Irvine, Calif. (March 14, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who broke into an Irvine home in January.

On January 18 at 8:34 p.m., a female suspect came to the front door of a residence in the 14000 block of Fir Street in Irvine. The suspect was captured on video surveillance outside the home. A few moments later, the suspect had made her way inside the house and was confronted by the residents. The suspect fled the home and has not been located.

Mayor Donald P. Wagner is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 7^th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. 

“This annual challenge to conserve water, sponsored by the Wyland Foundation here in Irvine, reminds us of our precious resource,” said Mayor Wagner. “I am hopeful that what is a short-term challenge for our residents becomes a long-term practice of conservation.”

California State Assemblyman Matthew Harper recently recognized Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee President Tina Anderson as the 2018 Distinguished Woman of the Year for the 74th Assembly District.

Every March, the State Assembly honors women from across the state for their remarkable contributions to the community in celebration of Women’s History Month. The rarity of this award is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that only 120 women are honored by the California State Legislature each year in a state of nearly 40 million people.

The City of Irvine’s annual High School Art Exhibition is March 23-April 14 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23.

The multimedia show features original artwork – including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, digital media, sculpture and ceramics – produced by students from Irvine high schools. Two additional schools will be represented in the exhibition this year: Arnold O. Beckman High School located in Irvine, and the new Portola High School.

The City of Irvine’s Administrative Services Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers and animal-lovers to take part in its inaugural Virtual 5K April 1-30 to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose throughout the month of April, can be done at your own pace and is timed yourself.

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1-31. Support puppies, kittens and young rabbits at the center by donating supplies such as formula, blankets and toys.