Join Mayor Christina L. Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30 at 5:15 for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with IUSD Board members, Ira Glasky and Lauren Brooks to provide updates about the City of Irvine and Irvine Unified School District and the impacts of COVID-19.
The…
The City of Irvine Rental Assistance Program application period is now closed. A lottery will be conducted during the week of July 27, where selected participants will then be reviewed for eligibility criteria requirements.
For questions, please contact rentalassistance@…
At the direction of the Irvine City Council, this past week COVID-19 testing capacity at the Great Park was expanded. The expanded testing capacity will continue into weeks three and four, and registration will reopen on Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. to fill additional appointments available through…
A 52-year-old male pedestrian has died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
This evening at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a dark colored Sport…
On July 13, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health has ordered additional industry closures (Open in new window) for indoor operations in the following sectors in Orange County:
Fitness Centers and Gyms (Open in new…
Irvine Police arrested 31-year-old Erik Baumle after he carjacked a Cal-Trans truck in the Boomer’s parking lot off Harvard and Michelson.
A Cal-Trans worker (victim) was sitting in his vehicle with the engine off when his passenger side door opened. The victim was startled and saw Baumle standing…
The City of Irvine, in partnership with Curogram and multiple laboratories, including local Pangea Laboratory, will begin providing drive-up COVID-19 testing for individuals that live or work in Irvine beginning Monday, July 13 at the Orange County Great Park.
Tests will be available to those who…
The City of Irvine is supporting a volunteer-driven food and school supply drive benefiting Families Forward. The community is invited to participate in an "Irvine Neighbors Helping Irvine Neighbors" drive-through food and school supply collection event on Saturday, July 11…
Irvine Director of Emergency Services Amends Face Covering Order to Align with State.
On Wednesday, June 24, Irvine City Manager John Russo, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, released an amended Executive Order requiring the use of face coverings.
This amendment aligns with new…
The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee has been busy supporting the City's adopted Marine battalion during the global pandemic as we mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Volunteers have raised funds and put together 110 Welcome Home bags for Marines who recently returned to Camp…
In an effort to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the City of Irvine has awarded Small Business Support Program grants to 511 local businesses.
The one-time grants of up to $10,000 are being distributed to businesses located in the County’s 3rd Supervisorial District from a variety of…
At its June 23 meeting, the Irvine City Council reconfirmed the two-tier rental assistance and lease cancellation assistance program approved at the last meeting. The entire $2 million program will now be funded by the one-time federal CARES Act dollars expected to be appropriated by the State to…
The Orange County Health Officer, following state guidance, has given approval for additional businesses to open Friday, June 12, including community pools, HOA pools, day camps, gyms, and movie theaters. On June 19, the Orange County Health Officer has also given approval for personal care…
The City of Irvine, following evolving State and County guidance, will begin to reopen City athletic fields for modified use, and offer day camps in community centers. The modification follows approval from the County of Orange for the City to establish reopening dates and guidelines for athletic…
The City of Irvine has released their 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. This Plan provides the City with access to grant funding opportunities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency intended to reduce vulnerabilities to future hazards and disasters. The…
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Together, the City of Irvine, its residents, and business community have been taking the necessary means and measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Staying at home, practicing social distancing, and wearing a facial covering whenever in public have been among some…
Enjoy movies and concerts in the park – with a twist – during the Irvine Summer Drive-In Series. This series of modified events brings the community together while safely following social distance guidelines. The Summer Drive-In Series features movies on the big screen and live concerts at the…
The City of Irvine, in keeping with evolving state and county guidance, will modify or re-open many recreation services and programs. Following recently released guidance from the California Department of Public Health, the City has scheduled modified summer camps, will open aquatic centers for…
The Small Business Grant Relief Program will support small businesses and community organizations impacted by COVID-19 in Orange County Supervisorial District Five. Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to eligible small businesses and non-profits within the district.
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett…
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 21-year-old Ryan Ray Staples yesterday for a bank robbery at the Bank of America located at 4500 Barranca Pkwy.
On June 9, 2020, Irvine Police responded to the location at approximately 3:40 p.m. after receiving information of a silent robbery…
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