California State Assemblyman Matthew Harper recently recognized Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee President Tina Anderson as the 2018 Distinguished Woman of the Year for the 74th Assembly District.

Every March, the State Assembly honors women from across the state for their remarkable contributions to the community in celebration of Women’s History Month. The rarity of this award is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that only 120 women are honored by the California State Legislature each year in a state of nearly 40 million people.

The City of Irvine’s annual High School Art Exhibition is March 23-April 14 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23.

The multimedia show features original artwork – including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, digital media, sculpture and ceramics – produced by students from Irvine high schools. Two additional schools will be represented in the exhibition this year: Arnold O. Beckman High School located in Irvine, and the new Portola High School.

The City of Irvine’s Administrative Services Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers and animal-lovers to take part in its inaugural Virtual 5K April 1-30 to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose throughout the month of April, can be done at your own pace and is timed yourself.

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1-31. Support puppies, kittens and young rabbits at the center by donating supplies such as formula, blankets and toys.

Mayor Donald P. Wagner tonight delivered his second State of the City Address at the Irvine Civic Center. Topics included traffic improvements; the Southern California State Veterans Cemetery; and continued development of the 688 acres at the Orange County Great Park.

He also spoke to the unmatched quality of life in Irvine, highlighting the City’s reputation as one of the nation’s safest communities, the City Council’s continued financial support of Irvine’s public schools, and the vibrant business community.

Irvine, Calif.  (Feb. 26, 2018) – A female Irvine resident was the victim of a carjacking during a pursuit initiated outside of the City on Monday.

On Monday evening, the Santa Ana Police Department informed the Irvine Police Department of a pursuit in which a suspect was driving in and out of Irvine. At approximately 5:40 p.m., the suspect came to a dead end on Rosa Drew. At that time, a female Irvine resident was backing up her black Audi SUV. The suspect exited his vehicle, opened the door of the Audi and pulled the woman from her vehicle.