News & Media

Irvine, CA (Aug. 31, 2015): A man has been arrested for entering a hospital dressed in scrubs with the intent to steal valuable surgical equipment. The suspect is identified as Roy Chiwing Lung, 48, of Aliso Viejo. Lung is a former medical doctor who had his medical license revoked by the…

Irvine, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): A woman was cited for aggressive panhandling after demanding money from a gas station patron. The suspect is identified as Monae Antionette Lloyd, 26, of Los Angeles. At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2015, an off-duty officer was fueling their personal vehicle at a…

IRVINE, CA (Aug. 28, 2015):  A survey seeking input on traffic conditions and transportation systems in the City of Irvine concludes Thursday, Sept. 3. Residents and commuters to the City are invited to provide their input on what works well, what areas might need improvement and what the City…

  Irvine, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for illegally entering a home and stealing property early this morning. Brendan Taylor Filice, 18, Irvine, was arrested for residential burglary. At approximately 5:15 a.m., IPD officers responded to a…

IRVINE, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): “Finding Peace Amid Holiday Chaos” will be the discussion presented by keynote speaker Tanya Brown at the 34th Annual Irvine Community Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast, to be held November 19 at the Irvine Marriot Hotel. Tickets for the 7:30 a.m. breakfast, presented by the…

IRVINE, CA (August 27, 2015):  City Manager Sean Joyce announced today the retirement of Irvine Police Department (IPD) Chief David L. Maggard, Jr. after 13 years of distinguished service to the Irvine community. Chief Maggard has served as IPD Chief of Police for 12 years and Deputy Chief for…

  IRVINE, CA (Aug. 24, 2015): Irvine Ranch Water District will host a free expo to help customers learn to conserve water in this era of drought. The event, in which the City of Irvine is a partner, is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at IRWD headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. The…

IRVINE, CA (August 20, 2015):  City Manager Sean Joyce has appointed a new Director of Community Development. Susan Emery begins work in Irvine on September 8. The department is entrusted with planning the City’s residential communities and commercial/industrial centers, as well as ensuring…

Irvine Ranch Water District, partnering with the City of Irvine, invites the community from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, September 12 to an expo on water conservation. Free event, no RSVP. Attend for plant demonstrations, advice from garden experts, landscape workshops and family activities. In this era…

IRVINE, CA (August 13, 2015): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will present the annual juried art exhibition All Media 2015 from August 22 to October 24, 2015. An opening reception will be held Saturday, August 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. All Media 2015, juried by artist and Torrance Art Museum curator Max…

IRVINE, CA (August 12, 2015):  After a nationwide recruitment, the City of Irvine has appointed J. Kevin Hertell manager of the Irvine Animal Care Center. Hertell comes to the City with more than 30 years of experience working with animals. Since 2010, Hertell served as the Executive Director…

IRVINE, CA (Aug. 12, 2015):  The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon returns to the Orange County Great Park for its 2015 competition, to be held October 8-11 and October 15-18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate students from across the country and around…

The Fall issue of Inside Irvine is now available; click here to view the magazine online. Articles in this edition cover the upcoming U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, water conservation strategies and wildlife safety. Also included are a report on the Great Park and an overview…

IRVINE, CA (August 3, 2015):  Join the growing number of volunteers signing on to assist with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, to be held at the Orange County Great Park on October 8-11 and October 15-18. Volunteers are needed to serve as docents, greeters, visitor liaisons,…

Irvine, CA (July 31, 2015): A man observed by an off-duty Irvine Police Department (IPD) detective has been arrested for burglary after being found in possession of stolen property. The suspect has been identified as Rory Scott Campbell, 27, of Newport Beach, and has been booked in the Orange…

IRVINE, CA (July 30, 2015) The City of Irvine is seeking individuals interested in enriching the lives of older adults by volunteering to become a Community Helper Assisting Mature Persons in Our Neighborhoods (CHAMPION). CHAMPION volunteers work to provide assistance to Irvine’s isolated seniors…

Irvine, CA (July 30, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for sexual assault. Matthew Joseph Hamm, 27, was arrested on charges of rape, assault, and domestic violence. In April 2014, Hamm was involved in a dating relationship with an adult female. On at least one occasion,…

IRVINE, CA (July 30, 2015):  A survey seeking input on traffic conditions and transportation systems in the City of Irvine was launched today. Residents and commuters to the City are invited to provide their input on what works well, what areas might need improvement and what the City’s…

IRVINE, CA (July 28, 2015): The City of Irvine is seeking volunteers to fill two child care provider and two government, civic or community agency vacancies on the Irvine Child Care Committee. The Committee comprises five City Council appointees, two community child care providers, two parents/…

The City of Irvine is seeking input for a comprehensive study to review and analyze current traffic conditions and transportation programs in Irvine. To take the City of Irvine’s Traffic Survey, click here (Open in new window). Also, the community is invited to two remaining…