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Irvine Police Officers arrested a man and woman after officers observed them circling parking lots of Irvine parks and peering into a parked vehicle.   On Sunday, May 23, 2021, Irvine Police Officers observed a vehicle, with a man and woman inside, circling the parking lots of Quail…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 35-year-old Shallom Han for felony vandalism after he damaged multiple vehicles.   On Thursday, May 20, 2021, IPD officers responded to the parking structures at Park Plaza regarding damage to several vehicles. One of the damaged vehicles, with…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two vacant board member positions on the Irvine Community Alliance Fund (ICAF) Board. ICAF, comprised of seven board members, is a nonprofit organization created to financially support the programs and services offered through the City of Irvine…

The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 15th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event will require advance registration to better ensure a socially distanced environment for all.  Super Pet Adoption will be held entirely outdoors at the…

The City of Irvine is excited to announce the reopening of Plaza Neighborhood Park playground after undergoing renovations. Improvements to the neighborhood park include new playground equipment, signage, shade structures, and walkways. Construction began in summer 2020, and the park officially…

The City of Irvine was distinctly designed to be built as a place where not only our residents would succeed, but the land itself. Long before our City's incorporation the groundwork was laid to create America's most livable city. Check out the full story (Open in new window) by the Greater…

Mayor Farrah N. Khan has joined together in the US Conference of Mayors Vaccine Challenge to get 70% of American adults vaccinated with at least one shot before July 4 – but she is taking it a step further, challenging Irvine to be 75% fully vaccinated by July 4, 2021. To that end,…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the final Irvine Summer Art Market, a monthly outdoor artisans marketplace at Great Park. Visitors can enjoy the park while browsing unique locally made wares and viewing live art demonstrations. The final Irvine Summer Art Market is Sunday, August…

Effective May 19, Irvine and Orange County move into the Yellow Tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Open in new window). The transition to the Yellow Tier is a result of tracked case rate data falling below the two cases per 100,000 residents…

In honor of Arbor Day and the City’s 50th anniversary, the City’s Youth Action Team, volunteers, and City staff planted 50 trees throughout Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. With over 550,000 trees, Irvine has been designated as a “Tree City USA” for over 30 years, and the…

Many of us can likely agree that this past year has been extremely difficult and challenging. In this unprecedented time, we continue to provide essential services to our valued Irvine residential and commercial customers. While we are working hard to ensure the highest quality customer…

The Orange County Great Park drive-thru vaccination clinic now administers Pfizer vaccines in addition to Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The City of Irvine in partnership with Providence Health System, opened a…

As part of the COVID-19 federal stimulus package passed by Congress in December, qualified residents can enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which offers discounts of $50-70 on your broadband service. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a…

The City of Irvine has partnered with Love Irvine as part of the nationwide Love Our Cities effort aimed to connect people who want to help those in need by working with various nonprofit service providers, faith-based organizations, government entities, and schools. As part of…

The summer issue of  (Open in new window)Inside Irvine (Open in new window) is here! Learn about how City of Irvine staff are working to ensure residents can safely enjoy our aquatic centers during COVID-19, and get tips on keeping kids safe around the water. Read up on what the Housing…

Learn about water safety and drowning prevention at the City of Irvine Water Safety Challenge Saturday, May 22, 1-3 p.m., at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. This event is held in collaboration with Stop Drowning Now to bring awareness to the dangers of drowning, which is the leading…

In honor of the City's 50th Anniversary in 2021, we invite residents, businesses, and visitors to help us celebrate by partaking in our photo contest! The contest aims to capture the essence of Irvine — our neighborhoods and residents, open space, history, and events.  Photos can be…

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) scientists, working in collaboration with experts from UCI, are conducting additional air sampling near the All American Asphalt plant. The two groups are co-locating their equipment to capture detailed information about potential chemical…

76-year-old Armando “Gabby” Vasquez, who suffers from dementia, was located with the help of the public. Just before 1:00 a.m., Vasquez was found in good condition and reunited with his family. An alert resident spotted Vasquez on Barranca Parkway near North Lake after being shown a photo by an…

Irvine Police arrest 42-year-old Yunlong Bai for a homicide that occurred at a residence on Red Apple in Irvine. Yesterday at 1:00 p.m., an Orange County Probation Officer received a phone call from a probationer stating he killed his wife and would be waiting for police at his residence. The…