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…
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,…
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…
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…
Effective Friday, February 26, all OUTDOOR organized youth sports and recreation (including K-12 school programs, community sponsored recreational programs, and privately-organized clubs and leagues) involving “moderate” and “high-contact” between players will be permitted to resume in Orange…
Irvine Police arrested 41-year-old Jose Antonio LozanoMartinez on suspected arson after he intentionally set multiple fires along the 261 Toll Road. Last night, at approximately 6:22 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD), the California Highway Patrol, and the Orange County Fire Authority (…
Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address virtually from the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber on February 23. Topics included COVID-19 impact and City response, community investment and development, cultural diversity, City awards, and the celebration of Irvine’s 50th anniversary…
The Irvine Animal Care Center is in the design phase of a major renovation project, and members of the public are invited to a virtual meeting to learn more about the plans. The center was opened in 1982, and manages more than 1,700 adoptions and reunifications …
Through the leadership of Mayor Farrah N. Khan, the City of Irvine and MemorialCare partnered together to offer a COVID-19 small trial vaccine clinic for Irvine’s most vulnerable seniors. “I’m thrilled to be able to provide vaccines to our City’s most vulnerable residents,” said Mayor Farrah N…
The City of Irvine's COVID-19 Task Force, in partnership with Orange County's Third District Supervisor Donald Wagner, will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting regarding COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, February 26 from 3 to 4 p.m.  This task force will…
South Coast AQMD will hold its second town hall meeting (Open in new window) on the topic of All American Asphalt, to take place on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 PM. Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan made the following statement regarding the next scheduled meeting: "The City…
The City of Irvine received $722,200 from the County of Orange to assist small businesses within the Irvine portion of Orange County’s 3rd Supervisorial District. Third District grant funds were to help cover the costs of business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
The City of Irvine is required to adequately plan and meet the housing needs of everyone in the community by updating its Housing Element every eight years. In the update, the City must identify enough potentially developable land suitable for residential use to meet Irvine’s new Regional Housing…