Irvine homeowners who need to make critical repairs to their homes may qualify to receive financial assistance up to $25,000 through the City of Irvine’s Residential Rehabilitation Program. The Program offers three percent interest-deferred loans and emergency grants to assist low income homeowners with health and safety, building code, and accessibility related repairs.

Longtime municipal executive Marianna Marysheva has joined the City of Irvine as Assistant City Manager.

Marysheva began work on July 27; she was hired by new City Manager John Russo.

“Irvine is fortunate to be able to retain Ms. Marysheva,” said Russo. “She has a great deal of experience in many areas of city governance, but she is exceptionally skilled in municipal finance. Her commitment to fiscal discipline is backed up by very strong problem-solving skills, and she is adept at finding long-term solutions in the face of competing priorities.”

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two parent/guardian representatives.

County Assessor’s latest numbers place the City’s total at 9.43% for year

Irvine property values have soared in the past year, leading all other Orange County cities in percent increase at 9.43%, according to the Office of the Assessor’s preliminary assessments for 2018-19.

Irvine, Calif. (July 26, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Aug. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police personnel, as well as explore police vehicles and learn important crime prevention tips.

The attached photo shows Mayor Donald P. Wagner, in response to Irvine voters’ direction, signing a letter on Monday, July 16, 2018 to the California Department of Veterans withdrawing the Strawberry Fields site near the Great Park from any consideration for a state Veterans Cemetery. Last week, the following statement by the Mayor concerned action taken by the City Council on July 10 regarding the advancement of a Veterans Cemetery in Irvine.