Submissions for All Media 2019 exhibitors are being accepted through July 14, 11:59 p.m. The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites Southern California-based artists to submit artwork for consideration. This year, the exhibition will be juried by award-winning artist, curator, and writer Constance…
If a load of recycling contains non-recyclables – even by just a fraction – that entire load risks not being recycled. That’s according to new guidelines being enforced by China, a major importer of recyclable materials created in the U.S. Why does it matter? Quite simply, if you’re not recycling…
The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997. The exhibition runs Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, August 18, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m.
Artist Paul Gavin has dedicated his career to…
The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 13th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 35 pet rescue groups and animal shelters are expected to bring more than 500 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals for adoption.
The annual event…
For Our Veterans
Irvine’s dual process for locating a Southern California Veterans Cemetery
By Mayor Christina L. Shea
Last July, the Irvine City Council directed staff to study two City-owned properties – the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and the Golf Course site,…
The City of Irvine park system has been ranked 6th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index, effectively making Irvine the top-ranked city in California. With new parks, open space, and amenities added over the past year, the City rose from last year’s ranking of 10th in…
The 25th annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 Southern California artists. Original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography,…
The community is invited to the City of Irvine’s Swearing-in Ceremony for its newly appointed Councilmember, Michael C. Carroll, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Irvine Civic Center.
Councilmember Carroll fills the vacancy that was created when former Councilmember Christina Shea succeeded…
The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 26, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 27. The community is invited to these…
The newly opened Great Park Trails feature 1.5 miles of walking and biking space throughout the Upper Bee and Bosque area. These trails include decomposed granite pedestrian trails that are 4 feet to 6 feet wide, as well as an 11-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail and bike path. Learn More
A man who was caught taking pictures underneath a woman’s skirt has been arrested following an investigation by Irvine Police Department Detectives. Nathan Martin Haley, 45, of Portola Hills turned himself in to police last month.
On July 31, 2018, Irvine Police received a report from a victim who…
City Council votes 3-1 at May 14 Meeting to Fill Council Vacancy
Tonight at the Irvine City Council Meeting, Mike Carroll was appointed by the City Council to fill the current Councilmember vacancy. Candidate interviews were conducted earlier this afternoon by the City Council at its special…
The Irvine Animal Care Center currently has new volunteer recruitment opportunities available in our Foster Care program.
Foster Care Volunteering
Foster Care program volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, and baby rabbits, or animals recovering from a medical procedure. Foster…
The Irvine Police Department is proud to share its inaugural Biennial Report. Flip through for information on Crime Statistics, Response Times and by-the-numbers information for 2017-2018. You’ll also learn about the units that keep IPD at the forefront of modern policing and allow Irvine to remain…
Energetic volunteers are needed for the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, at the Lakeview Senior Center in Irvine.
The Marines wash approximately 150 vehicles each year, and volunteers are needed to hold signs on the street attracting…
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will be participating in International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) from May 5-11, 2019. The focus of ICAW is to educate the public about the important benefits of recycling organic waste into compost.
Throughout the week, OCWR will raise awareness on…
Irvine has one of the nation’s most interconnected and well-maintained bicycle systems. Whether you bike to work; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the…
To maximize efficiency, the Public Works Department has implemented a new web-based interactive Waste Management Plan (WMP) form. A completed WMP form is required from building and demolition permit applicants before they can obtain permits from the City. The new online form replaces the Excel…
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Saturday, April 27, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Irvine…
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance customer service, the City of Irvine recently launched a new text messaging option to help residents and contractors easily schedule inspections and obtain permit results from the office of Building and Safety.
SelecTXT allows users to schedule and…
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