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Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Saturday, Dec. 16, in conjunction with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort. The…

Irvine, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the robbery earlier today of a Shell gas station at Trabuco Road and Culver Drive. On Sunday at approximately 9:30 a.m., the suspect entered the station, brandished a handgun…

State law AB 1826 requires "Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling," meaning that California businesses must now recycle their landscape cuttings and food waste depending on the amount of waste they generate per week. Organics are food waste and food-soiled paper waste, green wastes such as…

Join the City of Irvine Senior Services in supporting the Irvine Meals on Wheels program this holiday season. Donations are needed to provide home-delivered meals for an increasing number of Irvine homebound seniors. Last year, a record number of meals – nearly 70,000 – were provided to…

Irvine, Calif.  (Dec. 2, 2017) – A GameStop store at 13210 Jamboree Road was robbed at gunpoint Friday  night. Around 8:40 p.m., a suspect entered the store, located at the Irvine Market Place, and approached the counter. He revealed a black semiautomatic firearm in his waistband, then…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest exhibition, Eureka: A California Design Story with the Hoods and Friends. A free exhibition opening is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The exhibition runs through Sunday, Feb. 11. Eureka: A California Design Story with the Hoods and Friends…

The City of Irvine and Waste Management want to make it easy for residents to get rid of their waste in a way that protects the environment. This guide provides important information on waste and recycling services, and other programs available in Irvine. Please keep this service guide to reference…

Location: Great Park Gallery Price: Free; All ages Graphic design reflects, impacts and even changes cultures and societies across the globe. California is no different. Eureka: A California Design Story with The Hoods and Friends honors graphic design movements from the Gold Rush to the…

Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2017) –  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 Saturday, Nov. 25, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center hosts its 11th annual Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. More than 30 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring about 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption. More than 2,300 pets have found…

Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2017) – Irvine Police Department Detectives are looking for two suspects who robbed an Irvine resident of a pair of tennis shoes worth at least $6,000 on Tuesday. A male victim posted an ad on Craigslist seeking a buyer for a pair of limited edition Adidas shoes designed by…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of three winter exhibitions that highlight the link between nature and culture, and humans’ connectivity with landscape. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, Nov. 18-Saturday Jan. 6, and a free reception open to the public is Saturday, Nov. 18…

Different people have different needs. That’s why there are a variety of energy saving plans, rate programs and rebates that are right for you. Some like it hot, some like it cold, but everyone likes to be energy efficient and save money. Find out about rebates and incentives that meet your needs…

Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department took one man into custody today after a group of protestors entered Congresswoman Mimi Walters’ Irvine office. The incident began as a protest outside the congresswoman’s office, 3333 Michelson Drive. Protestors then entered the building…

The City of Irvine invites parents of elementary-age children to “Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child,” a parent-focused workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Quail Hill Community Center. Based in part on the work of Dr. Stuart Ablon and Dr. Ross Greene's "Treating Explosive…

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the…

Visitors to the Orange County Great Park donated food items equal to more than 25,000 meals during the Park’s Spooktacular Fun Days event Oct. 14-15. The donations kicked off the City’s month-long Fall Food Drive: Scare Away Hunger with 30,252 pounds of food to charity over two days. All donations…

The next Irvine City Council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 11. When adopting the meeting calendar for 2017, the City Council rescheduled the Dec. 12 meeting for Monday, Dec. 11. Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, begins on Dec. 12. Irvine City Council meetings are open to the public with…

The California Coastal Commission and other organizations locally and around the world use November to engage in public education campaigns focusing on an individual action: requesting “No straw, please” when dining in or picking up food to go. This public outreach campaign is part of a voluntary…

The City of Irvine will host its annual GIS Day on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. GIS Day provides a forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a positive difference in our society.…