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Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help locating a suspect wanted for lewd and lascivious act on a child. There is a $1 million warrant for the arrest of Robert Tana, 42, of Garden Grove. On March 23, 2016, Tana was staying overnight in an Irvine home, where he…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying an outstanding suspect involved in the large-scale theft of commercial landscaping equipment. One suspect has been arrested and is identified as Francisco Acosta, 36, of Los Angeles. At approximately 1:30 a.m.…

IRVINE, Calif.:  Come to the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine on Friday, June 24 as the City of Irvine participates in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. This free event is a worldwide attempt to get into the record books while spreading the word that “Swimming Lessons Save…

Irvine, CA – A joint law enforcement investigation has resulted in the arrest of a man for a series of armed robberies in Irvine and Fullerton. The suspect is identified as Joshua Benbrook, 25, of Irvine. This case is being investigated by the Fullerton Police Department (FPD), Irvine Police…

The Great Park will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

The 22nd annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried Festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 local artists in ceramics and sculpture; jewelry; drawing and painting; photography; fiber; and glass. …

IRVINE, Calif.:  The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 10th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring some 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption.  The annual event…

Irvine, CA – A man in possession of narcotics and indicia related to prescription medication fraud was arrested by the Irvine Police Department following the observation of two alert officers. The suspect is identified as Steve Han Kim, 37, of Fullerton. At approximately 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2016…

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.…

IRVINE, Calif. (May 11, 2016):  A statewide Presidential Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 7 to nominate or elect candidates to various Federal, State and County offices. In an ongoing effort to promote voter registration and participation, the City of Irvine encourages all eligible…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department has arrested two people occupying a stolen vehicle. The suspects are identified as Shane Dubyak, 20, and Hayley Wolford, 21, both of Lakewood. At approximately 3:15 a.m. today, May 11, 2016, an IPD officer conducted a routine traffic stop of a Honda Civic…

IRVINE, Calif.: Marine Way, the main entrance that serves the Orange County Great Park, will close the last week of May and remain closed for construction work through mid-September. The alternate route into the Great Park is Trabuco Road, which is located between Irvine Boulevard and Marine Way…

Only in Irvine is a video-based campaign to promote the highlights of the City and its 45th Anniversary year. A special component is the high school competition. Enter your own video. Go to: onlyinirvine.com (Open in new window).

IRVINE, Calif.: The Irvine Fine Arts Center is proud to host two exhibitions that showcase the work of young artists from Irvine and across Orange County. The High School Art Exhibition and the Imagination Celebration kick off May 6 with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center…

An alternate entrance to the Great Park is now in place and will be through mid-November. This will not affect any ongoing or scheduled events. Please take Trabuco Road (which will become Great Park Boulevard on Aug. 1), off Sand Canyon Avenue between the I-5 and Irvine Boulevard, which…

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District encourages residents to utilize many do-it-yourself methods to eliminate mosquitoes and mosquito-related issues. These include taking steps to prevent mosquito breeding, protecting yourself and family from mosquitoes, and treating for mosquito…

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, April 22, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of…

IRVINE, Calif.: Is your pet dog, cat or rabbit ready for his close-up? The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking entries for its 2017 Calendar Contest. Every photo received will be featured in the Center’s 2017 calendar, and each entrant will receive a free calendar. Simply take a photo of your pet…

Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested three suspects for drug and mail-theft charges after receiving a tip of suspicious activity from an observant citizen. The suspects are identified as Biancha Martinez, 24, of Riverside, Dustin Robinson, 25, of Riverside, and Christopher…