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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 (February 10, 2015):  The City of Irvine, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, will host “Irvine Has Heart,” a community food drive, from February 14 through March 31 to help families and seniors in need. The goal of the drive is to collect 3,500 pounds of canned food items…

IRVINE, CA (February 9, 2015):  A longtime animal advocate, public-private expert as well as UCLA professor, James R. Greenwood, has been hired in an interim position to bring an experienced focus to the Irvine Animal Care Center – a focus that underscores his experience dating back to his…

IRVINE, CA (February 2, 2015):  The Irvine Fine Arts Center will present the art exhibition Flora and Fauna February 21 through April 18. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 4-6 p.m. Glass artist Hiromi Takizawa creates quiet, meditative installations inspired by…

IRVINE, CA (February 2, 2015):  The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two community member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee. Comprised of 15 members, the Committee is an advisory body to the Community Services Commission and…

IRVINE, CA – A male pedestrian has died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle while lying in the roadway.  At approximately 12:10 a.m. today, Jan. 29, 2015, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a traffic collision involving a…

IRVINE, CA (January 28, 2015):  The Orange County Great Park will present the art exhibition Tom Brown: In the Open Air February 14-May 10, 2015 at the Great Park Gallery. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 15 from 1-3 p.m. Tom Brown: In the Open Air is an exhibition…

IRVINE, CA – A male driver is in custody following a single-vehicle traffic collision, in which his passenger was killed. Colin Selsted, 27, Irvine, has been arrested on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and felony driving under the influence. At approximately 10:55 p.m. on…

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 – A missing Irvine woman has been positively identified as the deceased person located in Big Bear Lake in San Bernardino County. On Dec. 30, 2014, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received a missing person report from family members of 35-year-old Lisa Ann Cimbaluk.  Cimbaluk was…

IRVINE, CA – A freshman student has been detained for an assault on an Irvine high school campus. At approximately 12:37 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to Woodbridge High School regarding a male freshman student who had been stabbed by another student. The victim is conscious,…

The Irvine Animal Care Center continues its high-quality service. The latest data shows a live release rate of 94 percent, putting the Center in the top tier of shelters nationwide. To view the statistics through October 2015, click here (Open in new window). Click here (Open in new window) to view…

IRVINE, CA – Law enforcement are searching for an Irvine woman, who was reported missing last week and whose vehicle has been located in San Bernardino County.   On Dec. 30, 2014, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received a missing person report from family members of 35-year-old Lisa Ann…

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, we want to take the opportunity to remind motorists and parents of the increased pedestrian and bicycle activity this time of the season brings to our neighborhoods.