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Mayor Farrah N. Khan has joined mayors across the country for the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking residents and businesses to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely.   The annual challenge, April 1-30, is a nonprofit national…

Join the City of Irvine in “Serving Up Smiles” to our community’s seniors by becoming an Irvine Senior Services volunteer. There is an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers and Dining Room servers. Shifts are available 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Mondays–Fridays. Time commitments are as little as one day…

The Irvine Police Department has partnered with Project 529 (Open in new window) to give Irvine residents a quick and easy way to register their bikes with the City.  Project 529 Garage offers a platform for residents to provide contact information and upload photos of their bike to…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites all runners, walkers, and animal-lovers to support animals in need during its 2022 Virtual 5K throughout the month of April. The center’s Virtual 5K can be completed at any location you choose April 1–30, can be done at your own pace, and is timed yourself…

The City of Irvine is hosting Spring Around the World, a celebration of springtime cultural holidays and traditions. This free event will take place Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., in the heart of Great Park. Spring Around the World will be a meaningful, inclusive celebration that incorporates…

During the month of April 2022, the City of Irvine is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County to collect sealed, unused takeout utensil packs and unopened condiment packets that many of us receive but do not need. Donations will be used by Second Harvest in meal programs. Drop…

In an effort to provide more equitable and affordable internet service, Cox is doubling the download speeds for low-cost internet options for users of the ConnectAssist (Open in new window) and Connect2Compete (Open in new window) programs. The speeds will be increased from 50Mbps to…

Throw on your swimsuits and join us at the pool to celebrate spring during the City of Irvine Egg-a-POOL-Looza event Saturday, April 16, 3-6 p.m., at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Children will be split into three egg hunt waves based on age for hunts around the pool. In addition, kids can…

On March 26, the City of Irvine, Caltrans, and Waste Management are partnering to provide a community cleanup event where residents can dispose of bulky items for no cost. The Dump Day event will be held at the Jeffrey Park and Ride Lot (5595 ½ Walnut Ave.) and is designed to prevent illegal…

The City of Irvine's Office of Emergency Management will hold a virtual Disaster Preparedness Webinar Monday, March 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Residents are invited to join the virtual webinar to learn about local emergency hazards, emergency alerts and warnings, and personal and family…

Irvine, Calif. (March 14, 2022) – 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…

California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program for Irvine Residents The State of California COVID-19 Rent Relief program is no longer accepting new applications.   Tenants that applied to the State of California COVID-19 Rent Relief program prior to March 31, 2022, and whose applications are still…

On March 9, Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Topics included a review of 2021 accomplishments, as well as highlights and initiatives for 2022. In her address, Mayor Khan reiterated her commitment to healing, recovery, and growth. In 2021,…

On March 9, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra met with City of Irvine officials about our nation’s mental health crisis, and how to strengthen the mental health and crisis care systems in our communities. Congresswoman Katie Porter, Mayor Farrah N. Khan, Councilmember Tammy…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of its annual High School Art Exhibition, presented this year as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Monday, March 14, through Friday, July 15. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, March 16, 5–7 p.m.,…

The City of Irvine is expanding its partnership with testing provider Covid Clinic. Vaccination sites at Great Park and Irvine Civic Center will be expanding to provide more vaccine appointments to the community. Additionally, vaccinations will be available beginning March 7 at existing Covid…

The City of Irvine is excited to announce the first designated youth cricket pitch in Irvine will open Sunday, March 13, at Cypress Community Park. Construction began in January 2022, and the official opening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on opening day, Sunday,…

March is Women's History Month. Join us this month as we celebrate women – past, present, and future - who have helped shaped our City, region, and country. This year's theme is "Providing Healing, Promoting Hope."  Visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Spotlight page to…

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support its Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Support the center’s new puppies and kittens, post-surgery animals, and animals healing from an injury by donating supplies such as formula, mother and baby cat food, and toys. Donate to the Foster…

The City of Irvine joins cities across the country in lighting City Hall in blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine. This simple but meaningful gesture is one way Irvine is showing support to the Ukrainian community. The clock tower lights will be active beginning at dusk on February 28. The…