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Irvine, Calif. (April 19, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at two…

Irvine, Calif.  (April 14, 2017) -- A threat against Northwood High School received April 13 has been been determined by the Irvine Police Department to be a hoax linked to others received across the nation. All of the recent incidents were determined not credible. IPD detectives are…

The Irvine Police Department has released a video to help  spread the word about National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Click here (Open in new window).

The annual High School Art Exhibition is May 5-26 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5.   The multimedia show features original artwork – including drawings, paintings, photography, printmaking, digital…

Irvine, Calif. (April 12, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has released a video as part of its efforts to spread the word about National Districted Driving Awareness Month. The video, baring the slogan “Distracted Driving: It’s Not Worth It,” portrays the consequences of using a cellphone…

Next month’s meetings of the Irvine City Council are scheduled for April 4 and April 25. When adopting the meeting calendar for 2017, the City Council canceled its April 11 meeting and scheduled an adjourned regular meeting for Tuesday, April 4.   Passover, a Jewish holiday, is observed on…

Exchange your used oil filter for a free replacement on April 29 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. One filter per person. Location: O'Reilly Auto Parts 15315 Culver Drive, Suite 170, Irvine  

Nine of 19 puppies rescued by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) Animal Services Unit as part of a January case will be made available for adoption Wednesday, March 22. Click here for special adoption procedures at the Irvine Animal Care Center: irvinepuppies

A special Community Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, will provide a City of Irvine update on the nation’s largest parkland project of 688 acres including the 194-acre Sports Park; the state’s largest Community Ice Facility; and ask those who attend to provide input about still-to-be-built…

Irvine, Calif. (March 13, 2017) – Irvine Police Department detectives have arrested the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on Dec. 3, 2014. Charles Thomas Kelley IV, 25, was taken into custody on March 10. He is accused of armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and making terrorist…

The Irvine Animal Care Center welcomed the 10,000th animal brought in through the Third Chance for Pets program. The program transfers dogs, cats and other pets from overcrowded or underfunded California shelters – where they may have limited opportunities for adoption – and brings them to the…

Community members are invited to support young, recuperating animals at the Irvine Animal Care Center at the Kitten and Puppy Shower on Saturday, March 11, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon on the Center’s lawn during this free event, and “shower” new kittens and puppies with much-needed donations.…

Irvine community, City Council, parents and friends gathered in February for the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial expansion groundbreaking. To watch the video of the event, click here (Open in new window). An informational pedestal and expanded patio will be part of the enhancement, located…

Monday, February 27, 2017 The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of “Surfing with Tom Carey,” a photography exhibit running March 4–May 14, featuring imagery of some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. The public is invited to a free exhibit reception from 1–3 p.m…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of “Surfing with Tom Carey,” a photography exhibit running March 4-May 14, featuring imagery of some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. The public is invited to a free exhibit reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the…

Join the Irvine community at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, as a groundbreaking expansion project is unveiled at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial. Held at Northwood Community Park. Free event. Click here for event flier. 

The public is invited to a dedication ceremony celebrating the opening of the Quail Hill Community Center from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Join City of Irvine officials for self-guided tours of the brand new community center, which features spaces for art, dance, fitness and educational programs. A…

Irvine teenager Teresa Johnston was critically injured recently. A YouCaring site has been set up by her family. To donate, go through the City’s Irvine Gives page here.

Click here (Open in new window) for UC Irvine’s main student housing page. Click here (Open in new window) for UC Irvine’s hosted page for student off-campus housing. Click here (Open in new window) to list your off-campus property through UC Irvine.