Irvine, Calif. (July 3, 2025) – Today, Irvine Police Traffic Detectives arrested a driver suspected of being involved in a fatal hit and run on May 9, 2024.

In honor of National Park and Recreation Month, the City of Irvine invites residents to explore its parks, complete activities, and earn prizes throughout July. The Park & Recreation Month Challenge begins July 1 and highlights award-winning amenities available across Irvine’s parks.

To participate, residents can get their Park & Recreation Month passport at participating community centers, the Great Park Visitors Center, Turtle Rock Nature Center, and Adventure Playground. The passport can also be downloaded online at cityofirvine.org/parks.

Irvine, Calif. (June 20, 2025) – On Thursday, Detectives arrested an animal trainer and his girlfriend after ten dogs in his care died.

The City of Irvine is hosting a free, family-friendly Fourth of July Celebration at the Great Park — a chance to connect as a community and create lasting memories with friends and family. Taking place Friday, July 4, from 4 to 10 p.m., the inaugural event features a community parade, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and dazzling nighttime drone and fireworks shows.

The City is developing a 30-year Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), which contains measurable goals and recommended actions to help the City achieve 30% canopy cover and realize our ideal urban forest by 2055. 

The 30-day public comment period for the master plan is now closed. The master plan is available to view online (Open in new window).