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  Irvine Police arrest 49-year-old Benjamin Laubbacher following an attempted robbery at the Irvine Spectrum Center and a robbery of a grocery store cashier.   On Monday, March 1, shortly after 7:00 p.m., an employee of the Adidas retail store at the Irvine Spectrum Center reported an…

The City of Irvine will host a second Virtual Community Budget Meeting on March 25 for the upcoming fiscal year 2021-23 Biennial Budget cycle. The meeting will include virtual presentations and dialogue to answer budget questions and discuss community insights. The workshop will…

When life around the globe returns to normal, our world cannot return to business-as-usual. Our global community has been shocked by the largest global crisis in a generation. COVID-19 has shown us the necessity of thinking ahead, but the next crises are already on their way. Climate change,…

To continue to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on Irvine’s residential renters, the City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, will be allocating approximately $17.7 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The program is funded through a combination of…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Support the center’s new puppies, kittens, and young rabbits, as well as recuperating animals, by donating supplies such as formula, towels, and toys. View a complete wish list at irvineanimals.org…

Effective Friday, February 26, all OUTDOOR organized youth sports and recreation (including K-12 school programs, community sponsored recreational programs, and privately-organized clubs and leagues) involving “moderate” and “high-contact” between players will be permitted to resume in Orange…

Irvine Police arrested 41-year-old Jose Antonio LozanoMartinez on suspected arson after he intentionally set multiple fires along the 261 Toll Road. Last night, at approximately 6:22 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD), the California Highway Patrol, and the Orange County Fire Authority (…

Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address virtually from the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber on February 23. Topics included COVID-19 impact and City response, community investment and development, cultural diversity, City awards, and the celebration of Irvine’s 50th anniversary…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is in the design phase of a major renovation project, and members of the public are invited to a virtual meeting to learn more about the plans. The center was opened in 1982, and manages more than 1,700 adoptions and reunifications …

Through the leadership of Mayor Farrah N. Khan, the City of Irvine and MemorialCare partnered together to offer a COVID-19 small trial vaccine clinic for Irvine’s most vulnerable seniors. “I’m thrilled to be able to provide vaccines to our City’s most vulnerable residents,” said Mayor Farrah N…

The City of Irvine's COVID-19 Task Force, in partnership with Orange County's Third District Supervisor Donald Wagner, will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting regarding COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, February 26 from 3 to 4 p.m.  This task force will…

South Coast AQMD will hold its second town hall meeting (Open in new window) on the topic of All American Asphalt, to take place on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 PM. Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan made the following statement regarding the next scheduled meeting: "The City…

The City of Irvine received $722,200 from the County of Orange to assist small businesses within the Irvine portion of Orange County’s 3rd Supervisorial District. Third District grant funds were to help cover the costs of business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and…

The City of Irvine is required to adequately plan and meet the housing needs of everyone in the community by updating its Housing Element every eight years. In the update, the City must identify enough potentially developable land suitable for residential use to meet Irvine’s new Regional Housing…

The spring issue of "Inside Irvine" (Open in new window) is here! Read about the restoration taking place after the Silverado fire; take the #IrvineCares pledge to help slow the spread of COVID-19; learn more about the City's initiatives to tackle climate change and focus on sustainability; and…

IRVINE, Calif. (February 11, 2021) Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan will deliver the State of the City Address Tuesday, February 23 at 5 p.m. Mayor Khan will offer a look back on accomplishments from 2020 and will share initiatives and highlights for 2021, including the City’s 50th anniversary. Due to…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way (OCUW), is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2020. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…

February is black history month. In Irvine we celebrate our diversity and the many cultures that make up our resident-base, including our black community. It's a time to celebrate and honor those who have helped illuminate the path to a brighter future.  On Tuesday, February 9 the Irvine…

The City of Irvine and our partnering nonprofits and utilities can assist residents if they are experiencing financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Nonprofit Housing Assistance  The City of Irvine works with two nonprofits that can assist with rental and utility assistance,…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two community member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee (ICYFAC). Composed of 15 members, ICYFAC is an advisory body to the Community Services Commission and provides ongoing review and evaluation of…