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Travel the world at the 17th annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. This all-day event — now at the Orange County Great Park — features more than 100 performances representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids’ crafts and activities;…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, Nature/In Forms. The exhibit runs Sunday, Sept. 2–Sunday, Nov. 11, with an exhibition opening Sunday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit, opening, and parking are free and open to the public. Nature In/Forms …

Longtime public works employee and city engineer Mark Steuer has joined the City of Irvine as Public Works Director, and Kaitlyn Nguyen also has been hired as Economic Development Manager. “Kaitlyn Nguyen and Mark Steuer are dynamic and innovative public executives who will bring new ideas and…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of its latest exhibition, All Media 2018, an annual juried show featuring the work of Southern California artists. An opening reception is 4–6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, with award presentations beginning at 4:45 p.m. The exhibition runs through…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s latest ICTV video (Open in new window): Topic is fire services, overpayment, and next steps for the Irvine community.

Spooktacular Fun Days at the Orange County Great Park is Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual fall tradition features a treat town, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, entertainment, crafts, food, and more. Tickets will be available in September. For more information…

Flip through the fall edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. In this issue, travel the world at the Irvine Global Village Festival, which will be better than ever this year at the Orange County Great Park with on-site…

New deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 15 The filing period for non-incumbents for the office of Councilmember in the City of Irvine has been extended, the City Clerk announced today. Interested residents must file nomination papers for the General Municipal Election by the new deadline, Wednesday, Aug.…

Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted October 13–November 18 at the Orange County Great Park Visitors Center during the following hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays…

Make the season brighter for the City of Irvine's adopted Marine Battalion families by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12. Donations can be dropped off November 5–December 14 during the following time at the locations below: Irvine Civic Center, 1…

The Irvine Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on a Wildfire Preparedness campaign that kicked off Tuesday. The outreach focuses on the “Ready, Set, Go” strategy championed by OCFA. Irvine neighborhoods that are most at risk…

The Irvine Police Department and the Orange County Fire Authority are teaming up to educate residents about the risks of wildfire. The first step is to sign up at AlertOC.org (Open in new window).

Grab your swimsuit and enjoy recreational swimming with family while the movie Secret Life of Pets plays on the big screen during the City of Irvine’s Splash-In Movie & Recreation Swim on Saturday, Aug. 25, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. The family-friendly summer outing kicks off…

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating sober living home fraud and misuse of health insurance funds countywide. District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has said that he is using existing legislation and awaiting new legislation to clamp down on sober living crimes which, as a…

Irvine homeowners who need to make critical repairs to their homes may qualify to receive financial assistance up to $25,000 through the City of Irvine’s Residential Rehabilitation Program. The Program offers three percent interest-deferred loans and emergency grants to assist low income homeowners…

Longtime municipal executive Marianna Marysheva has joined the City of Irvine as Assistant City Manager. Marysheva began work on July 27; she was hired by new City Manager John Russo. “Irvine is fortunate to be able to retain Ms. Marysheva,” said Russo. “She has a great deal of experience in many…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two parent/guardian representatives. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission, providing input on the needs of the community…

In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the City Council this week will hold its meeting one day later than normally planned, on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Click here (Open in new window) for agenda.

County Assessor’s latest numbers place the City’s total at 9.43% for year   Irvine property values have soared in the past year, leading all other Orange County cities in percent increase at 9.43%, according to the Office of the Assessor’s preliminary assessments for 2018-19. “The robust…

Irvine, Calif. (July 26, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Aug. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police…