May is Bike Month
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. You can even…
Energy Conservation
You can conserve energy and save money on utility bills this summer by following these helpful tips from Southern California Edison (Open in new window) and Southern California Gas Company (Open in new window).  
Mother's Day Dessert & Paint Night
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017 and Sunday, May 14, 2017 Price: $44/Ages 5-18; $54/Ages 19+ Location: Artist Studios Celebrate mom for Mother's Day. Create a beautiful masterpiece with step-by-step painting instructions by a local artist, along with dessert and an evening balloon ride (…
City of Irvine Pays Tribute to Nation’s Fallen with 2017 Memorial Day Events
The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 29. The community is invited to these…
Irvine Gives: Philanthropy
Irvine Gives, the City’s comprehensive online resource to help locate giving opportunities, is highlighting disaster relief efforts in Africa, where drought, hunger, and despair have been ongoing. Click here for more info. 
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the City of Irvine
The City of Irvine is celebrating moms with three different Mother’s Day events this year, ranging from an artsy night out at the Orange County Great Park to an adventurous morning exploring the Irvine Open Space Preserve.   Mother’s Day Dessert and Paint Night is a unique opportunity to spend…
Winter Issue of Inside Irvine
Flip through the winter edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for latest City news, classes and activities. This issue features an update on the Great Park Sports Complex opening, investing in our community by shopping locally, Safest City update, animals in need and much more.…
Irvine Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Robbery in McDonald's Parking Lot
Irvine, Calif. (May 1, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department on Thursday arrested Ziwen Li, 30, of Arcadia on charges of attempted robbery and criminal threats after he tried to steal $50,000 in cash from a victim in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant in the Orchard Hills neighborhood.…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at two designated locations in the City of…
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at two designated locations in the City of…
Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
Irvine, Calif. (April 21, 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, April 22, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in…
City of Irvine Supports Arts and Education with Imagination Celebration Events
The City of Irvine is proud to present two events in support of Imagination Celebration, a countywide celebration of arts and education. Kaleidoscope: A Family Art Experience will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Irvine Fine Arts Center in Heritage Community Park. Imagination…
Irvine Police Department to Partner with Kaiser for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Irvine, Calif. (April 19, 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, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at two…
Northwood High Threat Linked to Hoaxes Nationwide
Irvine, Calif.  (April 14, 2017) -- A threat against Northwood High School received April 13 has been been determined by the Irvine Police Department to be a hoax linked to others received across the nation. All of the recent incidents were determined not credible. IPD detectives are…
‘Walt and the Flying Bull’ Exhibition
IPD Video Focuses on Distracted Driving
The Irvine Police Department has released a video to help  spread the word about National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Click here (Open in new window).
Irvine Police Department Video Warns of Dangers
Irvine, Calif. (April 12, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has released a video as part of its efforts to spread the word about National Districted Driving Awareness Month. The video, baring the slogan “Distracted Driving: It’s Not Worth It,” portrays the consequences of using a cellphone…
Irvine Fine Arts Center Showcases Local Students’ Work at High School Art Exhibition
The annual High School Art Exhibition is May 5-26 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5.   The multimedia show features original artwork – including drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, digital…
Irvine City Council to Meet April 4 and 25
Next month’s meetings of the Irvine City Council are scheduled for April 4 and April 25. When adopting the meeting calendar for 2017, the City Council canceled its April 11 meeting and scheduled an adjourned regular meeting for Tuesday, April 4.   Passover, a Jewish holiday, is observed on…
Free Used Oil Filter Exchange
Exchange your used oil filter for a free replacement on April 29 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. One filter per person. Location: O'Reilly Auto Parts 15315 Culver Drive, Suite 170, Irvine