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The spring issue of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) is here! Meet City Manager Oliver C. Chi; sign up to join the Cool Irvine climate movement to help the City become carbon neutral by 2030; and learn more about the City's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community.…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 18-year-old Eric Quintanilla of Irvine following a robbery and stabbing during a drug deal at an Irvine Park. On February 4, just after 1 p.m., the adult victim reported to the Santa Ana Police Department that he was stabbed at Orchard Park in the City of…

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 2021. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large vacancies on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The Committee is committed to ensuring that every person living and working in the community is treated with fairness and has access to equitable services and…

Irvine, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2022) – Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD), with the assistance of the Santa Ana Police Department and the Garden Grove Police Department, arrested 28-year-old Allan Hoang of Monterey Park following a robbery at an Irvine restaurant on January 19, 2022. The…

Help support the single Marines, single parents, and geographic bachelors of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating bedding for their barracks. The 2/11 Marine Battalion is seeking new, unused twin sheet sets, twin blankets, and pillow cases. Donations can be dropped off February 1–28…

Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery: 52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb. The exhibition runs Sunday, January 30–Sunday, May 1, and will be accompanied by Jammin’ in the Palm Court, a three-part live jazz series. An opening…

The City of Irvine and the Fair Housing Foundation are hosting a free virtual workshop Tuesday, February 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Fair Housing Foundation, a nonprofit partner dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting equal access to housing, will share information including but…

On January 13, the City of Irvine celebrated the community-wide launch of the Cool Irvine program — a climate "moonshot" to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Irvine is one of three cities, along with Los Angeles and Petaluma, that will each receive $1 million to support the Cool Block neighborhood…

To help renters in our community easily access the information they need in one place, the City of Irvine has developed a comprehensive Renter Resources webpage and flier. The webpage can help residents get information on a variety of topics related to: Rental properties Finding…

The City of Irvine  is in the process of drafting a Residential Beekeeping Ordnance to permit beekeeping as an accessory use in single-family residential properties. A virtual Community Workshop was held Thursday, January 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. You can watch a recording of…

On January 13, the City of Irvine will launch its Cool Irvine campaign – an ambitious campaign to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. Everyone is invited to join and learn more about being part of the Cool Irvine climate movement. Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan, along with Congresswoman Katie Porter,…

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today, January 5, 2022 that the statewide mask mandate for indoor public spaces (Open in new window) which went into effect Wednesday, December 15, requiring anyone that enters a public space to wear a mask, regardless of…

Saturday, January 22 Interviews: Noon–4 p.m. Develop experience for your career and make an impact by working for the City of Irvine! Start your journey in Community Services or Public Safety by joining us at the Part-Time Job Fair Saturday, January 22 at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza. Interviews…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce its first exhibitions of the new year: Mirror and Terrain. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, January 29–Saturday, April 16. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, January 29, 2–4 p.m., and is open to the public. Presented…

California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) was enacted to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the release of methane emissions from organic materials decomposing in landfills, as well as to increase statewide edible food recovery efforts beginning January 1, 2022. California landfills remain…

California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) was enacted to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the release of methane emissions from organic materials decomposing in landfills, as well as to increase statewide edible food recovery efforts beginning January 1, 2022. California landfills remain…

Help us wrap up a year's worth of celebrations by joining us for the Block Party Incorporation Celebration Tuesday, December 28 — the date of our City’s incorporation! Our largest community centers will host mini celebrations all across Irvine for residents throughout the afternoon, with…

In an effort to ease odor reports throughout the City, an Odor Complaint Form has been added to the City website and the City app, Access Irvine. ​ To report an odor, open Access Irvine and click on How Can We Help or visit cityofirvine.org/HowCanWeHelp. There you can report the day, location…

The City of Irvine earned a nearly perfect score of 97 – on a scale of 0 to 100 – on the 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating system based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City…