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A community meeting organized and led by Irvine residents is set for 7-9 tonight, Tuesday, April 3, at the Irvine Civic Center. The topic is the countywide homeless issue and its effect on the Irvine community.

The City of Irvine offers more than 100 camps for kids of all ages – from as young as 3 years old, to teens in high school – during the upcoming summer break. Registration is now open at yourirvine.org (Open in new window) for parents who want to plan ahead and sign their kids up today. City summer…

The suspect in an Anaheim Police Department officer involved shooting Tuesday night has been identified as Kenneth John Yamashita-Magarro, 24. Magarro has two no-bail felony warrants in Orange County for drug-related crimes and is on formal probation. On Tuesday at around 10 p.m., an Anaheim Police…

An Anaheim police officer involved shooting occurred Tuesday night in Irvine. Around 10 p.m., an Anaheim Police Department helicopter was following a vehicle that was driving erratically and in excess of 100 miles per hour on I-405. The helicopter requested units to respond. Prior to those units…

The County Board of Supervisors today voted (Open in new window) to rescind a plan to place upwards to 400 homeless citizens on county land that it owns near the Great Park. The Supervisors now will work with cities and a federal judge to find permanent long-term solutions. A judge-ordered Status…

"The County Board of Supervisors posted on its website an agenda item that would rescind its previous action to place a tent city for as many as 400 homeless people on Irvine land that it owns next to the Great Park. Nonstop efforts by the Irvine community, City Council, and staff have had this…

Exchange your used oil filter for a free replacement. Please drain your filter for at least 24 hours. One filter per person. Saturday, April 14 8 a.m.-2 p.m. O'Reilly Auto Parts 15315 Culver Drive, Suite 170 Irvine, CA 92604  

Irvine City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to direct its legal counsel to immediately commence litigation against the county to stop a proposal by the Board of Supervisors to create a homeless shelter near the Orange County Great Park.

The Irvine City Council unanimously voted tonight to direct its legal counsel to immediately commence litigation against the county for its many violations of law and to take all available steps to stop a proposal by the Board of Supervisors to create a homeless shelter near the Orange County Great…

The Great Park is offering introductory volleyball lessons for kids ages 6-9, beginning Wednesday, April 4.  This four-week program is a great way to introduce children to the fun and challenging sport of sand volleyball. Led by former collegiate and professional volleyball player Matt Taylor…

Irvine, Calif. (March 14, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who broke into an Irvine home in January. On January 18 at 8:34 p.m., a female suspect came to the front door of a residence in the 14000 block of Fir Street in Irvine. The suspect was…

Mayor Donald P. Wagner is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 7th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.  “This annual challenge to conserve water, sponsored by…

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…

The Irvine Police Department is proud to share our 2019 Department Video. The video highlights the important work of our sworn and professional staff.  

Our Irvine Gives outreach includes the City of Irvine Charity Directory, a list of charitable organizations. An example is Pretend City, a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. To learn more: Charity Directory and Irvine Gives

The 2019 Title 24 Building Energy Standards will be more stringent than prior versions as we move closer to ZNE. The new standards are intended to reduce peak energy consumption and slow the growth in demand for electricity and natural gas in California. Martyn Dodd will summarize the new and…

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,…

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…

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…