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Irvine City Manager Oliver C. Chi has announced several key executive appointments that will strengthen the City’s ability to advance strategic projects and initiatives, including building the Great Park, addressing the community’s health and wellness needs, and executing the City’s economic…

Get into the holiday spirit at the Great Park, where festive lights, art, and music bring a joyful atmosphere to the season. Enjoy a winter wonderland of interactive displays, photo opportunities, and family-friendly activities, all running through December 29. Palm Court Light Display: Stroll…

City of Irvine Mayor Larry Agran and Councilmembers Mike Carroll, William Go, Melinda Liu, and James Mai were sworn into office for their respective terms in front of a capacity audience tonight in the Council Chamber. The evening was a historic milestone for Irvine as the first swearing-in…

The community is invited to the City of Irvine’s swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected City Councilmembers Tuesday, December 10. Mayor-elect Larry Agran, Councilmember Mike Carroll, and Councilmembers-elect William Go, Melinda Liu, and James Mai will be sworn into office in the Council…

Irvine, Calif. (December 2, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be…

Orange County Waste & Recycling is holding a meeting regarding the proposed Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Frank R. Bowerman landfill. The meeting will take place Wednesday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Portola Springs Community Center. The project will convert the landfill gas that is currently…

After an extensive and competitive recruitment process, the City of Irvine has selected Julie Zeoli as its first Librarian, a significant step in establishing a new Library Services division. Zeoli comes to Irvine from the City of Yorba Linda, where she was Assistant Library Director and played a…

The City of Irvine is honored to announce the opening of the new Art at City Hall exhibition, Minna Chow: Traditional Chinese Brush Painting. The exhibition, opening Friday, December 13, features works by Irvine artist Minna Chow, who breathes life into the natural world through the ancient art of…

The City of Irvine has achieved a perfect score of 100 — and 15 bonus points — on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). It’s the third consecutive year the City has received a perfect score on the prestigious Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating, which serves as a benchmark for assessing how…

The City of Irvine took an important step in expanding opportunities for cycling with the opening of its first Class IV Protected Bikeway Tuesday, November 19. City leaders, staff, and community members came together to celebrate the opening, which included the first official ride on the 1.25-…

The City of Irvine paths and bikeways will be cleaner and greener with the addition of its first electric street sweeper to its fleet. A 2024 Dulevo D-Zero Plus sweeper known as "Evie" will keep Irvine clean and maintained, while preserving the environment. Joining the City's fleet…

The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with three signature events opening Saturday, December 7, at the Great Park. This year’s festivities include Illuminate Irvine and Holidayz at the Park, and the seasonal Holiday Market hosted by the Irvine Fine Arts Center.…

The City of Irvine furthered its commitment to inclusion with the opening of its first universal playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. Local leaders and community members were joined by members of the Irvine Eagles Special Olympics Basketball Team, which provided a demonstration of the…

The winter issue of Inside Irvine is available now at insideirvine.org.  Discover the Irvine Animal Care Center's commitment to providing compassionate and intentional care to animals in need as construction on the center’s long-awaited expansion and renovation has officially begun. Once…

Irvine, Calif. (November 12, 2024) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on…

In honor of veterans and in support of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. “Veterans Day is a chance to honor and support the many…

The City of Irvine has received a 2024 Digital Cities Survey award for its use of technology to enhance efficiency and customer service. Irvine was ranked ninth among cities with a population between 250,000–499,999 by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute…

The polls have closed in the November 5 General Election. Visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters (Open in new window) website for the reporting schedule, detailed precinct reports, and more.  For up-to-the-minute unofficial election results, click on the links below:…

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Join us in celebrating a space for everyone at the opening of Irvine’s first universal playground Thursday, November 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park, located at 15 Sweet Shade in Irvine.  Sweet Shade Universal Playground will feature multigenerational play components…