Irvine City Council Selects District Map for March 2024 Ballot

At its October 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to put on the March 5, 2024, ballot, the formation of City Council districts, and the expansion of the City Council membership. The City Council also selected “Map 151” as the voting district map to be included with the ballot measure.

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At its October 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to put on the March 5, 2024, ballot, the formation of City Council districts, and the expansion of the City Council membership. The City Council also selected “Map 151” as the voting district map to be included with the ballot measure. 
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Irvine Police Department Awarded Traffic Safety Grants

Irvine, Calif. (November 6, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $380,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Funding will provide special traffic enforcement, community outreach, and enhanced traffic safety programs in our community through September 30, 2024.

"We appreciate our partnership with OTS," Chief Michael Kent said. "Addressing traffic concerns and reducing collisions on our roadways will always be a top priority."

Program goals:

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Engine-powered Garden Equipment Ban

The State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine (SORE) (Open in new window), such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and small chainsaws starting January 1, 2024.

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The State of California will be banning the sale of new small off-road engine-powered garden equipment (SORE), such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and small chainsaws beginning January 1, 2024. 
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Spread Holiday Cheer to Marine Families through Annual Toy Drive

The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The annual donation drive helps brighten the holiday season for families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. 

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The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger.
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City of Irvine Child Care Project Board Seeks New Member-At-Large

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for one volunteer member-at-large position on the Irvine Child Care Project Board. Established in 1984, the Irvine Child Care Project is a joint powers agreement between the Irvine Unified School District and the City of Irvine, overseen by the Irvine Child Care Project Board of Directors.

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Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Irvine, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on Friday, November 10, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Main Street.

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City of Irvine to Honor United States Military Veterans at Special Ceremony

The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at a special Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.

The ceremony is thoughtfully designed to express a spirit of gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States military with unwavering dedication, both in the past and the present. Special recognition will be given to local veterans, veterans groups, and military organizations.

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The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at a special Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.
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