 | | News |  | Wednesday evening, February 1st, the Emergency Management Unit hosted what they hope will be a monthly training event for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members. The informative and always entertaining Sergeant van der Sluys Veer, presented information for CERT volunteers that they can take back to their neighborhoods and share with their family and friends.
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|  | On Wednesday, February 1st, the Irvine Rotary Club and Irvine Police Department presented the quarterly Public Safety Partnership Award during a breakfast held at the Rancho Senior Center.
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|  | The City of Irvine invites you to the annual State of the City Address by Mayor Sukhee Kang. The Address will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Civic Center’s Council Chamber. A public reception begins at 5 p.m. in the lobby. No RSVP is required.
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|  | When you shop in Irvine, your dollars stay in Irvine. For every $100 in taxable sales in Irvine, one dollar goes directly to the City, supporting public safety, parks, streets and much more.
The ripple effect of staying local runs deep and wide. Local businesses benefit, prompting them to hire more Irvine residents and to support local activities and non-profit groups.
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|  | The City of Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting a public open house on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring artist demonstrations, facility tours, and a curator-led visit to the Center's current exhibition, the open house is a perfect occasion for visitors to become acquainted with the Center’s dynamic visual arts programs.
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|  | The City of Irvine has been ranked No. 2 among America’s Best Run Cities, according to a story by 24/7 Wall Street. The online financial news and opinion media group examined many criteria for cities, such as financial planning, educational level of its citizens, and public safety. The ability for businesses to create jobs in a strong local setting was of particular importance. Irvine is home to two thriving business centers – Irvine Business Complex and the Irvine Spectrum.
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|  | Please attend our 40th Anniversary Photo Contest Exhibit, beginning January 21 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening public reception that night at 5 p.m. Admission is free and the exhibit continues through February 4. Closed Sundays. Click for more info.
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|  | Enjoy the several links to the City of Irvine’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, including our Profiles, our Inaugural Businesses/ Organizations, our Oral History Project, and our lists of 40 Highlights for 40 Years as well as 40 Unique Names. Next up: The 40th Anniversary Photo Contest Exhibit, beginning Jan. 21 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. For more information, call 949-724-7508.
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|  | On Monday, December 05, 2011, Police Officer Christopher King was sworn in by Chief Maggard in the Conference and Training Center. Officer King graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Basic Academy Thursday December 1st. The graduation was attended by Deputy Chief Noble, Lieutenant Allan, Sergeant Egan and Officer Casas.
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|  | On Thursday, November 10, 2011, friends and family filled the briefing room to say goodbye to Officer Joel Davis who is retiring after 25 years of service. Officer Davis began his career in law enforcement at the Grand Junction Colorado Police Department in 1980. Later that year he moved to California and took a job as a San Marino Police Officer. (
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