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Irvine, CA (Oct. 8, 2015): A man has been arrested for spraying graffiti in an Irvine park on several occasions. Mason Kennedy Modde, 19, was arrested for vandalism and possession of graffiti tools. Over the course of two and a half months, there were approximately 10 incidents of graffiti in…

Irvine, CA (Oct. 6, 2016): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested two men for fraudulently accessing ATMs to steal money after watching victims use their personal identification numbers (PINs). Cleo Charles Nash, 36, and Jahmal Theodis Winston, 28, both of San Francisco, are being held on…

IRVINE, CA (October 5, 2015): City of Irvine Senior Services is seeking volunteers to help package and deliver hot, nutritious meals to frail and homebound senior citizens in the Irvine community. Volunteers work directly with the Irvine Meals on Wheels program and provide a vital service to older…

Join the community for UCI’s 50th Anniversary Festival of Discovery, which will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. October 3 on campus. The signature event in the 2-year-long celebration of UCI’s 50th Anniversary begins with a 5K and a full day of experiences, music, food and discovery. Free event. Info: http://50th…

IRVINE, CA (Oct. 1, 2015):  The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 opens to the public in just one week, for its run Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park. Student competitors are now busily constructing the solar-powered houses they…

Irvine, CA (Sept. 30, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect for a felony assault on an elderly woman as well as animal cruelty charges.  Craig Andrew Ledbetter, age 51, of Irvine was arrested yesterday and was booked into Orange County Jail. Booking Charges: …

IRVINE, CA (Sept. 28, 2015) – The City of Irvine again reports the lowest per capita violent crime rate in the nation for cities greater than 100,000 population.  Irvine also recorded its lowest per capita overall Part 1 crime rate in the City’s history. The Federal Bureau of Investigation…

IRVINE, CA (Sept. 25, 2015):  A Children’s Activities Area will offer families an array of entertainment options at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015, to be held Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18 at the Orange County Great Park. The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate students from…

Irvine, CA (September 22, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a suspect for carjacking.  Ralph Garcia Velazquez, 50, of Norwalk was arrested today, September 22, 2015, and he is being held in Orange County Jail. At approximately 6:20 a.m., IPD units responded to a reported…

Irvine, CA (September 21, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, September 26, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The drop-off site will be hosted by Kaiser…

The City of Irvine’s Open Space Preserve South, which includes Bommer Canyon, Quail Hill, and Shady Canyon, will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 14, due to heavy rainfall and potential localized flooding in the forecast. Updates will be provided here and on social media.   During…

The 2016 event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 For current information click here (Open in new window). IRVINE, CA (September 2, 2015): Experience sights and sounds from around the world at the 14th annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

IRVINE, CA (September 2, 2015): City Manager Sean Joyce has appointed a new Director of Community Services. Laurie Hoffman begins work in Irvine on September 28. Chosen from a nationwide recruitment, Hoffman most recently held the position of Director of Recreation, Marketing and Communication for…

IRVINE, CA (Sept. 1, 2015): The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two member-at-large positions on the Irvine Senior Citizens Council. The Senior Citizens Council acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters related to older adults, including the planning of facilities,…

IRVINE, CA (Sept. 1, 2015) – September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) would like to share some important steps with residents and businesses to help protect family members and employees in an emergency. Irvine residents are encouraged to be prepared for any…

Irvine, CA (Aug. 31, 2015): A man has been arrested for entering a hospital dressed in scrubs with the intent to steal valuable surgical equipment. The suspect is identified as Roy Chiwing Lung, 48, of Aliso Viejo. Lung is a former medical doctor who had his medical license revoked by the…

IRVINE, CA (Aug. 28, 2015):  A survey seeking input on traffic conditions and transportation systems in the City of Irvine concludes Thursday, Sept. 3. Residents and commuters to the City are invited to provide their input on what works well, what areas might need improvement and what the City…

  Irvine, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man for illegally entering a home and stealing property early this morning. Brendan Taylor Filice, 18, Irvine, was arrested for residential burglary. At approximately 5:15 a.m., IPD officers responded to a…

IRVINE, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): “Finding Peace Amid Holiday Chaos” will be the discussion presented by keynote speaker Tanya Brown at the 34th Annual Irvine Community Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast, to be held November 19 at the Irvine Marriot Hotel. Tickets for the 7:30 a.m. breakfast, presented by the…

Irvine, CA (Aug. 28, 2015): A woman was cited for aggressive panhandling after demanding money from a gas station patron. The suspect is identified as Monae Antionette Lloyd, 26, of Los Angeles. At approximately 5:20 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2015, an off-duty officer was fueling their personal vehicle at a…