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The Irvine Historical Society’s would like to welcome visitor's to the Irvine Historical Museum located in the oldest ranch building on the Irvine Ranch. The non-profit museum is run entirely by volunteers and is the only museum of local history with collections of Indian life, ranching,…

The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority are partaking in the Spark of Love Toy Drive Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mathis Brothers in The Market Place.  Residents and community members are invited to donate toys to help children in need…

The Irvine City Council has chosen Oliver Chi as its new City Manager, approving him at its November 9 meeting. His contract begins Friday, December 24. “As a City Council, we went through an extensive recruitment and interview process that included input from the community,” said Mayor Farrah N.…

The City of Irvine is hosting a Thanksgiving meal distribution to serve seniors, veterans, and their families. The meals will be provided by Orange County Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, to support families who may be experiencing food insecurity as a result of COVID-19. The drive-thru…

November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of native tribes in Orange County and indigenous people worldwide. Native American Heritage Month is also a good…

Plastic straws are one of the leading ocean plastic polluters; help us change that! No Straw November was created to bring awareness to the many plastic straws being used once and then thrown away in a single month. Jr. Ocean Guardians challenges you to refuse plastic straws the whole…

Santa is going digital this holiday season, and would love to hear from his friends! Use our magic online mailbox to send your letter, and get a reply as fast as reindeers fly. Gus, the City's official elf, will make sure all letters get to Santa and receive email responses. Allow one week for…

Irvine Animal Care Center is notifying the public of confirmed cases of distemper within its shelter. Veterinary staff diagnosed multiple puppies, which are being quarantined at the center or cared for at their adoptive homes. The Irvine Animal Care Center recently transferred in a group of puppies…

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the…

The Irvine City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending at its meeting on October 26. The spending plan for the $56 million allocation aligns with the City’s five strategic priorities: Quality of Life, Natural Environment, Traffic and Mobility, Fiscal Strength, and…

The City of Irvine invites the community to play an active role in helping to develop Great Park by participating in an upcoming planning and public input Town Hall Meeting.   We welcome your feedback and ideas to help the City of Irvine continue to develop a premiere …

The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County in their Thanksgiving Meal Drive, and invites the community to take part in a drive-thru food drive. Help families experiencing or at risk of homelessness by donating non-perishable food at a drive-thru food drive event at Lakeview Senior…

The City of Irvine was selected for the 2021 Beacon Spotlight Award and Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award by the Institute of Local Government. The City received the 2021 Beacon Spotlight Silver Level Award for its 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for City operations. In addition,…

The City of Irvine was chosen as one of three cities to participate in the Cool City Challenge to create a climate moonshot strategy — an ambitious, exploratory, and ground-breaking approach to reach communitywide and inclusive sustainability. Irvine joins the cities of Los Angeles and Petaluma as…

Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. The Annual Toy Drive benefits families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Help bring joy to these families during the holidays by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable…

OC Waste & Recycling (Open in new window) Informational Update  For comments, questions, or concerns for OC Waste & Recycling, visit their website (Open in new window). Residents can also report complaints to AQMD via their online complaint system at aqmd.gov/complaints (Open in…

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…

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 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…