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Starting April 1, 2016, the new state law requiring "Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling" (AB 1826, signed by Governor Brown) takes effect, requiring many California businesses to recycle their organic waste, depending on the amount of waste they generate per week.  This new law has…

*Seeking public’s help identifying third suspect in related cases Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two suspects for using counterfeit $100 bills to steal from local small businesses. The suspects are identified as Dyimond Campbell, 22, of Los Angeles and Niresha Collins, 27…

Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) requiring the state of California to increase its diversion rate to 75 percent by 2020. The law applies to commercial properties and multifamily communities who generate more than four (4) cubic yards of commercial waste per…

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, June 24, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department arrested a man for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect is identified as Casey Grzanowicz, 24, of Beaumont. He was on parole at the time of his arrest. Shortly before midnight on June 17, 2016, an Irvine officer…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department arrested a man for possession of iPads stolen from an elementary school. The suspect is identified as Khaleeq Forbes, 24, of Santa Ana. On June 14, 2016, an Irvine officer was patrolling a parking structure on Spectrum Center Drive and observed two subjects…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying two subjects who fraudulently used stolen credit cards to purchase thousands of dollars in gift cards. Suspect One is described as male, light complexion, 25 to 30 years old, 5’10”, 170 lbs., with brown hair…

The City of Irvine’s City Council and management team are committed to the highest standards of ethical and legal behavior and to proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars. As part of this commitment, the City of Irvine has an Integrity Line for employees, vendors, and the public at large to report…

The Heritage and Aviation Exhibition will showcase MCAS El Toro Fire Service from June 16-October 2, 2016. This exhibit will feature a historical narration and artifacts including: Fire Alarm Boxes Federal Firefighter and Crash Crew Protective Gear Ornate Hose…

IRVINE, Calif.: On the heels of another successful Super Pet Adoption event, the Irvine Animal Care Center announces its inaugural Paw It Forward Summer Drive, a fundraiser that continues through Aug. 31. The Center has set a donation goal of $15,000 to go toward two special programs offered by the…

Irvine, CA – A “car-hopping” suspect has been arrested by the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Garrett Martelli, 29, of Yorba Linda, was arrested for burglary and being under the influence of a controlled substance. At approximately 2:45 a.m. today, June 15, 2016, IPD officers responded to the 2800…

Two Men Arrested for Weapon and Drug Charges   Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department has arrested two men for various weapon and drug related charges. The suspects are identified as Rigoberto Donan, 36, and Frank Perez, 45, both of Santa Ana.   At approximately 11:00 p.m. on June 13,…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man following a vehicle pursuit.  The suspect is identified as Carl Gonzalez, 33, of Santa Ana. He was arrested on charges including evading a police officer, obstructing/resisting a peace officer, hit and run causing property…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested a man for fraudulently using a victim’s stolen credit card. Suspect Nicholas Bryson, 20, of Irvine, was arrested on charges including forgery, false personation of another, presenting a false identification to an officer, commercial burglary…

  Update - June 8, 2016: Indecent Exposure Subject Identified Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has identified the subject in a lewd conduct and indecent exposure case. His name is not being released pending the ongoing investigation. On June 3, 2016, a man was observed by…

IRVINE, Calif.: The City of Irvine is accepting applications for three vacant positions on the Irvine Residents with Disabilities Board. The Board is a public advisory body of the City of Irvine that reports to the Community Services Commission, providing input on the needs of Irvine residents with…

Irvine, CA – The observations of alert Irvine officers resulted in the arrest of three suspects in two separate stolen car cases over the weekend. In the first case, two suspects were arrested Friday, June 3, 2016. They are identified as Alfredo Mercado, 43, and Jaime Reynoso, 35, both of Santa Ana…

Irvine, CA – Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying potential additional victims of a man arrested for a series of armed robberies in Irvine and Fullerton. The suspect is identified as Joshua Benbrook, 25, of Irvine. This case is being jointly investigated by the Fullerton Police…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested three suspects for possession of stolen property. The suspects are identified as Chad Clausson, 35, of Fullerton, Laurieal Sellers, 23, of Westminster, and Derrick Trent, 35, of Santa Ana. In the early morning of May 30, 2016, four…

IRVINE, Calif.: Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, when Americans honor those who have given their lives while defending our nation. The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to our nation’s fallen. Northwood Memorial Candle-lighting Ceremony On Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.…