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For Our Children Why cities legislate organics without fear or disruption By Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea The Irvine City Council’s nearly 3-year-old Organic Pesticide Use policy today is safe from federal harm. Section 9101 of H.R. 2, the Agricultural Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), which would have tied…

Under Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea’s leadership, the City Council’s Organic Pesticide Use policy has now been successful for more than two years, setting a national standard. The City Council has opposed Congress’s Farm Bill section 9101 that would likely have pre-empted cities’ abilities to adopt…

Help shape the future of Irvine programs by completing the online survey beginning December 17. The City of Irvine is conducting a public survey about the recreational activities offered to the community. Members of the public are invited to complete the online survey beginning Monday, December 17…

The City of Irvine is conducting a public survey about the recreational activities offered to the community. Members of the public are invited to complete the online survey beginning Monday, December 17, at cityofirvine.org/activitysurvey. Results from the survey will be used to assess how City…

Donald P. Wagner was sworn in for a second term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Farrah N. Khan and Anthony Kuo were sworn in to office today in front of a capacity audience during the City Council meeting at the newly renovated Council Chamber. Mayor Wagner was sworn…

Irvine Senior Services is offering free class demonstrations this January! This is your opportunity to try these exciting classes before signing up for the full session. Bollywood Dance Fitness combines music and dance for a fun, engaging workout. Thursday, January 3, 1–1:30 p.m. | Trabuco …

Donald P. Wagner will be sworn in for a second, two-year term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Farrah N. Khan and Anthony Kuo also will be sworn in, each to a four-year term. They join sitting Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea and Councilmember Melissa Fox. The swearing-in…

The Irvine City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday to enhance long-term financial planning by transitioning from an annual budget cycle to a two-year budget cycle. The two-year budget cycle, beginning fiscal year 2019-20, will be developed in the context of a comprehensive five-…

The City of Irvine has released a new electronic, interactive, web-based map to track development proposals in an effort to enhance transparency and aid citizens in understanding projects that may affect the community. The map features an overview of major developments approved in the last five…

Zero waste is all about minimizing your carbon footprint. Consider adding these sustainable items to your shopping list this holiday season to help reduce disposable waste: Reusable travel mug or water bottle Cloth napkins – Endlessly customizable and useful in many different ways, vintage…

The City Council will contemplate a two-year budget cycle at 4 p.m. at its November 27 City Council meeting at the Irvine Civic Center. Read City Manager John Russo and Assistant City Manager Marianna Marysheva’s op-ed published in the Orange County Register: Two-year Budget (Open in new window)

Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2018) –  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Saturday, November 17 from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.…

Support the 2018 Holiday Donation Drive Support from the community helps the center provide high-quality daily care and enhanced medical treatment to animals in need. Please help us spread joy this holiday season by donating to the Irvine Animal Care Center, allowing us to help the animals in…

The City of Irvine Animal Care Center hosts its 12th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday, December 9. More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring about 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption. More than 2,550 pets have…

Flip through the winter edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. In this issue, learn how your dollars make sense when you Shop Irvine! Our City has a number of recently enhanced retail centers ready to offer a unique,…

The community is invited on Tuesday, November 27, to honor Councilmember Jeffrey Lalloway and Councilwoman Lynn Schott for their dedicated public service at a presentation that begins approximately at 5 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. A public reception will follow at approximately 6 p.m. in the…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two winter exhibitions, one examining changing familial relationships and the other exploring physicality and the body. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, November 17–Saturday, January 19. A free reception open to the public is Saturday,…

The Irvine Animal Care Center 2019 Pet Calendar is on sale for $15. Purchase your copy today at the center during regular business hours. Proceeds from calendar sales go toward shelter and care for animals at the center. For more information, call 949-724-7740 or visit irvineanimals.org/…

On Tuesday, November 13, the Irvine City Council approved a motion by Mayor Don Wagner to contribute $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who vandalized Beth Jacob Congregation last month. The reward matches the $5,000 reward offered previously by the Anti-Defamation League (…

This month, the City Council will consider a significant change to how Irvine prepares and approves its budget. The City’s first-ever two-year budget, developed in the context of a comprehensive five-year financial plan, will be before the City Council at its November 27 meeting. A first review…