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The Irvine Public Library is excited to announce the launch of Summer with the Library, a celebration of learning, reading, and discovery through free, library-led programs. The series offers a diverse mix of events and programming designed to spark a lifelong love of reading and support literacy…

The community is invited to participate in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine, Friday, June 6.  Riders of all ages can participate in the Community Bike Tour, opting for a 5-mile ride loop or a 25-mile ride…

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested four adult males and a female believed to be linked to a transnational organized crime ring. On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at about 1:45 p.m., a resident on Cultivate called IPD dispatch after getting alerts from his…

The community is invited to celebrate National Public Works Week Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244. Meet staff in the City of Irvine's Public Works & Sustainability Department, learn about projects planned for Irvine, and get advice on…

In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Irvine invites the community to participate in two meaningful ceremonies that honor and remember the lives of U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice –– the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony Sunday, May 25, and the Memorial…

Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco was sworn into office Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Council Chamber surrounded by family, friends, and community members. Franco represents Council District 5, which includes the communities of Woodbridge, University Park, Rancho San Joaquin, and…

To help children stay safe around water this summer, the City of Irvine is launching the Floatie Exchange Program, an initiative offering free U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets in exchange for non-approved personal flotation devices for children ages 6 and younger.    The Floatie…

If you have visited the Great Park recently, you may have noticed a refreshed look along the park’s grounds at the Walkable Historical Timeline. Dr. Keith L. Nelson and Dr. Spencer C. Olin began developing the Great Park Walkable Historical Timeline and its companion handbook in the early 2000s as…

In 2017, the Organic Leadership Award was presented to the City of Irvine by Beyond Pesticides and Pepperdine University for the adoption of Irvine’s Integrated Pest Management Policy. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) honored the City of Irvine for its effort to reduce the…

This summer, the City of Irvine is buzzing with exciting updates, groundbreaking projects, and community events you won’t want to miss. A New Chapter for Irvine Libraries Make this summer one for the books! The Irvine Public Library System is getting a major refresh, with enhanced services, state-…

The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the fourth annual Pride in Irvine event Thursday, May 22, 5–7 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza in honor of Harvey Milk Day and June Pride Month.  The event will feature the raising of the Progress Flag in front of City Hall as a symbol…

The City of Irvine and Irvine-based company Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. invite the community to experience Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN, a special exhibition running May 18 through September 28 at Great Park Gallery. The exhibition kicks off with a free, opening…

Thousands of community members, business leaders, and stakeholders descended on Great Park Live in Irvine, Tuesday afternoon for the “State of the Great Park,” an event designed to bring to life the future of the park, including the debut of a full-size Whoosh model — an innovative aerial transport…

Building Safety month was established by the International Code Council (ICC) to raise awareness about both the importance of safe buildings, as well as the role of the new building codes in ensuring their ability to improve public health, provide protection from natural disasters and prevent…

The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember-elect Betty Martinez Franco Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber. Please note: The City is making improvements to the Civic Center Parking Lot, significantly impacting parking…

The California Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the state of California, including Irvine. These maps use the latest climate data, fire history, topography, and wildfire modeling to classify areas as Moderate, High, or Very High fire hazard…

The City of Irvine’s second annual CicloIrvine: An Open Streets Event is Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located along Campus Drive between University Drive and Culver Drive, this celebration will bring the community together to experience Irvine’s public spaces and local businesses in a…

Eight pickleball courts are coming to Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge as the City works to meet growing demand for the sport. Along with the courts, four shade structures, site lighting improvements, and upgrades to the restroom facility are being completed. The project also includes the…

Eight pickleball courts are coming to Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge as the City works to meet growing demand for the sport. Along with the courts, four shade structures, site lighting improvements, and upgrades to the restroom facility are being completed. The project also includes the…

At its April 22 meeting, the Great Park Board authorized City staff to enter into negotiations with Swyft Cities for an initial operating segment of the Whoosh aerial transport system at the Great Park in Irvine. This includes a donation from Swyft Cities that would accelerate its installation and…