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IRVINE, CA (July 27, 2015):  The first of three community meetings on traffic flow in the City of Irvine is set for Thursday, July 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. The workshops are part of a comprehensive study to review and analyze traffic conditions…

For current information click here. The Sunday, July 19 summer concert, Symphony in the Cities, performed by the Pacific Symphony, has been moved to Segerstrom Hall next to South Coast Plaza. Heavy rain on Saturday closed the opportunity at Mike Ward Community Park-Woodbridge. The new location’s…

Irvine, CA (July 18, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for murder in an Irvine parking lot. The suspect has been identified as Hongli Sun, 38, of Irvine. At approximately 1:20 p.m. today, July 18, 2015, Sun was in his Mercedes sport utility vehicle in a parking lot at…

             Irvine, CA (July 17, 2015): The Irvine Police Department has arrested two men after they were observed by an officer cutting a lock for a commercial storage container. Sean Anthony Alonso, 26, Irvine, and Justin Andrew Cuen,…

Irvine, CA (July 16, 2015): A man was arrested by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) for domestic violence and carjacking the victim following the assault. Tarrin Joseph Rippel, 29, is in custody at the Orange County Jail. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2015, the suspect was driving in the…

Irvine, CA (July 15, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect one day after he committed a robbery in an Irvine bank. Michael Ladon Sheppard, 53, Gardena, was arrested today, July 15, 2014, and is being held on $100,000 bail. At approximately 10:40 a.m. on July 14, 2015, a…

Irvine, CA (July 10, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths and raising awareness about the dangers caused by alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted…

IRVINE, CA (July 9, 2015):  The City of Irvine will host a series of community forums to inform residents about affordable housing developments and resident services in the community. Attendees will learn about new and upcoming affordable housing developments, the City’s Residential…

Here are the dates and times of the free (no RSVP) public forums hosted by the City of Irvine on affordable housing. All are 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at Irvine Civic Center Thursday, August 27 at South Coast Chinese Cultural Center   Attendees will learn about new and upcoming…

On Friday afternoon, July 3, 2015, suspects were seen moving back and forth between a condominium and an idling vehicle in the fire lane on Tall Oak in Irvine. When the vehicle left the area suddenly, witnesses alerted the Irvine Police Department with descriptions of the three men and their…

Update: IRVINE, CA - At approximately 6:40 a.m. today, June 22, 2015, Lee Whittenberg was located in Irvine. He was disoriented but in good condition. Whittenberg’s family has been notified. June 19, 2015: Irvine, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help locating a 68-…

The Irvine Chamber is hosting the annual Business Luncheon with the Mayor at 11:30 a.m. June 19 at Hotel Irvine. Mayor Steven S. Choi will be the keynote speaker. Click here (Open in new window) to register.

Structure Synthesis: Rob Brown & Melissa Manfull Exhibition Dates: June 27 – August 8 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27, 4-6 p.m. IRVINE, CA (June 15, 2015): The Irvine Fine Arts Center will present the art exhibition Structure Synthesis: Rob Brown & Melissa Manfull from June 27…

Irvine, CA – A second victim has succumbed to her injuries sustained in the hit-and-run vehicle collision Wednesday night. At approximately 2:20 p.m. this afternoon, June 14, 2015, the 2-year-old female victim passed away in the hospital. The victim’s 7-year-old brother and 28-year-old mother…

Irvine is pleased to welcome a delegation of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, team staff and delegation liaisons from Korea. Come out and show your support as the athletes march in a celebration parade on Wednesday, July 22 at 1:15 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum Center beginning in front of the…

Irvine, Ca (June 11, 2015):  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths and raising awareness about the dangers caused by alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The checkpoint will…

For visitor information, including events and hours of operation click here. For information regarding future features at the Park, including the 688-acre Great Park Improvement Area, currently under construction, click here. For the Cultural Terrace District planning, click here.

For local, county, state and federal support programs for Veterans, click here. The City of Irvine’s Ad Hoc Veterans Affordable Housing Committee concluded its work in November 2015. Veterans Support:  A complete list, including the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council 2016, click…

Irvine, CA (June 6, 2015): The victim in a homicide case being investigated by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) has been identified as 19-year-old Octavio Jesus Alcala of Santa Ana. On the morning of June 5, 2015, employees arriving to work at a construction site in the area of Wolf Trail…

Irvine, CA (June 6, 2015): – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is investigating a suspicious death. At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, June 5, 2015, employees arriving to work at a construction site in the area of Wolf Trail and Orchard Hills located a deceased adult male. The man was located…