Irvine Fine Arts Center Showcases Student Work at 2022 High School Art Exhibition
The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of its annual High School Art Exhibition, presented this year as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Monday, March 14, through Friday, July 15. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, March 16, 5–7 p.m.,…
City of Irvine Expands Weekly Vaccination Appointments and Adds Two Sites
The City of Irvine is expanding its partnership with testing provider Covid Clinic. Vaccination sites at Great Park and Irvine Civic Center will be expanding to provide more vaccine appointments to the community. Additionally, vaccinations will be available beginning March 7 at existing Covid…
Youth Cricket Pitch Opening at Cypress Community Park in Irvine
The City of Irvine is excited to announce the first designated youth cricket pitch in Irvine will open Sunday, March 13, at Cypress Community Park. Construction began in January 2022, and the official opening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on opening day, Sunday,…
City of Irvine Celebrates and Recognizes Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Join us this month as we celebrate women – past, present, and future - who have helped shaped our City, region, and country. This year's theme is "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope."  Visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Spotlight page to…
Monthlong Foster Donation Drive Supports Young Pets at Irvine Animal Care Center
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…
City of Irvine Lights Clock Tower in Solidarity with Ukraine
The City of Irvine joins cities across the country in lighting City Hall in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine. This simple but meaningful gesture is one way Irvine is showing support to the Ukrainian community. The clock tower lights will be active beginning at dusk on February 28. The…
Join the City of Irvine in ‘Serving Up Smiles’ by Volunteering for Senior Services
Join the City of Irvine in “Serving Up Smiles” to our community’s seniors by becoming an Irvine Senior Services volunteer. Currently, there is an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers and Dining Room servers. Volunteers deliver and serve meals and drinks to seniors; shifts are available 11 a.m.–1…
Irvine’s State of the City Address takes place March 9 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre
On March 9, Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Topics included a review of 2021 accomplishments, as well as highlights and initiatives for 2022. In her address, Mayor Khan reiterated her commitment to healing, recovery, and growth. In 2021,…
City of Irvine Resumes One Irvine Program in North El Camino Real Community
The City of Irvine resumed its One Irvine program on February 14, 2022. One Irvine is a neighborhood revitalization program that enhances neighborhood conditions as neighborhoods age and transition to new generations of homeowners, and facilitates specific improvement projects in collaboration with…
One Irvine: Neighborhood Revitalization Program
The City of Irvine resumed its One Irvine program on February 14, 2022. One Irvine is a neighborhood revitalization program that connects Irvine residents with community-strengthening resources and with each other. The program enhances neighborhood conditions and facilitates …
Jammin' In the Palm Court: March 13
Jammin’ in the Palm Court In support of 52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb, the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex presents a three-part live jazz series, Jammin’ in the Palm Court. Inspired by the 1944 jazz film “Jammin’ the Blues,” Jammin’ in the Palm Court highlights the…
Orange County Power Authority Set to Deliver Power Beginning in April
Irvine residents will soon receive a notice in their mailbox about their options as the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is set to begin delivering renewable energy to Irvine customers.  OCPA is a new independent, locally governed, not-for-profit Community Choice Energy (CCE)…
Spring 2022 Issue of Inside Irvine
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.…
Irvine Police Arrest Robbery and Aggravated Assault Suspect
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…
Free 2021 Tax Preparation Services Available in Irvine
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…
City of Irvine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Accepting Applications for Two Members-at-Large
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 Police Arrest Robbery Suspects
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…
Support Marines this February with Bedding Drive
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…
52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb Exhibit Opens January 30 at Great Park Gallery
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…
Fair Housing Workshop: February 8, 2022
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…