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The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the annual juried All Media exhibition and invites Southern California-based artists to submit artwork for consideration. This year, the exhibition will be juried by Dave Barton, the arts writer for OC Weekly. Submissions are…

Irvine Animal Care Center's 12th annual Super Pet Adoption is Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring more than 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals for adoption. This annual event features dozens of vendors, gourmet food…

The 24th annual Studio Arts Festival is Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The juried festival will showcase original artwork by Southern California artists, and will also feature live music, culinary and art demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and more. Learn More

The City Council’s long-term goal is to PREVENT homelessness. We continue to support preventive measures with our professional staff, with our partners, and importantly, with dedicated funds each and every fiscal year.  Here are examples: The City Council approved $29.2 million from the…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its 2019 Make Your Pet a Star Calendar Contest. Support animals in need by submitting a photo by Aug 31. Learn more and submit your photo at irvineanimals.org/petcalendar.

In an ongoing effort to promote voter registration and participation, the City of Irvine encourages all eligible residents who are not registered to vote to do so by May 21.  By registering to vote, qualified voters can participate in the June 5 Special Municipal Election that has been…

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans. The adoption discount applies to active…

Irvine, Calif. (May 2, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole medication and other high-value items from Irvine CVS stores. On April 24 around 7:30 p.m., the suspect entered the store at 17625 Harvard Ave. and stole $5,000 worth of…

The City of Irvine wants your input on the Bommer Canyon Community Park Cattle Camp Rehabilitation Project. This project focuses on the Cattle Camp event area, originally built in 1967. The 15-acre site is a popular setting for parties, picnics, weddings and campouts. Take our survey today. 

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 27, and the annual Memorial Day Celebration at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 28. The community is invited to these…

Irvine, Calif. (April 26, 2018) –  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Friday, April 27, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

Irvine, Calif. (April 25, 2018) – Today, the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office and the Sacramento County Sheriff announced the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, in a cold case referred to as the East Area Rapist, also known as the Original Night Stalker or the Golden State Killer. The East…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s updated statement here (Open in new window). Letter to Supervisors from South County Mayors here. The City of Irvine’s goal is to prevent homelessness, here. Types of supportive housing countywide, here. Questions: 949-724-6077.

The City of Irvine is celebrating moms with a variety of events this Mother’s Day season: spoil her with dessert and a painting lesson, take children’s art classes together, explore the Irvine Open Space Preserve during a morning hike, or learn tennis as a family. Mother’s Day Dessert & Paint…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s updated statement here (Open in new window). The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. City’s goal to prevent homelessness, click here. Types of supportive housing countywide, …

Irvine, Calif. (April 18, 2018) – The public’s perception of police is impacted by attire and other factors, a recent study found. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) partnered with University of California, Irvine doctoral candidate Rylan Simpson to examine how attire and patrol strategy esthetics…

Waste Management is excited to offer Recycle Coach to the Irvine community. Recycle Coach technology personalizes local waste and recycling program information and makes it instantly available on demand. Through modern and innovative applications, Recycle Coach helps residents better…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s statement here (Open in new window). The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. City’s goal to prevent homelessness, click here. Types of supportive housing countywide, click here.…

The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless population and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. Learn about City of Irvine’s goal to prevent homelessness, click here. Learn about types of supportive housing countywide, click here. Questions: 949-724-…

The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless population and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. The topic of homelessness is an ongoing countywide subject and City staff will keep the community informed. Questions: Please call Craig Reem at the City:…