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The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to take part in its 2021 Virtual 5K throughout the month of April to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose April 1–30, can be done at your own pace, and is timed…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to take part in its 2021 Virtual 5K throughout the month of April to support animals in need. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose April 1–30, can be done at your own pace, and is timed…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large vacancies and two student vacancies on the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee (Committee). The Committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management,…

  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspect who assaulted an elderly male. On Friday, March 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., a 69-year-old male was walking his dog at Sierra Vista Middle School in the City of Irvine. The victim observed a larger…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large and two student vacancies on its Green Ribbon Environmental Committee. The Committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management, mobility, open space, and…

Mayor Farrah N. Khan’s unwavering pledge to vaccinate all Irvine residents continued Monday, March 22, with another COVID-19 vaccine clinic held through an ongoing partnership with Hoag. Higher risk Irvine residents aged 60 and over received COVID-19 vaccines at Lakeview Senior Center. “Continuing…

The City of Irvine takes great pride in its diverse community and continues to set the standard for taking proactive measures to maintaining a quality of life that includes safety and inclusion for residents, businesses, and visitors.  In early 2021, Mayor Farrah N. Khan and City…

Whether at home from the computer or while at the park on your mobile phone, you can now explore the Orange County Great Park through a newly launched interactive map. The Great Park's interactive map features 360-degree photos and allows visitors to search for the park's many available…

The City of Irvine has always been a leader in celebrating diversity and has continued this proactive approach through recent council initiatives. In early 2021, Mayor Farrah N. Khan and City Councilmembers unanimously adopted the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resolution and launched a diversity…

Effective Sunday, March 14, Irvine and Orange County moved into the Red Tier in the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Open in new window). This change is a result of an adjustment to the Blueprint allowances which have been amended after the state administered 2 million doses of the COVID-19…

The City of Irvine is celebrating Women’s history month by recognizing and honoring the many great females in history and celebrating their struggles, contributions, and achievements to not only our country, but our City and community as we know it today. On March 9 the Irvine City Council…

After the success of the initial vaccine clinic hosted by the City of Irvine and MemorialCare February 19, the City and the hospital extended their alliance and held another COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Irvine senior citizens. The vaccine clinic took place Friday, March 5, at Lakeview Senior…

Waste Management recently sent a notification letter to select residents who are receiving a service day change in the upcoming weeks. These changes are part of Waste Management's ongoing efforts to achieve operational excellence and to ensure the safety of its employees and our community. It…

Through the continued efforts of Mayor Farrah N. Khan’s COVID-19 Task Force, the City of Irvine and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian partnered to provide a small COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Irvine senior citizens. The small vaccine clinic took place Thursday, March 4 at Lakeview Senior…

The City of Irvine and the University of California, Irvine (UCI) reached an agreement over the proposed Irvine Campus Medical Complex, a world-class health care facility that will employ thousands and provide much needed health services to the community. Under the agreement, UCI will invest $6.5…

  Irvine Police arrest 49-year-old Benjamin Laubbacher following an attempted robbery at the Irvine Spectrum Center and a robbery of a grocery store cashier.   On Monday, March 1, shortly after 7:00 p.m., an employee of the Adidas retail store at the Irvine Spectrum Center reported an…

The City of Irvine will host a second Virtual Community Budget Meeting on March 25 for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-23 Biennial Budget cycle. The meeting will include virtual presentations and dialogue to answer budget questions and discuss community insights. The workshop will…

When life around the globe returns to normal, our world cannot return to business-as-usual. Our global community has been shocked by the largest global crisis in a generation. COVID-19 has shown us the necessity of thinking ahead, but the next crises are already on their way. Climate change,…

To continue to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on Irvine’s residential renters, the City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, will be allocating approximately $17.7 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The program is funded through a combination of…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Support the center’s new puppies, kittens, and young rabbits, as well as recuperating animals, by donating supplies such as formula, towels, and toys. View a complete wish list at irvineanimals.org…