Police Chief Michael Kent was sworn in today as Chief of the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Chief Kent is a 19-year law enforcement veteran who has served the City of Irvine since 2002. He is the first Irvine Police Chief to grow up in Irvine and rise through the ranks from police explorer to Chief.

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations. It provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and feedback on policies, programs, facilities, and the needs of the Irvine youth sports community.  

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is thrilled to welcome the community to the 39th annual Holiday Faire Saturday, November 6 at Great Park.  

Featuring 100 local and regional artisans showcasing unique handmade gifts for purchase — including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more — this year’s faire continues a tradition of supporting and celebrating the local community.  

A 61-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a traffic collision. 

This morning at approximately 4:11 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a traffic collision between a Toyota Prius and Mercedes-Benz C300. The collision occurred at the intersection of Sand Canyon and Irvine Center Drive.   

One driver, Kyu Chen, a 61-year-old resident of Irvine, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of OCFA and medical personnel, she died at the hospital.  

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two new fall exhibitions: Manos and I Shot an Arrow. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, October 16–Saturday, December 18. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, October 16, 2–4 p.m., and is open to the public.

In honor of the City's 50th anniversary of incorporation, check out a tribute to Irvine's past accomplishments and future initiatives in the latest issue of the Orange County Business Journal here (Open in new window).

The City of Irvine offers free COVID-19 testing for eligible individuals at multiple City facilities through our partnership with operator Covid Clinic. 

Covid Clinic testing sites are available at Irvine Civic Center, Las Lomas Community Center, Quail Hill Community Park, Great Park, and Trabuco Center.