can strike at any time. Learn what steps you can take today to help guard against a disaster.   Assemble a Supply Kit A supply kit should include enough food, water, and medicine to last three…