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By Molly McLaughlin On October 23, Irvine will take another step to enhance local government transparency, when our City Council considers approving an Irvine Sunshine Ordinance. The goal of the proposed Ordinance is to assure adequate review of various related agenda materials by the public before…

Great Park visitors, please take note: The Great Park Gallery is closed, effective Tuesday, October 16, until further notice due to nearby construction on-site. To best protect the current exhibit’s ceramic artwork, Nature In/Forms has been closed early. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will…

By John Russo and Marianna Marysheva This month the Irvine City Council will consider a significant change to how Irvine prepares and approves its budget. Like nearly all California cities, Irvine creates and approves a new General Fund budget each and every year. This is not a “best practice.” If…

On October 23, the Irvine City Council made the first of two votes toward approving a Sunshine Ordinance that would enhance government transparency by making agendas available 12 days in advance, rather than five.  A second, required vote for approval is set for November 13.. The goal of…

Join Orange County Soccer Club for their third playoff game, this Saturday! The playoff game will be held at the Great Park’s Soccer Stadium when Orange County Soccer Club takes on Phoenix Rising FC in round 3 of the USL Cup Playoffs. The team beat Reno 1868, 1-0, in round 2. Game begins…

The Irvine City Council will consider approval of an Irvine Sunshine Ordinance that would expand review time of nearly all upcoming agenda items to 12 days – which is four times longer than California law requires. The proposed ordinance will be heard during the City Council meeting beginning at 5…

The City of Irvine has been awarded for its “exemplary Information Technology (IT) practices” by MISAC, the Municipal Information Systems Association of California. MISAC announced the Technology Achievement awards for 2018 this month. Public agencies are recognized for best practices in IT…

Your little ghouls and goblins are invited to the Lakeview Senior Center for a morning of trick-or-treat stations, snacks, and activities. Trick or Treat at the Senior Center is Friday, October 26. Tours last approximately 30 minutes; drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tours are $3 per person.…

In an ongoing effort to promote voter registration and participation, the City of Irvine encourages all eligible residents who are not registered to vote to do so by October 22.  By registering to vote, qualified voters can participate in the November 6 General Municipal Election. Registration…

The community is invited to watch as the iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon is transformed into a jack-o-lantern face on Tuesday, October 2. Balloon pilots are lifted by a large crane to attach black vinyl tarp pieces to the Balloon’s sides, creating a jack-o-lantern face affectionately known…

Southern California Edison is hosting a half-day course designed for those interested in learning about the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Cities across California are required to enforce the 2016 California Green Building Code on January 1, 2017. The course will…

In partnership with Waste Management, the City of Irvine is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, October 27 at the Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes (dimensions 24 inches x 12 inches) at a mobile shredding unit…

The City of Irvine invites the community to provide feedback on proposed plans for the rehabilitation of Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp during Community Services Commission meetings scheduled for: Wednesday, October 3, 5:30 p.m., at Las Lomas Community Center; and Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 p.m., at…

Watch as the iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon is transformed into a jack-o-lantern face on Tuesday, October 2. Balloon pilots are lifted by a large crane to attach black vinyl tarp pieces to the Balloon’s sides, creating a jack-o-lantern face affectionately known as “Jack.” There is no…

Did you visit Irvine Global Village Festival this year at the Orange County Great Park? We want your feedback! Take a quick, two-minute survey to help us continue to improve the festival. Visit this link to participate: cityofirvine.org/festivalsurvey (Open in new window).

Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part 1 violent crime, FBI data for calendar year 2017 shows. The information released Monday shows that Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 13th consecutive year…

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the third consecutive year by Orange County Register readers. Irvine’s commitment to safety, its unparalleled parks and open space, and quality of education helped it maintain its status as the best place to live in Orange County.…

What is Community Choice Energy? Community Choice Energy (CCE) has been operating in California since 2002 following passage of Assembly Bill 117. CCE programs enable local government control over energy procurement to purchase power, set competitive rates, and collect revenue. The local utility…

The community is invited to a free event on Sunday, Sept. 16, with a new starting time at 10 a.m. and an official opening ceremony at 1 p.m., to officially open the new baseball stadium at the Orange County Great Park. Free parking.  Parking Map Event Flier Baseball Stadium Information…

It’s back-to-school time, and parents work hard to ensure your kids have a great and productive year. This also includes doing what you can for the environment.  When preparing your kids for school this year, you can help them be good environmental stewards at the same time. Make sure to reuse…