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The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 76-year-old Armando “Gabby” Vasquez, who suffers from dementia. Vasquez was last seen at 3:00 p.m. near LA Fitness at the intersection of Culver Dr. and Barranca Pkwy. He is described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall,…

The City of Irvine turns 50 in 2021 and invites residents, businesses, and visitors to help celebrate by participating in the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest from May 1 to August 31, 2021.  The 50th Anniversary Photo Contest aims to capture the essence of…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 28-year-old Daniel Ramirez for kidnapping and assaulting a man inside his apartment. His girlfriend, 27-year-old Mallory Arredondo, was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.   Yesterday, at approximately 9:00 a.m., IPD officers responded to an…

On April 27 the Irvine Children’s Fund (ICF) was awarded more than a million dollars by the Irvine City Council through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Service, and Coronavirus Grant programs. The Irvine City Council awarded a $60,389 CDBG…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying four male suspects involved in an attempted armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon at a shopping center.   On Sunday, April 25, just before 4:00 p.m., IPD responded to the shopping center at Harvard and Main…

The City of Irvine in partnership with MemorialCare administered 600 COVID-19 vaccinations at the City’s Lakeview Senior Center through two vaccination clinics held Friday, April 23. As of April 15, all California residents 16+ are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. To ensure Irvine…

The City of Irvine is partnering with Providence, a national nonprofit health system, to open a mass drive-thru vaccination clinic at the Orange County Great Park April 26. The Irvine clinic will provide convenient access for Irvine and Orange County residents to protect themselves from COVID-19.…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested 33-year-old Brittany Curbelo following a string of thefts in the Northwood neighborhood over the last several weeks.   On March 4, the victim of a residential burglary reported that an unknown suspect stole a garage door opener from his unlocked…

On Monday, April 19, Irvine Police officers arrested 35-year-old Joshua Thompson for stealing mail in the area of Jeffrey and Encore. This is the third time the Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested Thompson since February:   On Saturday, February 20, at approximately 1:20 a.m., a…

The City of Irvine was ranked second by PSD Citywide in the top 25 most mature public sector Geographic Information System (GIS) programs in North America. The City is the first U.S. participant to earn a spot in the top three GIS programs in the history of the survey. PSD Citywide empowers…

City of Irvine Partners with Providence Health System, Edwards Lifesciences, Cities of Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Tustin to Open Two Free Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Irvine, Calif. (April 21, 2021):  The City of Irvine is partnering with Providence, a national nonprofit health system,…

The City of Irvine in partnership with PPE Unite announces the launch of the first PPE-Up Mobile Drive-thru event at the Orange County Great Park Saturday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required at ppeunite.org (Open in new window). This event is a collaboration among the…

Join the City of Irvine in celebrating loved ones during the Spring Photo Pop-Up event from May 1 to 8. Gather family, friends, or anyone who has supported you the most this past year and enjoy pop-up outdoor photo backdrops at various City parks. Participating parks include: Heritage Community…

Recycle From Home™ is a new residential program that makes it easy for Irvine residents to recycle and get paid for their CA-CRV containers right from their driveway or doorstep. No more loading up the car with bags of cans and bottles and standing in line at a redemption center. Recycle From Home…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 High School Art Exhibition, presented online through May 14. An annual exhibition that highlights and supports the City’s youngest creatives, this year’s High School Art Exhibition has been adapted to a virtual format and…

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…

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…

                Yesterday afternoon, IPD officers arrested 35-year-old Joshua Thompson for stealing mail in the area of Portola and Arrowhead. This morning, 27-year-old Oscar Cruz-Guzman and 29-year-old Emily Hernandez were arrested for mail theft in the…

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…

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…