Orange County launched Text to 9-1-1 on February 6, 2019. The system has been implemented jointly in every public safety agency in the County. If for any reason you text 9-1-1 and it can’t be delivered, the texting party will receive a bounce back message advising “text is not available, please…
The City of Irvine was selected as the 2018 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence recipient for the “Your Irvine” marketing campaign. The City competed for the award against government agencies serving populations of 250,000 or more.
“This…
The City of Irvine in 2019, for the second straight year, has been ranked No. 1 in fiscal strength. The Truth in Accounting ranking of America’s largest 75 cities calculated how a city would fare financially after all the bills are paid. Irvine was given a surplus score of $4,400 per taxpayer…
Online registration continues through February 22 for the 32nd Annual Junior Games at Irvine Stadium, a track and field fundraising event. The Games will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Athletes who attend the Irvine Unified School District are eligible and it is open to students in…
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). Comprised of 15 members, the ICYFAC is an advisory body to the Community Services Commission and provides ongoing review and…
A foot pursuit Wednesday ended in the arrest of a suspect tied to at least nine residential burglaries in Irvine. Ismail Luqman Wasi, 20, of Irvine is suspected of breaking into homes in University Park and other areas, sometimes while residents were at home. The Irvine Police Department has…
Provider to support child care program at Loma Ridge Elementary School.
The Irvine Child Care Project, a joint power authority between the City of Irvine and the Irvine Unified School District, is requesting proposals from licensed nonprofit child care providers interested in operating a child care…
The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two spring exhibitions, one exploring the human condition through animal tableaus, and the other revealing complexities found in nature. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, February 9–Saturday, March 30. A free reception open to the public…
The community is invited to the grand opening of Portola Springs Community Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 26. Join City of Irvine officials for the dedication of the City’s newest community center, which features more than 14,000 square feet including a multipurpose room, expansive patio…
The City of Irvine has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award represents the highest form of recognition in government budgeting for a municipal entity.
The award is a significant…
Join the City of Irvine on its journey to enhance long-term financial planning by transitioning to a two-year budget. View budget presentation here. Click on the flyer to find the Neighborhood Meetings schedule, and watch our video (Open in new window) on how it will work.
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The City of Irvine is implementing a new type of traffic signal this month that increases the efficiency of left turns and improves traffic flow. The Protected-Permissive Left Turn or Flashing Yellow Arrow is a new type of display that accommodates left turns at select signalized intersections.
Under Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea’s leadership, the City Council’s Organic Pesticide Use policy has now been successful for more than two years, setting a national standard. The City Council has opposed Congress’s Farm Bill section 9101 that would likely have pre-empted cities’ abilities to adopt…
For Our Children
Why cities legislate organics without fear or disruption
By Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea
The Irvine City Council’s nearly 3-year-old Organic Pesticide Use policy today is safe from federal harm.
Section 9101 of H.R. 2, the Agricultural Act of 2018 (Farm Bill), which would have tied…
Help shape the future of Irvine programs by completing the online survey beginning December 17.
The City of Irvine is conducting a public survey about the recreational activities offered to the community. Members of the public are invited to complete the online survey beginning Monday, December 17…
The City of Irvine is conducting a public survey about the recreational activities offered to the community. Members of the public are invited to complete the online survey beginning Monday, December 17, at cityofirvine.org/activitysurvey.
Results from the survey will be used to assess how City…
Donald P. Wagner was sworn in for a second term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Farrah N. Khan and Anthony Kuo were sworn in to office today in front of a capacity audience during the City Council meeting at the newly renovated Council Chamber.
Mayor Wagner was sworn…
Irvine Senior Services is offering free class demonstrations this January! This is your opportunity to try these exciting classes before signing up for the full session.
Bollywood Dance Fitness combines music and dance for a fun, engaging workout. Thursday, January 3, 1–1:30 p.m. | Trabuco …
Donald P. Wagner will be sworn in for a second, two-year term as the City of Irvine’s Mayor, and newly elected Councilmembers Farrah N. Khan and Anthony Kuo also will be sworn in, each to a four-year term. They join sitting Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea and Councilmember Melissa Fox. The swearing-in…
The Irvine City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday to enhance long-term financial planning by transitioning from an annual budget cycle to a two-year budget cycle.
The two-year budget cycle, beginning fiscal year 2019-20, will be developed in the context of a comprehensive five-…
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