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September 21 would have been Chuck Jones' 109th birthday, and we're celebrating BIG this weekend at Great Park as part of the extended Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity exhibition at the Great Park Gallery. With our partners at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, we have many ways to…

In a successful effort to prepare for and mitigate against wildfires, the City of Irvine has implemented an updated all-hazard evacuation map and a unique Hi/Lo siren to alert residents of the need to evacuate during an emergency. The Irvine Police Department released a Public Safety Announcement (…

The Orange County Power Authority is seeking public input on energy efficiency programs. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and in-person Tuesday, August 31, 3:30 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. Click here (Open in new window) to register. Once registration is complete, you will…

A reliable internet connection can make all the difference by breaking down barriers and giving people the chance to participate in life more fully, even beyond their neighborhoods. That’s why Cox Communications is working with local schools and libraries to help provide internet service through…

The HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) in the UCI Samueli School of Engineering has been awarded a $6M grant to establish a Public Road Network Platform for the development, evaluation, and deployment of emerging and future connected and autonomous vehicle …

IRVINE, Calif. (August 20, 2021): It has come to the attention of the City of Irvine that a lawsuit has been filed against it, alleging sexual abuse by a former, and now deceased, sergeant against a member of the Explorers Program in or about 1984-1986. The deceased sergeant separated from the…

City of Irvine Environmental Programs would like to invite residents to participate in the Cool City Challenge, which is a climate moonshot strategy to get the City of Irvine to carbon neutrality by 2030. This initiative, developed by the Empowerment Institute, lays out a strategy…

The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the driver of a black Jaguar XJ who struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in a crosswalk.   On Thursday, August 12, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a 31-year-old woman was crossing Encanto at Molino in the City of…

Celebrate the City of Irvine’s 50th anniversary at the Studio 50 Dance Party at Great Park Saturday, August 28, 6–9:30 p.m. Put on your best disco-era attire and come groove to the sounds of the ‘70s, in honor of the City’s founding in 1971. This event is free and open to all ages. The party starts…

The City of Irvine is seeking applications for five vacancies on the Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Board. The board is a public advisory body of the City of Irvine that reports to the Community Services Commission. Its members provide input on the needs of Irvine residents with…

The Irvine City Council approved a modification to the name of the Orange County Great Park at their meeting July 27. The action will drop “Orange County” from the park’s name, to be more reflective of the ownership of the park and its growing national appeal. “The City of Irvine is a top…

The City of Irvine was presented a $14.5 million check from Senator Dave Min at Cypress Community Center Wednesday, August 11, for the completion of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail project. Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and City Council members accepted the check at a presentation attended by State and…

Following a vehicle pursuit, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) has arrested a man and woman connected to the theft of a catalytic converter.  On August 13, at 2 a.m., an alert resident observed a catalytic converter being stolen near Great Park Blvd. and Ridge Valley and called IPD. A…

The City of Irvine encourages the community to take control of their health and wellness by attending the 12th annual Senior Fitness Expo Friday, August 27, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Rancho Senior Center. This free outdoor event geared toward adults 50 and older features health screenings,…

Join Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and Dr. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts for the Quality of Life: Air Town Hall Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. This is the fourth in the Quality of Life Town Hall series. This town hall will address air quality throughout Irvine and Orange County and how residents…

Irvine became the third city in California, and the first in Orange County, to adopt a carbon neutral goal by 2030. At its August 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to address climate change in Irvine’s environment, values, and energy sources. Known as the…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on Saturday, August 14, from 8 p.m.…

The City of Irvine invites the community to an exhibition reception for Art at City Hall: Suburban Ecologies Thursday, August 12, 3–5 p.m., at Irvine City Hall. Suburban Ecologies brings together multiple interlocking creative projects produced by Jesse Colin Jackson, a Canadian artist based…

At its August 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a climate resolution, addressing climate change in Irvine’s environment, values, and energy resources; the Irvine ACHIEVES resolution. The resolution sets climate goals for the City and includes key stakeholder and community…

The Irvine City Council has initiated a recruitment for the position of City Manager. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the Council and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our municipal government. The Irvine City…