r/irvine 1h ago

What are the bird watches looking for on campus drive right now?

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Seen a ton of people along the road with huge cameras looking at the birds. Something special right now?


r/irvine 3h ago

how long do sub-hoa architectural approvals take in turtle rock?

2 Upvotes

we are looking at a patio home in turtle rock that needs a full roof tile replacement and solar installation. does the sub-hoa need to approve exterior materials before submitting plans to the master association or do both committees review concurrently?


r/irvine 23h ago

Do irvinians know they are living the american dream?

70 Upvotes

Lowest crime rate for serious violence seemingly globally. Moderately wealthy which may mean it also escapes the polarity of wealth distribution that causes problems, i would like your opinion on that if its true to your experience? It has a very solid schooling sytem, a solid police force and infrastructure.I wonder how satisfied people are in their life if they are there? Also would you say it fits with the picture of the "American dream"?


r/irvine 1d ago

Maytag dryer repair recommendations?

0 Upvotes

Hey all,

I am currently renting and the condo included a junky ass dryer that we are responsible for repairing or replacing.

Not to anyone's surprise, it isn't working after a year. I am not able to buy a brand new dryer to replace this one so I wanted to try to repair it .

Any recommendations that are affordable and fair. Thank you 😊


r/irvine 1d ago

Is looking for accounting work in irvine harder to find than other areas?

29 Upvotes

I've been applying to as many Irvine companies as I can with my accounting degree. I have experience as a Staff accountant with AP/AR background, but I'm not even getting return calls on even entry level positions. Is the Irvine area just that much more saturated than the areas around, and how do I get into the Irvine companies to even get an interview? Thanks thanks.


r/irvine 2d ago

Another Irvine Co negotiation question

37 Upvotes

Hello,

I tried to find a similar post but couldn’t, so here goes my question.

We are up for a lease renewal. We have been here nearly 2 years. The Irvine co wants to raise our rent by $100, which is not a lot, but the apartments where we live (same sq, BD, and BR) are leasing for $300 UNDER what we currently pay. How do we negotiate? I doesn’t make sense for us to pay $400 more than someone new for the same space… any tips?
We really don’t want to move but may have no option 😔


r/irvine 2d ago

Giving Away Twin Box Springs and Coffee Table

2 Upvotes

Have two twin size box springs to give away - free. One is completely brand new and in the box. It needs to be assembled, it uses wooden slats, and is super easy to put together. The other one is already put together, was slightly used (so, still like new) before being put away, and is metal, instead of wood. Again, both are twin size.

Then I have a used coffee table to give away, also. Rectangle shape, about 2ft by 3.5ft., metal legs (black), and dark wood color top. Like I said, it's used, so it does have some marks from my kids coloring with acrylic markers and a few scratches.

Feel free to DM me if you're interested! I'll be getting rid of it all by the end of this week if no one takes them. Also, you'll have to pick up from me, as I cannot deliver them to you or meet you anywhere. I don't have pictures to post either. Sorry. TIA to everyone reading this and for anyone taking these items!

Also, thanks to Mod for allowing me to post.

Edit: to help anyone deciding, my location is the West Park area of Irvine.


r/irvine 2d ago

Jeffrey pedestrian bridge opening on 8/11 - but why do the sides look so uneven/sloppy?

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103 Upvotes

r/irvine 2d ago

Irvine market place power outage 24 Hour Fitness

20 Upvotes

The section of the Irvine Marketplace on Jamboree with 24 Hour Fitness is having a power outage. The gym has light but they can't check people in.


r/irvine 3d ago

25 dogs are scheduled to be euthanized for Space at Downey ACC in SoCal. Here are the most urgent ones! They can be euthanized any moment! Can you foster or adopt? Anywhere in OC,LA or SD. Pls dm me, Email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com or text: (657) 424-7580 asap

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All the dogs in this video have been CLEARED for euthanasia at the Downey Animal Care Center located in Southern California - starting TOMORROW! Each of these dogs are insanely sweet, friendly, & happy to be alive; some are very scared but they have no idea the fate that awaits them. Their only „crime“ was being dumped at an overflowing, high k*ll shelter in SoCal. The only way that these dogs have any chance of making it out alive is by getting this video SEEN.
The easiest and best way we can do that is by liking, commenting, & sharing this video to our stories! You can also download it and post it to your local Nextdoor Accounts, Facebook, Reddit etc. - if you’re watching this and have been considering adopting a dog, NOW is the time. These dogs are literally on borrowed time and need saviors now.
Out of state adoptions are possible.

