Veterans Day is a time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In honor of our veterans and in support of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 11,…
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community members can drop off unwanted medications at three designated locations in the City of…
The City of Irvine and the Fair Housing Foundation will host a free Fair Housing Workshop November 3, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Irvine City Hall.
The Fair Housing Foundation will share information including but not limited to:
COVID-19
New federal…
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) has established a residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program (Open in new window) to offset the cost of an electric lawn mower.
Through the Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program, participants can purchase a new electric lawn mower…
Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan has been featured in the Meet the Mayors of Orange County edition of School News Roll Call.
Mayor Khan's interview highlights the City of Irvine's 50th anniversary of incorporation and the ways in which we have continued to thoughtfully serve…
Police Chief Michael Kent was sworn in today as Chief of the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Chief Kent is a 19-year law enforcement veteran who has served the City of Irvine since 2002. He is the first Irvine Police Chief to grow up in Irvine and rise through the ranks from police explorer to…
Police Chief Michael Kent was sworn in today as Chief of the Irvine Police Department (IPD). Chief Kent is a 19-year law enforcement veteran who has served the City of Irvine since 2002. He is the first Irvine Police Chief to grow up in Irvine and rise through the ranks from police explorer to…
The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations. It provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…
The Irvine Fine Arts Center is thrilled to welcome the community to the 39th annual Holiday Faire Saturday, November 6 at Great Park.
Featuring 100 local and regional artisans showcasing unique handmade gifts for purchase — including holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics,…
The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two new fall exhibitions: Manos and I Shot an Arrow. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, October 16–Saturday, December 18. A free opening reception with the artists is Saturday, October 16, 2–4 p.m., and is open to the public.
Presented in…
Dress in your spooky-best and join us at the pool to celebrate Halloween during the City of Irvine Monster Splash event Saturday, October 23, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
In addition to trick-or-treating around the pool decks, we’ll have a floating pumpkin patch and decorating station.…
The City of Irvine offers free COVID-19 testing for eligible individuals at multiple City facilities through our partnership with operator Covid Clinic.
Covid Clinic testing sites are available at Irvine Civic Center, Las Lomas Community Center, Quail Hill Community Park,…
In honor of the City's 50th anniversary of incorporation, check out a tribute to Irvine's past accomplishments and future initiatives in the latest issue of the Orange County Business Journal here (Open in new window).
This year, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of the City of Irvine's…
The oil spill off the Orange County coast is having a devastating impact on birds, fish, and other wildlife. Many beaches are closed and there is a ban on fishing or collecting any shellfish from Huntington Beach to Dana Point.
Please do not try to catch any oiled animals. Report wildlife…
At Bommer Canyon Trailhead in Irvine on October 5, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (District 74) will present a $1 million check to City of Irvine officials on behalf of the State of California for the Bommer Canyon fire prevention fuel modification and restoration.
This funding comes from SB…
The City of Irvine is again joining the statewide effort to improve air quality by encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in California Clean Air Day on October 6.
Clean Air Day is part of an educational project of the Coalition for Clean Air. It was established…
In honor of the City’s 50th anniversary and as part of the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative, the City of Irvine and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center are collaborating to offer the We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series for Chinese-Irvine Newcomers, in…
The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the sixth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers.
As Irvine commemorates its 50th anniversary this year, it celebrates its history of innovation, unmatched quality of life, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The City of Irvine is proud to announce it was one of 11 cities to receive Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence from the League of California Cities at its Annual Conference and Expo September 22–24 in Sacramento, California.
Established in 1982, the Helen Putnam Award for Excellence program…
Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2020. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 16th consecutive year…
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