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The City of Irvine invites the community to help shape the future of Heritage Community Park by participating in a series of workshops beginning this month. The first workshops took place Monday, July 28, and Thursday, August 21, and offered a unique opportunity to explore the park during a…

Irvine, Calif. (July 22, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will take place on Friday,…

Join the Irvine Police Department for National Night Out, an event that brings neighbors and public safety together for a safer and stronger community.  The event will take place Tuesday, August 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. Get to know your Irvine police…

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Irvine Public Library with ribbon cutting ceremonies at Heritage Park and University Park Library Branches Sunday, August 3. These exciting events mark a milestone in Irvine’s history and offer residents an opportunity to explore the…

Irvine, Calif. (July 9, 2025) – Three men are in custody after committing a vehicle burglary yesterday and may be connected to additional bank-jugging cases. A nationwide trend known as “bank-jugging,” involves suspects surveilling banks and watching for customers who withdraw cash. They then…

City of Irvine offices, aquatics facilities, and community centers will be closed in observance of Independence Day, July 4. If you are looking for holiday fun, join us at the City’s Fourth of July Celebration at the Great Park from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring live music, family activities,…

Irvine, Calif. (July 3, 2025) – Today, Irvine Police Traffic Detectives arrested a driver suspected of being involved in a fatal hit and run on May 9, 2024. After our original news release and social media posts, detectives received tips that helped them locate the involved Honda Civic parked on a…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the opening reception of Irvine Annual Saturday, July 12, at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The free reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., offering guests a first look at the 2025 juried exhibition featuring innovative works by regional and national…

In honor of National Park and Recreation Month, the City of Irvine invites residents to explore its parks, complete activities, and earn prizes throughout July. The Park & Recreation Month Challenge begins July 1 and highlights award-winning amenities available across Irvine’s parks. To…

The City of Irvine is hosting a free, family-friendly Fourth of July Celebration at the Great Park — a chance to connect as a community and create lasting memories with friends and family. Taking place Friday, July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m., the inaugural event features a community parade, live…

Irvine, Calif. (June 20, 2025) – On Thursday, Detectives arrested an animal trainer and his girlfriend after ten dogs in his care died. On June 18, 2025, at about 5:25 PM, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) was contacted by a pet owner who reported that they had received a message from their dog…

The City is developing a 30-year Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), which contains measurable goals and recommended actions to help the City achieve 30% canopy cover and realize our ideal urban forest by 2055.  The 30-day public comment period for the master plan is now closed. The master…

Kick off summer in the pool with the Irvine Super Swim Lesson Friday, June 27, 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.…

At the City of Irvine, we are proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive communities in the nation. Our residents come from every corner of the world, representing a vibrant mix of cultures, languages, and backgrounds that make our City stronger, more innovative, and more united. …

Irvine, Calif. (June 12, 2025) – On Tuesday, Detectives arrested 25-year-old Gavin Christian Mestas of Irvine for lewd acts that occurred at an apartment community gym. On June 8, 2025, at about 4:32 PM, officers responded to the gym located on Murica Aisle about a man observed on a security camera…

June 12, 2025: 6:25 p.m.: At this time, there are no new updates regarding federal immigration enforcement activity in Irvine. The City continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide additional information as it becomes available. June 12, 2025: 1:50 p.m.: Earlier this morning,…

The City of Irvine is opening applications for the next round of the One Irvine neighborhood revitalization program. One Irvine is a program designed to enhance aesthetic conditions as neighborhoods age and transition to new generations of homeowners, and facilitate specific improvement projects in…

The City of Irvine broke ground today on a 110,000-square-foot recreational facility in the Irvine Business Complex that will serve as a premier space for a variety of sports and help meet growing demand for indoor court space. The Irvine Fieldhouse will stand out as one of the region’s premier…

The City of Irvine will hold a Town Hall meeting Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Irvine City Hall to gather community input on a proposed General Plan amendment that would allow for the potential development of a new residential village at Oak Creek Golf Course. The proposed amendment…

The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is hosting an upcoming event to support small businesses: Small Business Clinic: Thursday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at University Community Center (1 Beech Tree Lane, Irvine…