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The community is invited to take our online survey (Open in new window) to provide input on various bicycle and pedestrian-friendly alternatives to be considered for future development along South Yale between the 405 Freeway and University Drive.  A citywide virtual meeting was held…

Irvine, Calif. (February 27, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 37-year-old Santa Ana resident, Siu Kong Sit, after a school employee located hidden recording devices in a restroom at a local high school. This afternoon, IPD officers responded to Beckman High School (Tustin Unified…

Orange County United Way and the City of Irvine have partnered with Procurri and Ingram Micro to host an e-waste drop off recycling event on March 11, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvine Valley College located at 5500 Irvine Center Drive. Proceeds from the recycled items will support Orange…

Irvine City Manager Oliver C. Chi has appointed two highly experienced employees to serve as Assistant City Managers. Former Deputy Director of Human Resources Brian King and former Great Park Executive Director Pete Carmichael join Chi and Assistant City Manager Michelle Grettenberg in helping to…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two community member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee (ICYFAC). Comprised of 15 members, the ICYFAC is an advisory body to the Community Services Commission and provides ongoing review and…

The City of Irvine is launching a grant program for local emerging nonprofits that provide services and programs to the Irvine community. Potential grantees may be awarded $30,000 to $60,000. Applications for the Irvine Recovery Plan – Emerging Nonprofits Grant Program (IRP Grant Program) will be…

The winter issue of Inside Irvine is available now at insideirvine.org. Learn about the steps being taken to mitigate climate change; see how the Venta Spur Bridge is connecting Woodbury to the Great Park Neighborhoods; and discover why the City has been recognized as a great…

The University of California, Irvine is collaborating with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at the Bren Events Center on February 18. Residents are invited to watch the UCI men’s basketball team take on UC Davis on a day celebrating the relationship between the city and the university…

The City of Irvine is pleased to present the upcoming exhibit, The Great Picture: Making the World’s Largest Photograph, at the Great Park Artist Studios –– opening Sunday, February 19 and concluding Saturday, May 7. A group of six photographers – known as The Legacy Project – created The Great…

The City of Irvine is pleased to present Life on the Base: MCAS El Toro, a historical photography exhibition at the Great Park Gallery. An opening reception will be held Sunday, February 19, 1–3 p.m. A three-part live swing and jazz music series, Swingin’ in the Palm Court, will take place in…

Help support the single Marines, single parents, and geographic bachelors of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating bedding and towels for their barracks. The 2/11 Marine Battalion is seeking new, unused towels, washcloths, standard pillows, and standard pillowcases. Donations can be…

Fix Your Sprinklers Workshop Learn how to save money and water by repairing and maintaining your irrigation system. Find out the easiest way to update sprinklers to drip irrigation. When: Wednesday, July 12, 6 p.m. Where: IRWD Headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine Sign up here (Open in new…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large and two student vacancies on the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee. The committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management, mobility, open space, and…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large and two student vacancies on the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee. The committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management, mobility, open space, and…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2022. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…

The Fair Housing Foundation is hosting a virtual fair housing workshop Tuesday, February 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via Zoom.   Register for this free workshop (Open in new window) for tenants, landlords, property managers, and interested parties. The workshop will cover …

Update: Irvine, Calif. (January 15, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Irvine resident, Tyler Shipper, after his father was found deceased in the home they share. Yesterday morning, IPD officers and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a residence on…

Irvine, Calif. (January 14, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 24-year-old Irvine resident, Tyler Shipper, after a family member was found deceased in the home they share. This morning, IPD officers and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a residence on Windwood…

Join the City of Irvine, in partnership with the nonprofit OC Goes Solar, for a virtual workshop on how you can take part in the Solarize Irvine program. Solarize Irvine helps Irvine residents who are interested in going solar and learning about new ways to support the City's ambitious goal of…

After a national recruitment, seasoned finance professional Dahle Bulosan has been named Director of Administrative Services for the City of Irvine.  Bulosan has more than 23 years of progressive finance experience and is joining Irvine from the City of Huntington Beach, where for the past 16…