Fire Information for Thursday, Oct. 12
Mandatory evacuation orders are or have been lifted for all or parts of Orange Park Acres, North Tustin, Tustin Ranch and East Orange. No direct threat to Irvine, according to OCFA, which is staging from the Orange County Great Park. To call: 949-724-7000 or 949-724-6000. Programs and Classes…
Irvine Police Department to Raise Money for Special Olympics
Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is proud to partner once again with Special Olympics Southern California for a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. On Oct. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m., Irvine Police personnel will join Special Olympics athletes at Red Robin in the Irvine Spectrum Center…
Parent Workshop: Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child
Parent Workshop: Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child Gain insight into your children’s difficult-to-manage behaviors during this workshop for parents presented by Debra Ann Afarian, a certified Think:Kids practitioner. Screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting and biting:…
Irvine Police Arrest Five Suspects After String of Residential Burglaries
Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) – Five suspects are in custody following a string of residential burglaries that led to an extensive search in an Irvine neighborhood on Wednesday. Verasm Kevin Eam, 22, Ferdinand Morales Franco, 32, Tracy Nan, 32, and Kevin Paul Williams, 30, all of Long Beach, were…
October is Energy Awareness Month
October is designated as Energy Awareness Month.  During the month, everyone is encouraged to take steps to conserve energy because using energy wisely makes sense - both environmentally and economically. Celebrate Energy Awareness Month by learning more about how you use energy and how to…
Irvine Police Department Seeks Assistance in Locating a Critical Missing Adult
Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is searching for a missing 77-year-old resident. David Masoum is approximately 5 feet tall, weighs 135 pounds and has white hair. He was last seen at his residence on Bronze in the Woodbury neighborhood around 10:26 a.m. today. Masoum…
Irvine Retains Safest City Status
Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part 1 violent crime, FBI data for calendar year 2016 shows. The information released today shows that Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime of any City in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the…
See the Great Park Balloon Transformed into Iconic Jack-O-Lantern Face
The community is invited to watch as the iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon is transformed into a jack-o-lantern face on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Balloon pilots are lifted by a large crane to attach black vinyl tarp pieces to the Balloon’s sides, creating a jack-o-lantern face affectionately known…
How to Prepare for an Emergency
The recent Ridgecrest 6.4- and 7.1-magnitude earthquakes serve as a reminder that an emergency can strike at any time. Learn what steps you can take today to help guard against a disaster.   Assemble a Supply Kit A supply kit should include enough food, water, and medicine to last three…
Irvine Police Department 2017 Open House is Oct. 7
The Irvine Police Department will welcome visitors during its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. This tradition grants access inside the Irvine Police Department, where attendees can learn what goes into policing a City of…
Irvine Police Department to Host Annual Open House
Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department will welcome visitors during its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. This new tradition grants access inside the Irvine Police Department, where attendees can…
City of Irvine Seeks Applicants for Four Positions on Child Care Committee
The City of Irvine is accepting applications for four volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two government, civic or community representatives, and two provider representatives. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission,…
Irvine Police Arrest Man Suspected in String of Bank Robberies
Irvine, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect in a string of recent bank robberies in Irvine and other cities. Ryan Alan Niedringhaus, 38, of Huntington Beach was taken into custody Wednesday evening. On Wednesday at 12:02 p.m., IPD responded to a report…
16th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival set for Saturday, Sept. 23
Celebrate Cultural Diversity at the 16th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival Enjoy international cuisine, multicultural performances and kids’ activities Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.   Travel the world at the 16th annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at…
Irvine Senior Citizens Council Seeks Applicants for Two Positions
The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two member-at-large positions on the Irvine Senior Citizens Council. The Senior Citizens Council acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to older adults, including the planning of facilities, transportation, services and…
Police Arrest Brothers in Break-In at Harvest Church
Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested two men who broke into Harvest Church on Wednesday night. Brothers Paul Vincent Vielkind, 24, and Brandon Joseph Vielkind, 22, of Riverside are charged with burglary and felony vandalism. On Thursday around 7:10 p.m., a…
Irvine Gives – California Firestorms
The City of Irvine believes we can make a difference, so we inform residents about the need and opportunity to help victims of natural and other disasters, including the California firestorms, the Borderline Bar & Grill tragedy, and the recent devastation at the Tree of Life Synagogue. For…
Support the 2/11 Honor Guard
The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is collecting monetary donations to support the 2/11 Honor Guard, which is currently watching over the body of fallen 2/11 Marine Lance Cpl. Ruben Velasco. Lance Cpl. Velasco was one of three Marines killed Aug. 5 in the Osprey crash off the coast of…
Irvine Police Arrest Pair Who Shoplifted Thousands of Dollars of Merchandise
Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested two women who shoplifted approximately $5,000 worth of merchandise from a local Ralphs store as well as other locations. Detectives are now seeking to return unclaimed property. On Aug. 17, officers responded to a report…
Disability Services Needs Assessment Community Meeting
The City of Irvine is conducting an assessment about the needs of individuals living with disabilities in the Irvine community. Community members are invited to attend a free meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza. At the meeting, community…