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The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to the 30th annual Studio Arts Festival, Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Community Park adjacent to the center. This free outdoor event is an opportunity to discover and purchase unique, handcrafted art from local artists. …

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting a Community Compost Giveaway Saturday, May 4, 7:30 a.m.–noon. OCWR will be distributing ready-to-use compost free of charge at all three county greeneries. At Bee Canyon Greenery and Capistrano Greenery, residents are encouraged to bring…

Read the summer edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest information on City news and activities. Check out Inside Irvine's fresh new look, debuting this issue to reflect the innovative, vibrant spirit of our diverse community. Plus, start planning…

The City of Irvine is hosting its annual Baby Gift Drive to benefit the adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. This initiative provides essential supplies, support, and care for Marine families. Donating new and unopened items like burp cloths, lotions, soaps, newborn gowns, onesies, receiving blankets,…

The City of Irvine has begun construction in the Western Sector of the Great Park, near the traffic circle at Corsair and Phantom and on the north and west sides of Parking Lot 2. The area previously known as the North Lawn, is being developed into a temporary amphitheater, Great Park Live. The…

The University of California, Irvine, is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 3. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, while celebrating the relationship between the City and the university. "…

In honor of Harvey Milk Day and June Pride Month, the City of Irvine will host its third annual Pride in Irvine event. Come stand together Wednesday, May 22, 5–7 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza, as the City raises the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in recognition and support of…

After an extensive national search, City Manager Oliver C. Chi named Stephanie Frady as the new Director of Community Development. This selection marks the culmination of a rigorous recruitment and comprehensive review process. Stephanie has been an integral part of the Irvine community since…

The City of Irvine dedicated a sycamore grove within the Bommer Canyon Preserve in memory of former City Councilmember and Planning Commissioner Mary Ann Gaido, whose vision and leadership were a driving force behind the City’s purchase of thousands of acres of open space. Commissioner Gaido, who…

The University of California, Irvine is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 3 at 6 p.m. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on the Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, while celebrating the relationship between the City and the…

The City of Irvine 2045 General Plan Update is ready to be considered for adoption following extensive community conversations and engagement. As part of the process to update its General Plan, a state-required document representing its vision for the next 25 years and beyond, the City of Irvine…

The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate National Public Works Week by attending the City of Irvine's 2024 celebration Thursday, May 23. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244. City of Irvine staff from the Public Works & …

The City of Irvine will participate in the second annual Irvine Tech Week April 16–21, bringing entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators, and thought leaders together to learn, network, and expand the local Irvine startup community. There are 16 events planned throughout the week, including a startup…

The City of Irvine will participate in the second annual Irvine Tech Week April 16-21. The weeklong event creates an environment where passionate and driven people with an idea can come together to learn, network, and expand the local Irvine startup community. Irvine Tech Week boasts 16…

The City of Irvine wants your input on its urban forest. An urban forest is made up of all the trees in the City, including those that grow on private property, including commercial properties, and public property like streets, parks, and medians. Irvine is developing a 30-year Urban Forest…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for vacant board member positions on the Irvine Community Alliance Fund (ICAF) Board. ICAF, comprised of between seven and nine board members, is a nonprofit organization created to financially support the programs and services offered through the City…

It is easier than ever for single-family homeowners in Irvine to make the switch to solar. The City of Irvine has implemented PermitsDIRECT! powered by Symbium, a web-based platform that makes it possible to get permits for eligible single-family residential solar and battery storage systems…

The Irvine Police Department will host an Open House Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the piazza and parking lot of the Irvine Civic Center located at 1 Civic Center Plaza. Attendees can see police and fire vehicles and skill demonstrations…

On Tuesday, May 7, from 4 to 7 p.m., the City of Irvine will host a Great Park Development Open House to introduce community members and residents to the future of the park. Carefully curated partners involved in this next phase of development — the Great Park Framework Plan (Open in new window) —…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 High School Art Exhibition, presented as part of the Art at City Hall series. This annual exhibition opens Monday, April 8, and will conclude Friday, May 24. A free opening reception will be held Thursday, April 25, 4:30–6:30 p.m.,…