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Irvine, Calif. (May 24, 2018) – As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the roadways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, the Irvine Police…

The Orange County Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues led by instructor and professional competitor Matt Taylor. Grab your fellow volleyball-enthusiasts and join the Great Park for some under-the-lights competition weeknights this summer. King and Queen of the Court Doubles and Coed…

Irvine, Calif. (May 24, 2018) –  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Saturday, May 26, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…

Irvine, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – Irvine Police Department detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was caught on video breaking into an Irvine home. On September 18, 2017, a resident on the 800 block of Piccolo reported that her home had been broken into. Irvine Police…

Irvine, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has identified and arrested the suspect who was caught on video breaking into an Irvine home. On September 18, 2017, a resident on the 800 block of Piccolo reported that her home had been broken into. Irvine Police Department…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, Cliff Cramp: Arts & Entertainment. The exhibit runs Sunday, June 3, through Sunday, Aug. 19, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit, opening and parking are free and open to the…

The Orange County Great Park’s annual summer tradition returns Friday, June 22, when the Movies on the Lawn series kicks off. The community is invited to a series of seven free family-friendly movies; Flashback Friday films play at the Palm Court and Blockbuster Saturday movies will be screened on…

The Orange County Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues led by instructor and professional competitor Matt Taylor. Grab your fellow volleyball-enthusiasts and join the Great Park for some under-the-lights competition weeknights this summer. King and Queen of the Court Doubles and…

Help support Marines and sailors of the City of Irvine's adopted Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton at the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash on June 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee accepts donations to help…

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans. The adoption discount applies to active…

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is happy to announce that more than 35 babies in the 2/11 Marine Battalion are due to arrive in 2018. Help support the families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts. Donations needed include: Baby laundry detergent Baby…

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a violin teacher who is accused of felony sexual misconduct with a child from 2005-2007. Peter Kwon, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. outside his Irvine home. At the time of the crimes, Kwon taught violin…

Come dine at Ruby's on Monday, May 28, from noon to 9 p.m., and a portion of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales will be donated to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Download and bring this flier with you to support the fundraiser. Ruby's is located at 4602 Barranca Parkway in Irvine…

Irvine, Calif.  (May 16, 2018) – A woman has died and three others were injured after a vehicle struck the pedestrians Wednesday night in the area of Ridgeline and Turtle Rock in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene at approximately 8 p.m…

The 24th annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 Southern California artists. Original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography,…

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for concertgoers traveling to and from FivePoint Amphitheatre during the 2018 concert season, which began May 11 with Slayer and culminates September 30 with Rise Against. The Pacific Surfliner directly serves FivePoint Amphitheatre,…

In partnership with Waste Management, the City is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, June 9 at the Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes (dimensions 24 inches x 12 inches) at a mobile shredding unit on-site. All…

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for concertgoers traveling to and from FivePoint Amphitheatre during the 2018 concert season, which begins tonight with Slayer and culminates September 30 with Rise Against. The Pacific Surfliner directly serves FivePoint Amphitheatre,…

Flip through the summer edition of  (Open in new window)Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, summer camps and activities. In this issue, read about the City of Irvine celebrating two milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Open Space Initiative approved by…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s updated statement here (Open in new window). The City of Irvine does not provide emergency shelter for the homeless and there is no designated site in which to place a shelter. City’s goal to prevent homelessness, click here. Types of supportive housing countywide,…