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The City of Irvine has continued to serve our community throughout all stages of the pandemic. Just as COVID-19 cases have changed over time, our staff have adjusted services to ensure needs are met within the community surrounding vaccine and testing resources, meals, volunteer services,…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police personnel, as well as explore…

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Palm Court Arts Complex at the Orange County Great Park during a reception for the Great Park Gallery’s summer exhibition, Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity. The Palm Court Arts Complex first opened to the public in 2011, and the community is invited to a…

The City of Irvine will open calendar year 2022 reservation requests for its facilities to the public in August. Applications will be accepted beginning August 2 for Irvine residents; August 9 for Irvine-based nonprofit groups; and August 16 for all other groups, including nonresidents and Irvine…

Is your pet ready for its close-up? The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser, to benefit life-saving programs. Supporting the center is easy through this annual fundraiser: Submit your favorite photo of your pet, then get your family and friends to vote…

The City of Irvine is offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for teens Friday, August 13, 5:30–7 p.m., at Heritage Park Community Center. Help your kids ages 12–17 stay healthy as they return to school, and get them vaccinated at this convenient neighborhood location before summer…

The City of Irvine will open calendar year 2022 reservation requests for its facilities to the public in August. Applications will be accepted beginning August 2 for Irvine residents; August 9 for Irvine-based nonprofit groups; and August 16 for all other groups, including nonresidents and Irvine…

In an effort to ensure Irvine residents and visitors have a safe place to play and recreate, the City of Irvine has committed to a routine sanitization procedure on all City of Irvine playgrounds. Staff sanitizes all playground equipment twice a week with an electrostatic sprayer, which uses a…

A new evacuation zone map (Open in new window) has been released to help residents understand their evacuation zone in the event of an emergency.  Following the Silverado Fire in October 2020, in which nearly 90,000 Irvine residents were evacuated from their homes, the Irvine Police Department…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of All Media 2021, an exhibition featuring 58 regional and national artists whose artworks engage topical and historical themes. The exhibition will be on view July 12–September 18, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday, July…

Construction on the 20-acre Wild Rivers Water Park at the Orange County Great Park began July 7 and may and may open as early as summer of 2022.  In April 2020, the Irvine City Council approved a location and lease for the water park. In November, the Irvine Planning Commission voted…

A favorite City of Irvine annual summer tradition returns this July, when the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert series kicks off at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge.   The community is invited to a series of free family-friendly concerts in the park covering a variety of musical tastes — from…

Construction on the Wild Rivers Water Park at the Orange County Great Park will begin July 7. In April 2020, the Irvine City Council approved a location and lease for the water park. In November, the Irvine Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit for the 20-acre…

The City of Irvine welcomes the community back to enjoy summer events, and the family-friendly Movies on the Lawn series at the Orange County Great Park will no longer require pre-registration. Open seating on the Terraced Lawn will be first-come, first-served for the entire community, and…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying two male suspects involved in a robbery that occurred at a residence on Wednesday.   On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at approximately 7:49 p.m., IPD officers responded to a report of a residential robbery in the…

Celebrate the City of Irvine’s 50th anniversary with us by joining the Chalk Art Project this summer. Two Saturdays a month, July through September, the community is invited to gather at various community centers where guests can contribute to a chalk rendition of the Irvine 50th anniversary logo.…

The City of Irvine and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) are reminding residents to enjoy the Fourth of July safely this year by following local rules and COVID-19-related guidance. Fireworks Setting off personal fireworks in Irvine is illegal. Instead, enjoy a public fireworks show conducted by…

The City of Irvine is partnering with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity to spotlight artist Chuck Jones and his iconic career with a summer art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, July 4–September 12. The community is also invited to participate in ongoing art and creativity programs…

Irvine City Council directed staff to take steps to develop a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will: Guide the City on the implementation of measurable actions to meet or exceed the State’s greenhouse gas emissions targets and climate neutrality goal; Recommend adaptation measures that…

A 21-year-old male has died from his injuries after colliding with a tree. This morning, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision at the intersection of Encore and Medallion. When officers…