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The City of Irvine is seeking feedback from residents to support efforts in developing a five-year Children, Youth and Families Strategic Plan and a five-year Strategic Plan for Seniors. These plans play a crucial role in the development and implementation of programs, resources, and new…

The Irvine City Council recently approved a robust outreach initiative to inform residents and businesses about unclaimed property. California’s Unclaimed Property Law requires certain entities to report and submit their customers’ property to the State Controller’s Office (Open in new window) if…

Starting April 1, the City of Irvine will implement an organics recycling program that aligns with California’s organic waste reduction law, Senate Bill 1383. This law, which was passed in 2016, requires California cities to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2025.…

The City of Irvine is seeking feedback from residents to support efforts in developing a five-year Children, Youth and Families Strategic Plan and a five-year Strategic Plan for Seniors. These plans play a crucial role in the development and implementation of programs, resources, and new…

Mayor Farrah N. Khan has joined mayors across the country for the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking the Irvine community to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely. The annual challenge, which takes places April 1-30, is a nonprofit national…

IRVINE, Calif. (March 26, 2023) – Irvine Police arrest Los Angeles man following the sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl at an Orange County Public Library. The suspect is identified as 53-year-old Christopher Eduard of Los Angeles. He is described as 5’-9” tall, 125 pounds, and brown hair and eyes…

Irvine, Calif. (March 22, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) located a 20-year-old missing male deceased in the flood control channel next to 3512 Michelson. Christian Nathang Cruz, a resident of Irvine, was reported missing at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21. Cruz’s mother dropped…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of its annual High School Art Exhibition, presented again this year as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Monday, April 3 through Friday, July 21. A reception will be held Thursday, April 27, 4:30–6:30 p.m.,…

Following a rigorous nationwide recruitment, the City of Irvine has selected Sean Crumby to serve as the first Director of the new Project Delivery & Sustainability Department. In his new role, Crumby will be tasked with leading the new department responsible for achieving the City’s vast…

Irvine Animal Care Center 2023 Virtual 5K Supports Animals in Need Run or walk the Virtual 5K in April, and receive an exclusive medal while helping adoptable animals. IRVINE, Calif. (March 15, 2023): The Irvine Animal Care Center invites all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to support animals…

The City of Irvine and UCI Health announced an agreement for the healthcare provider to become the presenting partner of world-class sports complex that exists at Irvine’s Great Park. In addition to annual funding, UCI Health will provide public health and wellness events, education, strategic…

In July 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. In preparation for construction, site preparation and demolition of vacant structures will get underway the coming months. This includes soil testing, remediation and monitoring, and…

Following a national recruitment, the City of Irvine has named Christopher Slama as Director of Community Services and Dena Diggins as Deputy Director of Community Services. Slama comes to Irvine from the City of Huntington Beach, where he has held several key leadership positions, most recently…

The City of Irvine hosted three community budget meetings March 21-23 to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2023-25 budget. Staff from the City's Administrative Services Department presented an overview of the budget process through presentations and dialogue in order to…

On March 7, Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Topics included a review of 2022 accomplishments, as well as the vision for 2023 and beyond as one of the top ten fastest growing cities in the nation. In her address, Mayor Khan reiterated her…

Celebrate spring with the City of Irvine during the Egg-a-Pool-Looza event Saturday, April 8, 2─5 p.m., at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Children can enjoy family splash time, egg hunt stations, face painting, as well as spring crafts and games. New this year, special activities for…

On March 7, Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Topics included a review of 2022 accomplishments, as well as the vision for 2023 and beyond as one of the top ten fastest growing cities in the nation.     In her address, Mayor…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce its first exhibitions of the New Year: Aries Rising and North Node. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, March 11–Saturday, May 20. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, March 11, 2–4 p.m., and is open to the public. Rooted…

The City of Irvine has announced plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant, while also adding hundreds of acres of open space and a new residential housing village in North Irvine. The overall plan, which establishes the Gateway Preserve, contemplates the acquisition and shutdown…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Support the center’s new puppies and kittens, post-surgery animals, and animals healing from an injury by donating supplies such as formula, mother and baby cat food, and toys. Donate to the Foster…