Irvine residents are invited to join in for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss community travel needs around the Irvine Station. Irvine Station Connects… is a City effort to understand the needs for multi-modal access to and from the Irvine Station…
Flip through the fall online edition of Inside Irvine for the latest information on City news and activities. Learn about how the City is working to provide support and solutions for Irvine businesses by going al fresco and shopping and dining outside, what you need to know…
The California Department of Public Health has released guidance for youth sports activities to resume (Open in new window). The following criteria applies for all youth sports programs, including school-based, club, and recreational programs: Youth sports and physical education are permitted only…
Mayor Christina L. Shea is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 9th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, through the month of August.   “This annual…
The City of Irvine hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30, featuring IUSD Boardmembers Lauren Brooks and Ira Glasky. Thank you to our community partners at Irvine Unified School District for participating in…
The City of Irvine will distribute face masks received through the recent generous donation from FivePoint Holdings, LLC to community members in an effort to stem the tide of COVID-19 and safeguard Irvine residents and workers including first responders. The disposable face masks will be provided…
Stay connected with the arts this summer in the virtual art studio. This series of video tutorials for teens and adults, presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center studio technicians, include creative projects, technical instruction, and an inside look in the studio to inspire your artistic practice at…
The City of Irvine, Community Services Department is responsible for managing the Facility Reservation process, and reservations are accepted and processed on a calendar-year basis.  The following information is to provide notice that the City will begin accepting 2021 facility…
The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser. Is your dog, cat, or rabbit ready for its close-up? Submit your favorite photo of your pet, then get your family and friends to vote for your pet’s picture. All eligible photos with a minimum of five votes by…
To help stem the tide of COVID-19 and safeguard Irvine first responders, residents and workers, FivePoint Holdings, LLC has donated 1 million face masks to the City of Irvine in its continuing effort to provide critical resources where needed most in the region. In the initial days of the statewide…
Join Mayor Christina L. Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30 at 5:15 for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with IUSD Board members, Ira Glasky and Lauren Brooks to provide updates about the City of Irvine and Irvine Unified School District and the impacts of COVID-19.  The…
The City of Irvine Rental Assistance Program application period is now closed.  A lottery will be conducted during the week of July 27, where selected participants will then be reviewed for eligibility criteria requirements.  For questions, please contact rentalassistance@…
At the direction of the Irvine City Council, this past week COVID-19 testing capacity at the Great Park was expanded. The expanded testing capacity will continue into weeks three and four, and registration will reopen on Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. to fill additional appointments available through…
A 52-year-old male pedestrian has died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle. This evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a dark colored Sport…
On July 13, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health has ordered additional industry closures (Open in new window) for indoor operations in the following sectors in Orange County: Fitness Centers and Gyms (Open in new…
Irvine Police arrested 31-year-old Erik Baumle after he carjacked a Cal-Trans truck in the Boomer’s parking lot off Harvard and Michelson. A Cal-Trans worker (victim) was sitting in his vehicle with the engine off when his passenger side door opened. The victim was startled and saw Baumle standing…
The City of Irvine, in partnership with Curogram and multiple laboratories, including local Pangea Laboratory, will begin providing drive-up COVID-19 testing for individuals that live or work in Irvine beginning Monday, July 13 at the Orange County Great Park. Tests will be available to those who…
The City of Irvine is supporting a volunteer-driven food and school supply drive benefiting Families Forward. The community is invited to participate in an "Irvine Neighbors Helping Irvine Neighbors" drive-through food and school supply collection event on Saturday, July 11…
Irvine Director of Emergency Services Amends Face Covering Order to Align with State. On Wednesday, June 24, Irvine City Manager John Russo, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, released an amended Executive Order requiring the use of face coverings. This amendment aligns with new…
The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee has been busy supporting the City's adopted Marine battalion during the global pandemic as we mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Volunteers have raised funds and put together 110 Welcome Home bags for Marines who recently returned to Camp…