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IRVINE, CA (Nov. 6, 2015): Scholastic chess players will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the 40th Annual Staser Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament, presented by the Orange County Great Park in collaboration with Hanley Chess Academy and American Chess Equipment. Registration…

Irvine, CA (Nov. 5, 2015): New Chief Mike Hamel was sworn in today as Chief of the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Chief Hamel is a 22-year law enforcement veteran who has been with IPD since 1995. He is the first Irvine Police Chief to rise through the ranks from police officer to Chief from…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 27, 2015): The extraordinary vision of architect William Pereira is witnessed daily by students, staff and visitors at UC Irvine. Now, his work to transform a ranch into a world-renowned university is captured in photos on display at the Great Park Gallery in Irvine. The City of…

Veterans Day is a time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In honor of our veterans and in support of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting two Veterans Day events: Remembering Our Fallen Sunday, Nov.…

IRVINE, CA (October 23, 2015): The City of Irvine is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies on the Irvine Child Care Committee to serve in the categories of government, civic or community member. The Committee comprises five City Council appointees, two community child care providers, two parents…

Irvine, CA (Oct. 20, 2015) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a theft from a vehicle. The suspect is described as male, possibly Caucasian, 30 to 40 years old, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a large moustache down to his chin. At…

The City is seeking public input on its Parks and Park Facilities at a community workshop on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. At the workshop, attendees will learn more about the Master Plan and have the opportunity to provide input on which projects should be made a priority. For…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to its 35th annual Holiday Faire on Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4. More than 100 talented Southern California artists will have unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 16, 2015): The overall winner of the Solar Decathlon 2015 will be announced at a Final Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:45 a.m. at the Orange County Great Park’s Hangar 244. U.S. Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson will be the…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 15, 2015):  The Irvine Fine Arts Center will host its 33rd annual Holiday Faire on Friday, November 6 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Center. Talented Orange County artists will sell unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday…

IRVINE, CA (October 14, 2015): The City of Irvine is in the process of updating its Parks and Park Facilities Master Plan, which will provide the framework for potential upgrades to existing parks and the development of new parks over the next 10 years. As part of this effort, the public is invited…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 12, 2015): Come to the Orange County Great Park on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18 for the final weekend of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015. While the weather is expected to cool down significantly this weekend, the competition that challenges…

​                    Irvine, CA (October 9, 2015): An Irvine Police Department (IPD) officer’s observation of a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of two suspects for various drug and fraud-related charges…

​         Irvine, CA (Oct. 9, 2015): An Irvine Police Department (IPD) officer’s observation of a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of two suspects for various drug and fraud-related charges. The suspects are identified as Courtney Marie Crocker, 32, of Mission…

Here are two tips for visiting the Solar Decathlon 2015, October 15-18. One, the Children’s Activities Area will be activated all day Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18. Free event adjacent to the Solar Decathlon Village. Also, take the train! Here's how. See photos from this year's event. 

Irvine, CA (Oct. 8, 2015): A man has been arrested for spraying graffiti in an Irvine park on several occasions. Mason Kennedy Modde, 19, was arrested for vandalism and possession of graffiti tools. Over the course of two and a half months, there were approximately 10 incidents of graffiti in…

Irvine, CA (Oct. 6, 2016): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two men for fraudulently accessing ATMs to steal money after watching victims use their personal identification numbers (PINs). Cleo Charles Nash, 36, and Jahmal Theodis Winston, 28, both of San Francisco, are being held on…

IRVINE, CA (October 5, 2015): City of Irvine Senior Services is seeking volunteers to help package and deliver hot, nutritious meals to frail and homebound senior citizens in the Irvine community. Volunteers work directly with the Irvine Meals on Wheels program and provide a vital service to older…

Join the community for UCI’s 50th Anniversary Festival of Discovery, which will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. October 3 on campus. The signature event in the 2-year-long celebration of UCI’s 50th Anniversary begins with a 5K and a full day of experiences, music, food and discovery. Free event. Info: http://50th…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 1, 2015):  The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 opens to the public in just one week, for its run Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park. Student competitors are now busily constructing the solar-powered houses they…