Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drop off unwanted medications at three designated locations in the City of Irvine. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. The participating sites are:

    National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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    kdavies@cityofirvine.org
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    949-724-7112
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    Free

    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 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Community members can drop off unwanted medications at three designated locations in the City of Irvine. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. The participating sites are:

    Civic Center Parking Lot, 2 Civic Center Plaza, near the child development center

    City of Irvine Announces Grand Opening of Free COVID-19 Testing Sites

    The City of Irvine in partnership with operator 360 Clinic announces the grand opening of five free COVID-19 testing sites at City facilities. A soft launch of the program began Monday, April 5, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Irvine City Council and 360 Clinic members commemorated the grand opening at Irvine Civic Center Tuesday, April 13.

    Community members looking to get testing for COVID-19 are now welcome to take advantage of this free service. Days and hours vary per site:

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    pio@cityofirvine.org
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    Public Information Office
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    949-724-6212
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    Irvine Police Arrest Kidnapping Suspect also Suspected of Committing a Hate Crime

    Michael Sangbong Rhee

    Last night, Irvine Police arrested 37-year-old Michael Sangbong Rhee for kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual assault against a woman at an apartment complex.

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    kdavies@cityofirvine.org
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    Sergeant Karie Davies
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    949-724-7112
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    Essentials Diaper Drive is May 9-June 11

    The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County and invites community members to take part in the Essentials Diaper Drive.

    Help families with babies and toddlers experiencing homelessness by donating diapers and wipes May 9-June 11. Donations can be dropped off at two City of Irvine locations:

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    pio@cityofirvine.org
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    Public Information Office
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    949-724-6077
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    The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County and invites community members to take part in the Essentials Diaper Drive. Help families with young children in need by donating diapers and wipes May 9-June 11.
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    Celebrate and Support Our Planet this Earth Month

    Earth Day 2021

    Earth Day 2021 is April 22, and this year marks the 51st anniversary of this celebration. While this year may find us at home practicing social distancing and self-isolation to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), there are still many ways to celebrate and support our planet. 

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    Earth Day 2021 is April 22, and this year marks the 51st anniversary of this celebration. While this year may find us at home practicing social distancing and self-isolation to slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still many ways to celebrate and support our planet.
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    Ramadan Drive-Thru Food Collection Event

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    The City of Irvine will host a  Drive-Thru Food Collection event on April 18, 10 a.m.-noon, at Irvine Civic Center. Community members are invited to donate non-perishable food items during this event, which is being hosted in observance of Ramadan. All donations support Families Forward, a nonprofit helping families in need in Orange County.

    This is a drop-and-go event; all food items need to be in the trunk of your car and visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles the entire time. Donations most needed include: