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IRVINE, CA (Aug. 12, 2015):  The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon returns to the Orange County Great Park for its 2015 competition, to be held October 8-11 and October 15-18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate students from across the country and around…

IRVINE, CA (August 12, 2015):  After a nationwide recruitment, the City of Irvine has appointed J. Kevin Hertell manager of the Irvine Animal Care Center. Hertell comes to the City with more than 30 years of experience working with animals. Since 2010, Hertell served as the Executive Director…

The Fall issue of Inside Irvine is now available; click here to view the magazine online. Articles in this edition cover the upcoming U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, water conservation strategies and wildlife safety. Also included are a report on the Great Park and an overview…

IRVINE, CA (August 3, 2015):  Join the growing number of volunteers signing on to assist with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, to be held at the Orange County Great Park on October 8-11 and October 15-18. Volunteers are needed to serve as docents, greeters, visitor liaisons,…

Irvine, CA (July 31, 2015): A man observed by an off-duty Irvine Police Department (IPD) detective has been arrested for burglary after being found in possession of stolen property. The suspect has been identified as Rory Scott Campbell, 27, of Newport Beach, and has been booked in the Orange…

IRVINE, CA (July 30, 2015):  A survey seeking input on traffic conditions and transportation systems in the City of Irvine was launched today. Residents and commuters to the City are invited to provide their input on what works well, what areas might need improvement and what the City’s…

Irvine, CA (July 30, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for sexual assault. Matthew Joseph Hamm, 27, was arrested on charges of rape, assault, and domestic violence. In April 2014, Hamm was involved in a dating relationship with an adult female. On at least one occasion,…

IRVINE, CA (July 30, 2015) The City of Irvine is seeking individuals interested in enriching the lives of older adults by volunteering to become a Community Helper Assisting Mature Persons in Our Neighborhoods (CHAMPION). CHAMPION volunteers work to provide assistance to Irvine’s isolated seniors…

IRVINE, CA (July 28, 2015): The City of Irvine is seeking volunteers to fill two child care provider and two government, civic or community agency vacancies on the Irvine Child Care Committee. The Committee comprises five City Council appointees, two community child care providers, two parents/…

The City of Irvine is seeking input for a comprehensive study to review and analyze current traffic conditions and transportation programs in Irvine. To take the City of Irvine’s Traffic Survey, click here (Open in new window). Also, the community is invited to two remaining…

IRVINE, CA (July 27, 2015):  The first of three community meetings on traffic flow in the City of Irvine is set for Thursday, July 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. The workshops are part of a comprehensive study to review and analyze traffic conditions…

See latest blog from December 2, 2015: Click here (Open in new window).  Irvine, Calif., July 15, 2015 – On Jan. 1, 2016, Irvine, the center of Orange County, will garner world-wide attention as Destination Irvine joins dozens of floral-clad floats, marching bands, equestrians and other parade…

For current information click here. The Sunday, July 19 summer concert, Symphony in the Cities, performed by the Pacific Symphony, has been moved to Segerstrom Hall next to South Coast Plaza. Heavy rain on Saturday closed the opportunity at Mike Ward Community Park-Woodbridge. The new location’s…

Irvine, CA (July 18, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for murder in an Irvine parking lot. The suspect has been identified as Hongli Sun, 38, of Irvine. At approximately 1:20 p.m. today, July 18, 2015, Sun was in his Mercedes sport utility vehicle in a parking lot at…

             Irvine, CA (July 17, 2015): The Irvine Police Department has arrested two men after they were observed by an officer cutting a lock for a commercial storage container. Sean Anthony Alonso, 26, Irvine, and Justin Andrew Cuen,…

Irvine, CA (July 16, 2015): A man was arrested by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) for domestic violence and carjacking the victim following the assault. Tarrin Joseph Rippel, 29, is in custody at the Orange County Jail. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2015, the suspect was driving in the…

Irvine, CA (July 15, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect one day after he committed a robbery in an Irvine bank. Michael Ladon Sheppard, 53, Gardena, was arrested today, July 15, 2014, and is being held on $100,000 bail. At approximately 10:40 a.m. on July 14, 2015, a…

Irvine, CA (July 10, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths and raising awareness about the dangers caused by alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted…

IRVINE, CA (July 9, 2015):  The City of Irvine will host a series of community forums to inform residents about affordable housing developments and resident services in the community. Attendees will learn about new and upcoming affordable housing developments, the City’s Residential…

Here are the dates and times of the free (no RSVP) public forums hosted by the City of Irvine on affordable housing. All are 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 13 at Irvine Civic Center Thursday, August 27 at South Coast Chinese Cultural Center   Attendees will learn about new and upcoming…