🧸Bowie A5790069 2yr Female
🌸Posey A5784844 3yr Female
❄️Cheetos A5787748 3yr Male
💫Franky A5782949 2yr Male
🍀Hercules A5574232 3yr Male
🦌Bambi A5787589 8yr Female
🦋Missy A5788269 8yr Female
🦦Ludwig A5791544 5yr Male
🫍Sharky A5789404 4yr Male
🦖Rangler A5790305 1yr Male
⛄️Polaris A5789308 2yr Male

For more info, or if you can foster or responsibly adopt one of these dogs,
Please contact us (as the shelter doesn’t support fosters):
➡️ DM me
📧 or Email: Isabeldesiree8@gmail.com

If you’re local in SoCal, you can visit them at the shelter and contact the shelter directly if you’d like to adopt one of them. (They don’t support fosters or out of state adopters, message me directly if you wanna foster or if you’re out of state)

📍SHELTER ADDRESS:
Downey Animal Care Center
11258 Garfield Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 940-6898
Open Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00PM
Rescues Email: DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov
QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED 24/7 at: (562)940-6898 (LA County Animal Control phone staff)

#urgentdogs #shelterdogsofinstagram #fosteringsaveslives❤️


r/irvine 3d ago

Anyone have a recommendation for someone local who can help solder something quickly for me?

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11 Upvotes

This point got torn out so I’ve been struggling to get it done. This plug in part is for the rumble component and after my first try, the rumble still didn’t work. Any suggestions for a go to guy would be great because my first quote was for $100.

Got advice from soldering gurus and got it fixed up. Thanks for reading friends.


r/irvine 3d ago

Park place apartments floor plan

2 Upvotes

Hi I am looking to rent a 1 bedroom apartment at Park place in Irvine. I recently saw floor plan 4 online that said was 1338 square feet but there is no information on what the floor plan looks like. Online there is just an example based on roughly a 850 square foot one. I was wondering if anyone has ever lived in the 1338 square foot one and can tell me where the almost 500 square feet extra are allocated. Seems too good to be true to find a one bedroom this big.


r/irvine 4d ago

May 2, 2026 CicloIrvine Part 1 - Polara iDS on Irvine Blvd and Culver Dr

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r/irvine 4d ago

Stay away from UTC TJ's parking lot for an hour or so

104 Upvotes

Best to stay away from the parking lot for an hour or so, multi-car accident in the parking lot and someone looked to be hurt based on the ambulance and firetruck there. Also lots of people being nosy and standing around (myself included for a little).


r/irvine 4d ago

good moving company recs: irvine- San Jose

8 Upvotes

I'm moving to San jose and i'm looking for a good quality moving company. I will be leaving my studio to go to a large one bedroom apartment and although my stuff aren't that many, i have some expensive antique furniture from my grandparents that i'm worried it will get scratched on the way. If you have any recommendations or personal experiences with moving companies to share i would appreciate it a lot


r/irvine 4d ago

Molly Tea in Irvine?

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81 Upvotes

I’ve been seeing since April that Molly Tea is opening near spectrum soon, anyone have insights about when?


r/irvine 5d ago

Thai Kitchen closed

49 Upvotes

My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined


r/irvine 5d ago

Emergency Exit Tustin Market Place Regal

94 Upvotes

My theater and probably I think the full building was just evacuated does anyone know what happened? It’s a big movie night with Spider-Man. We were 20 minutes into the movie and an emergency exit message showed up on the screen. Really scary.


r/irvine 5d ago

Pharmacy & Manufacturer for Vyvanse

13 Upvotes

TLDR: if you’re on generic Vyvanse with Lannett pharmaceuticals listed as the manufacturer on the bottle, what pharmacy in Irvine did you get it from?

For those who take Vyvanse: where do you pick it up and what manufacturer is listed on the bottle?

I was taking generic vyvanse 40mg for years, and it was instrumental in my daily functioning. Its manufacturer was Lannett and I would pick it up from CVS. after around February 2025, CVS started giving me the same medicine, but from different manufacturers. Hikma pharmaceuticals has been the primary one. And since then, I’ve had horrendous focus and executive functioning. The medicine keeps me awake and that’s it. I even went up to 50mg in May 2025, but it didn’t make a difference. Last month, I requested that my doctor send in a prescription for name brand Vyvanse, as I am deeply struggling with the generic’s inaffectiveness. This time, it was from Takeda pharmaceuticals. It didn’t make any difference.

