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The Irvine Animal Care Center is participating in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide adoption event hosted locally by NBC4 and Telemundo52. Throughout the month of August, all adoptions will be just $20. Plus, small animals, like rabbits and guinea pigs, will have their adoption fee waived…

Irvine, Calif. (August 2, 2023) – A man has died after losing control of his motorcycle. Today, at 5:37 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to reports of a single-motorcycle traffic collision near McGaw Avenue and Armstrong Avenue. The initial…

The City of Irvine is committed to reducing vehicle emissions and making the switch to an electric vehicle more accessible and affordable to all. Charging away from home is easier than ever! The City has more than 720 charging stations open for public use. EV Charging at Irvine Civic Center Eight…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking submissions of photogenic pets for the annual Photo Fundraiser, which helps provide top-tier care and life-saving programs at the center. To enter, participants can submit favorite photos of their pet online at irvineanimals.org/photofundraiser and encourage…

IRVINE, Calif. (July 22, 2023) – An 87-year-old female pedestrian has died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle. Last evening, around 7:45 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Marketplace. Our…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce a new Art at City Hall exhibition series, Deep Water/Deep Earth, which translates the enormous and complex water channels underground in Irvine into a body of collages, prints, and programmed digital artwork. Deep Water/Deep Earth opens Monday, August 7,…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with PSQ, invites you to join in a night of fun, food, and festivities at Irvine Nights, a vibrant night market offering a blend of food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, and engaging activities. A Kids Zone and games and activities will be offered for…

The City of Irvine is conducting a survey to learn about the current and future health and wellness needs of its residents. The focus of this survey is mental health and substance use in our community. Irvine residents 18 or older are invited to participate in the online survey from now…

The City of Irvine is receiving new baby gift donations to provide support and care for the families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Gifts include new and unopened burp cloths, lotions/soaps, newborn gowns, onesies, receiving blankets, car seats, pack n’ plays, high chairs, and baby…

On Tuesday, July 11, the City of Irvine held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the addition of 166 Level 2 EV chargers at the Great Park. As a steward of the Great Park, the City of Irvine is committed to sustainable operations and management across the 1,300-acre park and becoming a leader in…

Irvine, Calif. (July 7, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested a 26-year-old suspect for a residential burglary that occurred on Tuesday evening. On July 5, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., IPD officers responded to a residential burglary on Iluna in the Altair community. At 7:30 p.m…

Help homeless animals by volunteering at the Irvine Animal Care Center. We are now recruiting for Dog Care, Cat Care, Foster Care, and Transport volunteers. If you are at least 18 years old and can give a hand to a paw in need, visit the Volunteer Page to learn more about the program and submit…

Now is the purr-fect time to make a life-saving difference for animals in need! Open your heart and home to a new feline companion during the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Feline Fest. Adoption fees for all cats and kittens are just $20 during the month of July. View available cats on the Adopt a Pet…

The City of Irvine is starting the tarmac removal process at the ARDA site to make way for the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens project at the Great Park. Out of an abundance of caution to avoid disrupting students and staff at Cadence Park School, demolition work has been purposefully planned…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center proudly announces the opening of All Media 2023, an exhibition featuring 67 local and national artists who work in disciplines such as sculpture, photography, painting, ceramics, drawing, collage, metal, works on fiber, and more. The exhibition will be on view July 8–…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the reopening of the Cattle Camp at Bommer Canyon Preserve, Saturday, July 15, 9–11 a.m. for a dedication of the rehabilitated preserve and recreation area. Since its incorporation in 1971, the City has been determined to balance development and the…

The City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together to address the blood supply crisis posing a concerning risk to patient care both locally and nationally. The blood drive will be held Thursday, July 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. Donors will receive a $5 gift card to either…

As the City of Irvine continues to pursue its first City Council district formation process, the City is actively engaging residents to ensure their voices are heard in shaping the boundaries of the future City Council voting districts.  Irvine residents will have the opportunity at a special…

The City of Irvine is launching a new summer event series, Summer in the City. This exciting series will feature a variety of family-favorite activities, including Movies on the Lawn, Sizzlin' Summer Concerts, and a Summer Dance Party featuring a DJ and live music. Summer in the City will run every…

Learn more about Senate Bill 1383 by watching the videos below. Senate Bill 1383 is a state law that requires every resident and business to recycle organic waste in an effort to reduce methane emissions. For further information, visit our SB 1383 webpage.  Video Introduction: What is…