City of Irvine Earns a Perfect Score of 100 in Nationwide Municipal Equality Index for the Second Consecutive Year

The City of Irvine, for the second consecutive year, earned a perfect score of 100 – and nine bonus points – on the 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating system based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City leadership's public position on equality.

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Holiday Toy Drive: Drive-Thru Drop-Off

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Irvine Civic Center

Cruise into the holiday spirit with the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee at the Holiday Toy Drive: Drive-Thru Drop-Off Saturday, December 9, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Irvine Civic Center.

Pack up your car with a brand-new, unwrapped toy suitable for children ages 12 and younger.

Drive to the designated drop-off spot at the Irvine Civic Center Parking Lot, right next to Deanna Manning Stadium at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

Free Compost for Irvine Residents

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949-724-7669
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Great Park Live

Irvine residents can receive up to three pre-packaged bags (20 pounds per bag) of free compost December 9, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Great Park, Parking Lot 8.

Directions from 5 and 405 Freeways:

- Exit Sand Canyon Avenue and turn left.
- Turn right on Great Park Boulevard.
- Lot 8 is located off of Skyhawk and Great Park Boulevard, next to Wild Rivers.

Download a flier for this event.

Paper-Shredding at Lakeview Senior Center — January 2024

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environmentalprograms@cityofirvine.org
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Free
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Lakeview Senior Center
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Sustainability Division

In partnership with the City of Irvine, WM, the City's waste hauler, is hosting a free paper-shredding event. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes. The event is first-come, first-served and will end early if truck capacity is reached. Customers who wish to watch their paper be shredded will need to park in a designated area away from the truck and staff.

Get Free Compost December 9

Free Compost for Irvine Residents

Irvine residents can receive up to three pre-packaged bags (20 pounds per bag) of free compost December 9, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Great Park, Parking Lot 8.

Direction from 5 and 405 Freeways:

  • Exit Sand Canyon Ave. Turn Left.
  • Turn Right on Great Park Blvd.
  • Lot 8 is located off of Skyhawk and Great Park Blvd, next to Wild Rivers.

Download a flier for this event here.

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Irvine residents can receive up to three pre-packaged bags (20 pounds per bag) of free compost December 9, 9 a.m.–noon, at the Great Park, Parking Lot 8.
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City of Irvine Wins 2023 Digital Cities Survey Award from Center for Digital Government

IRVINE, Calif. (November 30, 2023): The City of Irvine received a 2023 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government.

Irvine ranked eighth in the 250,000–499,999 population category for utilizing technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency, digital privacy rights, and digital equity, and those finding innovative ways to support solutions for social challenges facing cities today. 

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The City of Irvine received a 2023 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government.
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Art at City Hall Exhibition Paul Gardner: A Retrospective Opens December 11

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce a new Art at City Hall exhibition, Paul Gardner: A Retrospective, which celebrates the contributions and work of the late Paul Gardner, a visionary artist who had a profound impact in cultivating the local art scene in Orange County. Paul Gardner: A Retrospective opens Monday, December 11, and concludes Friday, March 22. An opening reception will be held Thursday, January 11, 4–6 p.m., at Irvine City Hall.

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The City of Irvine is pleased to announce a new Art at City Hall exhibition, Paul Gardner: A Retrospective. The exhibition opens Monday, December 11, and concludes Friday, March 22. An opening reception will be held Thursday, January 11, 4–6 p.m., at Irvine City Hall.
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Exhibition Opening Paul Gardner: A Retrospective

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For over two decades, the late Paul Gardner contributed to the cultural landscape of Irvine by teaching painting at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Whether inspired by water's graceful flow or the dynamic energy of music, sound, and movement, his work transports viewers to immersive environments. Through a celebratory exploration of his life’s work, Paul Gardner: A Retrospective showcases the deep connection Gardner had with his surroundings. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/artatcityhall.

Irvine Fine Arts Center Announces Fall Exhibitions

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce its fall exhibitions: Revision and Into the Garden. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, November 18 through Saturday, February 3. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, November 18, 2–4 p.m., and is open to the public.

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The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce its fall exhibitions: Revision and Into the Garden. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, November 18 through Saturday, February 3. 
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City of Irvine Receives $990,000 for Irvine Police Department Electric Vehicles

Today, Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine) presented City of Irvine officials with $990,000 in state funding that will allow the Irvine Police Department to introduce a fleet of all-terrain and on-road electric vehicles for policing service in and around the Great Park.

The new fleet will include cutting-edge Ford Lightning trucks, Ford Mustang Mach Es, Polaris Rangers, and versatile all-terrain vehicles, marking a significant step toward modernizing the Irvine Police Department (IPD) vehicle fleet.

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