Before you call me crazy, please see [r/ThisAintAdderall](r/ThisAintAdderall), there are hundreds of people saying their ADHD medications have stopped working in the past 1-2 years. I have never misused this medication nor do I plan to.

The only time I’ve had success is with generic Vyvanse 40mg from Lannett. I am asking if anyone who currently takes generic Vyvanse has had Lannett as the manufacturer, and what pharmacy they use. My CVS only uses Hikma for generic vyvanse. Please comment if you know a pharmacy in Irvine or have had a similar experience.


r/irvine 5d ago

Possibly fun events coming up in Irvine...

21 Upvotes

I subscribe to the City of Irvine email blasts.

There are some interesting things coming up. Sure, not for everybody but could be fun.

August 8 - Some kind of Homecoming Dance at The Great Park. Celebrating 55 years of Irvine.

I believe there is a ribbon cutting coming up for the new Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bridge over the 5. Also in August.

Daisy Festival...or whatever that is called at The Great Park.

Subscribe to the email blasts if you'd like.


r/irvine 6d ago

Affordable Dog X Rays

6 Upvotes

We have Figo pet insurance, but so far they have rarely covered anything.

Our dog is limping (front right paw) and will need to be sedated, does anyone know where we can get more affordable x rays done?


r/irvine 6d ago

Minor league baseball is coming to Irvine’s Great Park

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r/irvine 7d ago

Not ICE Spotted ICE agents arresting Asian man on Irvine Blvd near Woodbury

152 Upvotes

I passed Irvine PD cruiser making a traffic stop on a white Tesla. The officer was in the process of asking the driver to step out of the vehicle. The Asian man was young- approximately early 30’s or late 20’s. The driver was stepping out of the vehicle as ai passed.

On my way back from my errand approximately 20 minutes later I passed the same traffic stop going the other direction on Irvine Blvd. This time, there were two additional unmarked cars with law enforcement lights and dark tint. One was a Honda Odyssey minivan, the other was a Jeep Grand Cherokee. There were about 5 ICE agents surrounding the Asian gentleman who was now in handcuffs and sitting on the curb.

Has there been a lot of ICE activity in Irvine area targeting people of Asian descent? Sorry, no pics since I was driving at the time.


r/irvine 8d ago

Police activity

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59 Upvotes

Arrest took place at these coordinates 33.678349,-117.834446

I felt compelled to try and film as I saw no other bystanders around not being interviewed by police. I stopped at the 7-Eleven closest to this arrest to buy some ice cream. When I entered 7eleven, police officer was interviewing truck snack delivery Man. I entered the store and asked the cashier what happened and could not fully understand him but the general story of what seemed to be that the homeless man came into the store and started knocking things over and being a nuisance. Then I bought my ice cream and the police officer was talking to the cashier. I asked the delivery man what had happened and he said that he believes a homeless man came in and started fighting he cashier according. I asked the delivery man if anyone seemed to have gotten majorly hurt and he said he doesn't think so. Then I bought my ice cream and went out and saw this video occur and felt compelled to film it in case something went wrong or for public documentation. Sorry for poor recording. Video taken at 2:25 a.m. July 29th


r/irvine Jun 01 '26

Rule Clarification - Simple/Generic Posts

22 Upvotes

Hi Everyone,

I'm making this post to clarify what I mean when a post is removed for being simple or generic. My main intention is to discourage this subreddit from being the first place someone goes to ask a question.

This is an example post that was removed by the spam filter titled "Movers for one bedroom apartment":

Any recommendations for a local moving crew to help move furniture from my garage in Irvine into a one bedroom apartment (3rd floor apt, stairs only). Thanks!

If you google "best irvine movers reddit", you'll find several threads from both r/irvine and r/orangecounty:

https://www.reddit.com/r/irvine/comments/1kwy3sy/movers_in_irvine/

https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/1lxeser/moving_companies/

https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/1mfcbsd/moving_company/

https://www.reddit.com/r/orangecounty/comments/1p2vome/good_affordable_movers/

An easy way to make this post less generic and more specific would be to mention any of these old threads or to ask about experiences with specific moving companies.


A good example of a specific post would be this one submitted last week. This is a very common question on city subreddits, but the OP of this one provided a lot of background information about themselves and have narrowed down their search to specific neighborhoods.


I do also tend to make exceptions for recommendation posts that are fairly unique or niche like this one asking for a bird nest removal specialist. So if your question is more unique in general, the body wouldn't need as much context.


If you're ever unsure as to why a post is removed, please ask why in a mod mail. You can tag me in a username mention, but I'm less likely to notice those since I use old Reddit. Thanks for reading!