Irvine, Ca (Dec. 18, 2015): 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, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 16, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested two suspects for a series of high-end alcohol thefts from grocery stores. The suspects are identified as Quinette Hall, 41, of Compton, and Richard White, 49, of Inglewood. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 13, 2015,…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 15, 2015): Three suspects have been arrested for package theft after being observed by an attentive mail carrier. The suspects are identified as Alejandro Juarez Morales, 25, Vincente Juarez, 25, and a juvenile, all from the City of Corona. They were arrested on charges of…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 12, 2015):  A suspect has been arrested and her twin children located unharmed in a parental child abduction case. The suspect is identified as Shahrzad Talieh, age 45, of Irvine, and will be booked in Orange County Jail on charges of deprivation of custody of a child. The…
IRVINE, CA (Dec. 9, 2015): Bring the family out to play as the City of Irvine celebrates the grand reopening of Adventure Playground at University Community Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. Children of all ages can engage in a variety of activities at the newly…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 8, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery. The suspect is described as male, age 40s, possibly Middle Eastern with an East Coast accent, approximately 5’9”,  180lbs., with black hair, a…
The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The committee comprises representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations and provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and feedback…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 3, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect for stealing over $10,000 from major retail chains in a multi-state “short change” scheme. Ashlie Pentard, 29, of Long Beach, was arrested today, Dec. 3, 2015, for felony commercial burglary. Since 2013, Pentard…
Irvine, CA (Dec. 2,105): The Irvine Police Department has arrested a suspect for stealing over $300,000 in high-end storage disks from his employer. Todd Ryan Deck, 37, of Yorba Linda, was arrested for felony grand theft. At the time of the crime, Deck was an employee at Red Digital Cinema.…
Irvine, CA (December 2, 2015): New Irvine Police Department (IPD) Deputy Chief Julia Engen was sworn in today. Deputy Chief Engen is a 23-year law enforcement veteran who has been with IPD since 1994. She is the first woman to rise to the rank of deputy chief at IPD and is the highest-ranking…
IRVINE, CA (Nov. 23, 2015): The Irvine Animal Care Center has extended its weekend sale to include Friday, Nov. 27.  In the spirit of Black Friday promotions seen at retailers, the Animal Care Center is offering 25 percent off adoption fees for dogs, cats and rabbits Nov. 27 through Nov. 30.…
Irvine, CA (Nov. 20, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating a fatal traffic collision. At approximately 3:05 p.m., a 9-year-old boy was riding his bicycle and was hit by a van driven by a 57-year-old man at the intersection of Roosevelt and Bay Tree. IPD and Orange County Fire…
Irvine, CA (November 20, 2015): 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 tonight, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:…
IRVINE, CA (Nov. 20, 2015): Pet lovers who have had their fill of Thanksgiving leftovers and holiday shopping can head to the Irvine Animal Care Center from Saturday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Nov. 30 to take advantage of discounted adoption fees. In the spirit of Black Friday promotions seen at…
The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host the 9th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center. More than 500 animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits, will be available for adoption from rescue organizations and shelters. The annual…
The Winter edition of Inside Irvine is on its way to homes. Flip through the digital magazine (Open in new window) for a look at what’s to come for the City in 2016, as well as register for hundreds of classes. 
IRVINE, CA (Nov. 16, 2015):  The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host the 9th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center. More than 500 animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits, will be available for adoption from rescue…
IRVINE, CA (November 12, 2015):  The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for its Wall of Recognition, which recognizes individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the Irvine community. Formalized by the City Council in 2007, the Wall at…
Celebrate the season as the Irvine Civic Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, from 3-8 p.m. The event will feature a 25-foot-tall, live tree adorned with ornaments and holiday lights; a Joyful Jingles holiday program; children’s activities; and train rides. Guests can…
IRVINE, CA (Nov. 10, 2015): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will feature three Southern California artists in Near, a contemporary exhibition that runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 23. A free opening reception will be held Nov. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. Near displays the work of Southern California artists Sophia…