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Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics (Dogs & Cats) The Irvine Animal Care Center is partnering with HEART and Vet Care Vaccintnation Services (VCVS) to offer low-cost vaccines and microchipping for your pets — making it easier than ever to keep them healthy and safe. Affordable,…

Irvine, Calif. (March 4, 2025) – 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…

The City of Irvine is excited to celebrate community, connection, and clean air through its second annual car-free open streets event, CicloIrvine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Residents, visitors, and businesses are invited to stroll, bike, and roll along a 1.4-mile car-free stretch of…

The State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine (SORE), such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, and small chainsaws starting January 1, 2024. This ban resulted in the eventual phasing out of this equipment. The City of Irvine sought to expedite this…

The City of Irvine will begin accepting applications for vacancies on the Irvine Residents with Disabilities Advisory Committee Monday, March 3. The committee is a public advisory body of the City of Irvine that reports to the Community Services Commission. Its members provide input on the needs of…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions, Metamorphosis: Mending the Wound and Michelle Andrade: Everything’s Fine, on view March 1–May 24. An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 1, 2–4 p.m., offering an opportunity to engage…

The City of Irvine is transitioning Library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. Join us at a series of informational meetings to provide input on the future of your library system and help…

This spring, make a difference in the lives of vulnerable animals by participating in the annual Irvine Animal Care Center Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Each donation helps provide essential supplies for newborn puppies and kittens, post-surgery animals, and those recovering from injuries.…

Irvine, Calif. (February 20, 2025) – 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…

Irvine, Calif. (February 20, 2025) – A man has died after being involved in a traffic collision. Today, at 3:34 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Campus Drive and Turtle Rock Drive. IPD and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA…

The City of Irvine is transitioning library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. With this transition, the City is committed to creating dynamic library spaces that foster civic engagement and…

IRVINE, Calif. (February 18, 2025) The City of Irvine invites the community to the annual State of the City Address, delivered by Mayor Larry Agran. The March 11 event will take place at the Irvine Civic Center and begins with a free public reception at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Mayor’s…

Read the spring edition of Inside Irvine for the latest information on City news and activities. Discover how Irvine is pioneering a more sustainable future with innovative initiatives like protected bike lanes, solar-powered EV charging stations, and meaningful ways you can…

IRVINE, Calif. (February 10, 2025) – A vehicle traffic collision occurred early this morning in the area of Jamboree Road and south of Warner Avenue. One driver has died from his injuries. This morning, around 1:35 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to reports of a traffic collision…

The City of Irvine will hold a Special Municipal Election Tuesday, April 15, for a Councilmember to represent District 5. At its December 10, 2024, meeting, the City Council called for a Special Municipal Election to fill a vacancy created with the November 2024 election. The open seat is for a…

The City of Irvine has released the new Available Property & Community Analytics Dashboard, which allows users to browse available property for sale and lease in the City of Irvine.  Featuring a variety of data, the new tool empowers business owners to view detailed real estate…

The City of Irvine reaffirmed its commitment to a greener future today as it planted coast live oak trees at the Great Park, with more to come as development continues.   These heritage trees are large, mature trees that will provide ample shade, creating spaces to gather and enjoy…

The City of Irvine, in coordination with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, has released the 2024 Irvine Innovation Economy Report.  The report employs a data-driven approach to identifying economic development opportunities for the City of Irvine, highlighting key innovation industries…

The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC), in partnership with the City of Irvine, is hosting the SBDC Small Business Clinic. This event provides business owners with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an SBDC consultant to address immediate business needs,…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $67,000 in 2024. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…