Irvine Police Department Awarded $370,000 Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety on Road

The Irvine Police Department will increase traffic enforcement throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

"We appreciate our great partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety," Chief Michael Kent said. "This generous funding will be used for innovative traffic safety programs, sobriety checkpoints, and increased traffic enforcement. The Irvine Police Department works every day to keep our roadways safe and we remain committed to reducing collisions in Irvine."

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bbingham@cityofirvine.org
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Lt Bill Bingham
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949-724-7362
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Support Marine Families this Holiday Season with Toy Drive

Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. The annual holiday Toy Drive benefits families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Help bring joy to these families during the holidays by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger.

Donations can be dropped off October 31–December 14 during the following hours at the locations below:

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pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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949-724-6212
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Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. Donate a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger.

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Beyond the Decorative: Artists-Guided Tour

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949-724-6247
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Great Park Live
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Great Park

In support of the Great Park Gallery exhibition Beyond the Decorative, join the exhibiting artists for a guided tour on the processes and concepts behind their exhibited works. During a walking tour of the gallery, artists will engage audience members through insightful discussions on the details of how an artwork is created from the beginning stages to the completed work. No advance registration is needed for this free event.

For more information about Great Park arts, visit yourgreatpark.org/arts.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive - Dec. 10 Drive-Thru Drop-Off

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Irvine Civic Center
Department(s)
Military / Veterans
Community & Library Services Department

Make the season brighter for Irvine’s adopted Marine Battalion families by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee will be on-site at the Irvine Civic Center Parking Lot 3 next to Deanna Manning Stadium at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Please follow the event directional signs to the toy drop-off area. Have toys ready in the trunk and/or back seat of your vehicle. Volunteers will assist with retrieving your toy donation.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Holiday Toy Drive - Dec. 4 Drive-Thru Drop-Off

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Irvine Civic Center
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Military / Veterans
Community & Library Services Department

Make the season brighter for Irvine’s adopted Marine Battalion families by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee will be on-site at the Irvine Civic Center Parking Lot 3 next to Deanna Manning Stadium at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. Please follow the event directional signs to the toy drop-off area. Have toys ready in the trunk and/or back seat of your vehicle. Volunteers will assist with retrieving your toy donation.

City of Irvine Receives $2.8 Million to Develop a Universal Playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park

On Tuesday, October 25, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presented City of Irvine officials with $2.8 million in state funding to renovate the City’s playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park to a universal playground that will meet the needs of all residents regardless of ability.

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pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presented City officials with $2.8 million in state funding to renovate the playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park to a universal playground that will meet the needs of all residents regardless of ability.
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Universal Playground Coming to Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park
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Voting Options for the November General Election

Ballots for the November 8 General Election have been mailed and registered voters can cast their vote one of three ways.

At a Vote Center: Voters can bring completed ballots to any Orange County Vote Center regardless of where they are registered in the County. They can also register to vote, request a replacement ballot, get help in multiple languages, and vote with an accessible voting machine at a Vote Center.

There will be 14 Vote Centers in Irvine, with two opening Saturday, October 29:

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Public Information Office
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Fourteen Vote Centers are available in Irvine for the November 8 General Election. The City of Irvine City Clerk's Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 8, to answer questions and provide assistance. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/election. 
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Vote Centers

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949-724-6159

There are 14 Vote Centers in Irvine for the November 8 General Election.

Irvine City Hall will serve as one of two Vote Centers open in Irvine October 29-November 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City Hall Vote Center will have a drive-thru ballot drop-off option. 

Twelve additional Vote Centers will be open November 5-7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote Centers will be open on Election Day, November 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Vote Centers

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Phone
949-724-6159

There are 14 Vote Centers in Irvine for the November 8 General Election.

Irvine City Hall will serve as one of two Vote Centers open in Irvine October 29-November 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City Hall Vote Center will have a drive-thru ballot drop-off option. 

Twelve additional Vote Centers will be open November 5-7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote Centers will be open on Election Day, November 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Vote Centers

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Phone
949-724-6159

There are 14 Vote Centers in Irvine for the November 8 General Election.

Irvine City Hall will serve as one of two Vote Centers open in Irvine October 29-November 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City Hall Vote Center will have a drive-thru ballot drop-off option. 

Twelve additional Vote Centers will be open November 5-7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vote Centers will be open on Election Day, November 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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