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IRVINE, CA – A suspect has been arrested for stealing copper wire from light posts in Irvine. Armando Arroyo, 38, was arrested on charges of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft. At approximately 12:30 p.m. yesterday, April 27, 2015, a City of Irvine landscape contractor observed two…

Join us for a Community Workshop! Wednesday, June 3, 2015 6 P.M. Conference and Training Center, Irvine City Hall 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine Overview The City of Irvine is updating its Parks and Facilities Master Plan, which will help guide the future development and operation of the City’s park…

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Irvine, CA (April 28, 2015): A suspect has been arrested for stealing copper wire from light posts in Irvine. Armando Arroyo, 38, was arrested on charges of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft.  At approximately 12:30 p.m. yesterday, April 27, 2015, a City of Irvine landscape…

IRVINE, CA – Two suspects have been arrested for stealing copper wire in Irvine. Daniel Villanueva, 35, and Jose Rene Romeroocampo, 35, were arrested for grand theft, vandalism and possession of burglary tools. At approximately 2:50 a.m. today, April 25, 2015, an Irvine Police Department officer…

Irvine, CA (April 24, 2015): Three suspects have been arrested for burglarizing an Irvine home. Derron Anthony Jefferson, 26, Quincy Carnell Keaton, 25, and Shatavia Sharon Phillips, 18, were arrested by Irvine Police Department (IPD) officers after a City of Irvine employee observed a burglary in…

in Irvine and produced a note demanding cash from an individual teller’s drawer.  The man did not speak during the robbery.  After receiving cash from the teller, he placed it in a plastic grocery bag and left.  He was last seen on foot by witnesses but may be associated with a…

IRVINE, CA – A suspect has been arrested for committing a series of package thefts from the doorsteps of homes in Irvine. Anthony Palusso, 30, was arrested April 22, 2015, for misdemeanor petty theft and possession of stolen property. Irvine Police Department (IPD) detectives determined that the…

The City of Irvine will host a Social Security disability benefits lecture on Wednesday, May 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center. Presented by the Honorable John M. Watson (Ret.), the lecture will provide an overview of the online application process for Social Security disability…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting a “Kitten and Puppy Shower” on Saturday, April 25 from 1-4 p.m. to help raise supplies needed to care for orphaned kittens and puppies. “Kittens and puppies require more care and supplies, said Rick Greenwood, Interim Manager at the Irvine Animal Care Center…

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 and raising awareness about the dangers caused by alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Saturday…

IRVINE, CA – April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) would like to share some important steps with residents and businesses that can be helpful in protecting family members and employees in an emergency. To ensure that immediate needs are met following a…

A Public Forum will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, to update the community about operational findings and recommendations concerning the Irvine Animal Care Center. Led by Dr. Rick Greenwood, interim manager, the Public Forum, “Planning Our Way Forward,” will include details of the City…

IRVINE, CA – Members of the Persian community and their guests will gather at William R. Mason Regional Park on Sunday, March 29, 2015, for “Sizdeh Bedar,” an outdoor celebration on the 13th day of the Persian New Year.  William R. Mason Regional Park, an OC Park, is located in the City of…

IRVINE, CA (March 19, 2015): The City of Irvine is updating the Parks and Facilities Master Plan, which will help guide future development and operation of City parks and recreational facilities. The City is seeking community input to identify public park and recreation needs and to understand…

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 and raising awareness about the dangers caused by alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted tomorrow, Friday,…

IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying and locating a suspect, who carjacked a victim in a parking structure. The suspect is described as a female, Hispanic, age 20s, 5’2” tall and 130 pounds. She was wearing a navy blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans…

  IRVINE, CA – An Irvine man has been arrested for assaulting and threatening his neighbor. Nathaniel Estes, 35, was arrested this morning, March 8, 2015, following a stand-off with Irvine Police Department (IPD) officers. At approximately 2:00 a.m., IPD responded to an apartment complex…

Update: IRVINE, CA - At approximately 2:30 p.m., Leonard Romero was located. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) determined that Romero became lost and attempted to use a credit card at a gas station in Downey. The Downey Police Department responded to assist. Romero’s family has been notified. 10:…