Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute
IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a woman following a domestic dispute. Debra Gardner, 57, was taken into custody after IPD responded to a residence on the 600 block of Hayes in Irvine regarding a single shot fired.   At approximately 5:15 p.m. on March 2, 2015…
Preference for Vets is Built into Affordable Housing Project
IRVINE, CA (February 25, 2015):  Preference for veterans is part of this month’s City Council approval of an 80-unit permanently affordable rental housing project at 17275 Derian in the Irvine Business Complex. City Council approval of the project meets the City’s affordable housing…
Irvine Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., Delivers his Third State of the City Address
IRVINE, CA (February 24, 2015):  Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., tonight delivered his third State of the City Address. Topics included 688 acres at the Orange County Great Park now being developed as parkland and sports fields in a public-private agreement; the local economy including the City…
Man Arrested for Residential Burglary and Theft
IRVINE, CA – Just before 3:00 a.m. Irvine police officers responded to the report of a burglary in progress on Winterfield. Arriving officers spotted the suspect, 19-year-old, Matthew Kozlov of Anaheim Hills, leaving the area.  Kozlov fled, running through several neighboring properties and…
Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
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,…
City of Irvine Food Drive
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…
Introduction of Interim Animal Care Center Director
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 Fine Arts Center to Present Art Exhibition Flora and Fauna
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 Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants
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…
Fatal Traffic Collision
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…
Orange County Great Park to Present Art Exhibition Tom Brown: In the Open Air
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…
Man Arrested for Manslaughter Following Single-Vehicle Collision
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 Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
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…
Missing Person Update
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…
Juvenile Detained for Assault at High School
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,…
Animal Care Center’s Stats are Top-Tier
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…
Missing Person
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…
Got a Minute? - School Zone Safety
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.