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Irvine, Calif. (October 18, 2023) – Irvine is the safest city of its size for violent crime when compared to FBI data released for the calendar year 2022. Compared to information released Monday by the FBI, Irvine has the lowest per capita violent crime rate of any city in the nation with a…

The City of Irvine is preparing an update to its General Plan, a state-required document representing its vision for the next 25 years and beyond. The 2045 General Plan Update will include goals and policies to help the City reach its long-term vision of preserving and enhancing Irvine’s high…

Irvine, Calif. (October 17, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drop off unwanted medications at the…

At its October 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to put on the March 5, 2024, ballot, the formation of City Council districts, and the expansion of the City Council membership. The City Council also selected “Map 151” as the voting district map to be included with the ballot measure. Map…

The City of Irvine is in the planning phase of a new library at the Great Park as part of the Great Park Framework Plan (Open in new window). Planned for a site adjacent to the Botanical Gardens and the Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens, this will be the most versatile library in our City. The new…

Dress in ghoulishly-inspired costumes and join the City of Irvine for a Halloween celebration at Monster Splash Saturday, October 28, 1–5 p.m., at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Monster Splash features trick-or-treating around the pool decks, a spellbinding, floating pumpkin patch, and…

Orange County's premier multicultural event returns Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., to the Great Park. The Irvine Global Village Festival celebrates Irvine's diverse community — featuring cuisine from around the world and an expansive Global Marketplace — all hand-crafted from local…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with OCAPICA and Groundswell, will host a training for Irvine residents on How to be an Upstanding Irvine Resident. The training will take place Thursday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center. The training, provided by OCAPICA, will…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations. It provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…

The City of Irvine has been selected for a 2023 Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award by the Institute for Local Government for the Cool Irvine program. It also received a Platinum Level “Spotlight” Award for efforts to reduce natural gas use as an agency by 38% over the past year.  The…

Now is the purr-fect time to make a life-saving difference for animals in need! Open your heart and home to a new feline companion during the Irvine Animal Care Center’s October Feline Fest. Adoption fees for all cats and kittens are just $20 during the month of October! To view available cats and…

The City of Irvine has been selected for a 2023 Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award by the Institute for Local Government for the Cool Irvine program. It also received a Platinum Level “Spotlight” Award for efforts to reduce natural gas use as an agency by 38% over the past year.  The…

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the eighth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers. Home to more than 300,000 residents, Irvine continues to exemplify a livable City, master-planned for our residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Irvine is home to more…

At its September 12 meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sunstone Management to work toward the development of a formal Memorandum of Understanding to create the Irvine Accelerator. The LOI outlines the vision, mission, and objectives of the…

Irvine, Calif. (September 25, 2023) – A man has died after losing control of his vehicle. Yesterday, at 8:35 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to reports of a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Barranca Parkway and…

Irvine, Calif. (September 20, 2023) – A 54-year-old man riding a motorcycle has died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle. Last night, around 10:06 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to reports of a traffic collision at the…

Irvine, Calif. (September 19, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on…

The City of Irvine is pleased to present the upcoming exhibition Dorothea Lange’s California: 1935–1942 at the Great Park Gallery opening Sunday, October 1, and concluding Sunday, December 31. A free opening reception will be held Sunday, October 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. This exhibition will…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the Portola Springs Sentinel Ribbon Cutting ceremony Thursday, September 14, 3:30–4:15 p.m. at Portola Springs Community Park. The event includes a cultural activity that honors the indigenous people of the ‘U∫rónvanga area (now, Portola Springs) with a…

In an effort to address the growing blood supply crisis in Orange County, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together to host a blood drive event Tuesday, September 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine. Donations received will help provide critical care for patients…