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The City of Irvine is launching a one-time grant program for local nonprofits to provide services supporting the community’s most vulnerable individuals, families, and small businesses.  Applications for the Irvine Recovery Plan – Vulnerable Populations and Small Business Assistance Grants…

The City of Irvine encourages the senior community to take control of their health and wellness by attending the 13th annual Senior Fitness Expo Friday, August 26, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. This free event, geared toward adults 50 and older, features health screenings,…

At its July 26 meeting, the Great Park Board took an important step toward securing Great Park’s place as a world-class, metropolitan park when it approved a framework that organizes City Council-identified priority projects as part of the next phase of Great Park’s development. The framework…

Do you want to save money and operate more efficiently? The California Green Business Network can help your business thrive through our Green Business Certification. For a limited time only, businesses that complete their certification by October 31, 2022 will receive a $500 incentive. New…

Join the Cool Irvine Expo Saturday, August 13, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at Hangar 24 Orange County in Irvine. This free expo is open to all ages and an online RSVP is requested. Guests will learn about sustainable living and disaster preparedness, and get to meet their neighbors. Hangar 24 is located at…

The City of Irvine’s Financial Management & Strategic Planning Department received the prestigious 2022 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). This annual program recognizes procurement organizations that embrace…

Is your pet ready for its close-up? The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser to help provide top-tier care for center pets. Supporting life-saving programs at the center is easy — submit your favorite photo of your pet, then get your family and friends…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of the fall art exhibition, Chloe Jeongmyo Kim: Transplanted Panorama, presented as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Monday, August 1, through Friday, November 18. An opening reception will be held 1–3 p.m.…

Join your neighbors and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) at the annual National Night Out celebration. IPD will host festivities at three locations throughout the City. This free event features police vehicles and fire engines, appearances by SWAT and K9 Units, Drone Team demonstrations, crime…

The City of Irvine and the Fair Housing Foundation will host a free virtual Fair Housing Workshop Tuesday, July 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be held virtually via Zoom. The Fair Housing Foundation will share information including but not limited to:  COVID-19…

The City of Irvine is hosting Irvine Play Day on Thursday, July 28, to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month at Adventure Playground, Great Park, and Lakeview Senior Center. Residents are invited to drop in between 3 and 6 p.m. for games, treats, and giveaway items to celebrate Irvine’s top‑…

The City of Irvine will open calendar year 2023 facility reservation requests to the public in August. Reservation requests for indoor facilities, such as community centers and senior centers, and non-athletic use of outdoor facilities at community parks are opened annually according to the City’s…

           After a robust analysis of current and future City of Irvine operations and community priorities, City Manager Oliver C. Chi named Pete Carmichael as Great Park Executive Director and Tim Gehrich as Director of Community Development. Carmichael has served as…

The City of Irvine has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of…

Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris recently secured $2.8 million in funding for the City of Irvine to renovate the playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park, updating the recreational space to a Universal Playground that will meet the need of all residents regardless of ability. Sweet Shade is…

This is the driest year to date in California, based on records going back 128 years. With a hot summer ahead, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) urges you to do your part on using less water; find tips and resources at irwd.com/drought (Open in new window). Irvine residents are encouraged to…

The City of Irvine is giving away 1,000 complimentary tickets for the Fourth of July concert and fireworks show at FivePoint Amphitheatre thanks to a generous donation from Live Nation. Tickets to the Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s July 4 Spectacular: The Music of Queen are available on a first-come…

SB 1383 Community Information Meetings Residents of Irvine are invited to learn more about SB 1383 and the new state requirement to begin recycling food waste. This virtual town hall will focus on the Residential Food Waste Program, which applies to homes that currently have three…

Last week, the City of Irvine submitted an objection letter to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), highlighting the City’s concerns with OCTA’s proposed Orange County Maintenance Facility Project adjacent to Great Park. Consideration of the Orange County Maintenance Facility Project…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, is hosting its inaugural Fourth of July Field of Valor event July 1–10, 8 a.m.–10 p.m., at the Great Park Reflecting Ponds. Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, or fallen service…