Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2019. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 15th consecutive year Irvine has had the lowest per capita violent crime rate for its size.

Irvine is also the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime for the first half of 2020, according to preliminary FBI data released earlier this month.

Pre-orders of the 2021 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar are available now through October 15. Calendars will only be sold online, and we recommend placing your orders early to guarantee your copies. Any remaining calendars will be sold online beginning November 1, while supplies last.

Tonight’s Virtual Town Hall has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Join the Wildfire Readiness Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. as panelists discuss the City's response to wildfire readiness, in addition to actions residents can take to be prepared. Topics will cover the Ready, Set, Go action plan, vegetation management, evacuation plans, and alert and warning systems. Panelists include: 

October 7 is California Clean Air Day built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. By joining together for a unified day of action we can create new habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities.