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The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with three signature events opening Saturday, December 2, at the Great Park. This year’s festivities reimagine Irvine holiday classics, including the Holiday Tree Lighting, now Illuminate Irvine, and Holidayz at the Park, and…

The winter issue of Inside Irvine is available now at insideirvine.org. Learn about a new shuttle service connecting the northern end of the City to the Spectrum area; see how an innovative new program developed by the Irvine Police Department is helping to ensure police…

This holiday season, let's give back to the world around us by composting food scraps from all upcoming festivities! Not only does it help the environment, but you are also complying with Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383), a state law that requires every resident and business to recycle organic waste in…

In 2021, the City of Irvine embarked on developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), a quantifiable plan of action we can use to measure, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks through a framework of initiatives most impactful to our City. Join us in…

In observance of Veterans Day, a number of City of Irvine facilities will be closed Friday, November 10.  The Irvine Police Department Business Desk and Emergency Services remain open. For more information on Police Services, please call 949-724-7000.  All parks remain open for passive…

Irvine, Calif. (November 6, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $380,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Funding will provide special traffic enforcement, community outreach, and enhanced traffic safety programs in our community through September 30,…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for one volunteer member-at-large position on the Irvine Child Care Project Board. Established in 1984, the Irvine Child Care Project is a joint powers agreement between the Irvine Unified School District and the City of Irvine, overseen by the Irvine…

The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The annual donation drive helps brighten the holiday season for families of…

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the…

Irvine, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – 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 invites the community to honor veterans and their families at a special Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday, November 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. The ceremony is thoughtfully designed to express a spirit of gratitude…

Mark your calendars for free compost! OC Waste & Recycling is excited to host compost giveaways Saturday, November 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon while supplies last. The Irvine giveaway will take place at Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine…

Single-use plastics contribute significantly to pollution, affecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems, endangering wildlife, driving greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change, and posing risks to human health. The City of Irvine is committed to reducing the negative…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department will utilize grant funds from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related crime in Irvine. Increased enforcement will address alcoholic beverage sales to minors, illegal solicitations of alcohol…

Irvine is the safest city of its size for violent crime when compared to FBI data released for the calendar year 2022. Compared to information released Monday by the FBI, Irvine has the lowest per capita violent crime rate of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the…

Irvine, Calif. (October 18, 2023) – Irvine is the safest city of its size for violent crime when compared to FBI data released for the calendar year 2022. Compared to information released Monday by the FBI, Irvine has the lowest per capita violent crime rate of any city in the nation with a…

The City of Irvine is preparing an update to its General Plan, a state-required document representing its vision for the next 25 years and beyond. The 2045 General Plan Update will include goals and policies to help the City reach its long-term vision of preserving and enhancing Irvine’s high…

Irvine, Calif. (October 17, 2023) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can drop off unwanted medications at the…

At its October 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to put on the March 5, 2024, ballot, the formation of City Council districts, and the expansion of the City Council membership. The City Council also selected “Map 151” as the voting district map to be included with the ballot measure. Map…

The City of Irvine is in the planning phase of a new library at the Great Park as part of the Great Park Framework Plan. Planned for a site adjacent to the Botanical Gardens and the Veterans Memorial Park and Gardens, this will be the most versatile library in our City. The new library provides an…