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In an effort to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the City of Irvine has awarded Small Business Support Program grants to 511 local businesses. The one-time grants of up to $10,000 are being distributed to businesses located in the County’s 3rd Supervisorial District from a variety of…

At its June 23 meeting, the Irvine City Council reconfirmed the two-tier rental assistance and lease cancellation assistance program approved at the last meeting. The entire $2 million program will now be funded by the one-time federal CARES Act dollars expected to be appropriated by the State to…

The Orange County Health Officer, following state guidance, has given approval for additional businesses to open Friday, June 12, including community pools, HOA pools, day camps, gyms, and movie theaters. On June 19, the Orange County Health Officer has also given approval for personal care…

The City of Irvine, following evolving State and County guidance, will begin to reopen City athletic fields for modified use, and offer day camps in community centers. The modification follows approval from the County of Orange for the City to establish reopening dates and guidelines for athletic…

The City of Irvine has released their 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. This Plan provides the City with access to grant funding opportunities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency intended to reduce vulnerabilities to future hazards and disasters. The…

Calling all photographers!  Together, the City of Irvine, its residents, and business community have been taking the necessary means and measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Staying at home, practicing social distancing, and wearing a facial covering whenever in public have been among some…

Enjoy movies and concerts in the park – with a twist – during the Irvine Summer Drive-In Series. This series of modified events brings the community together while safely following social distance guidelines. The Summer Drive-In Series features movies on the big screen and live concerts at the…

The City of Irvine, in keeping with evolving state and county guidance, will modify or re-open many recreation services and programs. Following recently released guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the City has scheduled modified summer camps, will open aquatic centers for…

The Small Business Grant Relief Program will support small businesses and community organizations impacted by COVID-19 in Orange County Supervisorial District Five. Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to eligible small businesses and non-profits within the district. Supervisor Lisa Bartlett…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 21-year-old Ryan Ray Staples yesterday for a bank robbery at the Bank of America located at 4500 Barranca Pkwy.   On June 9, 2020, Irvine Police responded to the location at approximately 3:40 p.m. after receiving information of a silent robbery…

On June 9, 2020 the Irvine City Council passed and adopted resolution No. 20-47 affirming that the City of Irvine will not and does not tolerate the violent treatment of other and the disregard of the sanctity of human life.  WHEREAS, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African American man,…

Flip through a special online summer edition of Inside Irvine for the latest information on City news and activities. Read about the many ways our community has come together as we fight the spread of COVID-19. From helpful volunteers to City staff providing essential services to…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is joining shelters and rescues across the country for the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend, a collective effort to encourage the public to safely #AdoptFromHome. When you adopt a pet by appointment June 5–7, you will receive a new adopter kit from PetSmart or…

Eligible businesses can apply for one-time grants of $10,000 IRVINE, Calif. (June 2, 2020):  The City of Irvine will launch the Small Business Support Program to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on local small businesses on Wednesday, June 3 at 8 a.m. Businesses located in Irvine with…

Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) became aware of a planned protest scheduled to take place this afternoon at Irvine City Hall in response to the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel and IPD immediately began planning for this event…

At a special meeting on May 29, the Irvine City Council voted to establish a program to provide financial support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding for the Local Business Support Program comes from a $5 million grant from the County of Orange, through the federally approved CARES…

                                                           Irvine Police arrested 22-year-old Kaveh Shahriari on suspected arson after he…

At its meeting on May 26, the Irvine City Council unanimously voted to not approve a contract with US Health Fairs for drive-up COVID-19 testing after it could not reach an agreement with the nonprofit organization. The Council also directed City staff to continue with vigorous efforts to find and…

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A 70-year-old female bicyclist has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle.   This morning at approximately 9:59 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a gray Mercedes…