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The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will host a school safety town hall presentation on Thursday, June 9, at 6 p.m., at the City of Irvine Council Chamber. In light of recent horrific events involving gun violence in our region and across our Nation, IPD will share with our community the steps we…

Ten City of Irvine facilities and five community facilities will serve as Voting Centers for the upcoming Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 7.   In addition to in-person voting, all registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in mid-May. In lieu of voting in person, voters can…

Expand your art collection and enjoy a day in the park at the 28th annual Studio Arts Festival. The event will be held Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Heritage Community Park adjacent to the Irvine Fine Arts Center. This year’s festival is fully outdoors. The juried festival will showcase…

The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County’s goal of collecting 1 million essential items for babies and toddlers through the organizations’ annual Diaper Drive. Now through June 9, members of the community are invited to participate by donating new, unopened packages of diapers,…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two student vacancies on the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee. The committee advises the City Council and makes recommendations on matters related to energy, recycling and waste management, mobility, open space, and water issues. …

The University of California, Irvine is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 20. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on California State University, Bakersfield on a day celebrating the relationship between the City and the…

Please see the following notification from Caltrans regarding maintenance on Jeffrey Road and Yale Avenue bridges over Interstate 5 (I-5) beginning May 18:

The University of California, Irvine is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 20. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on California State University, Bakersfield on a day celebrating the relationship between the City and the…

The City of Irvine announces the opening of its latest art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery: Phillip K. Smith III: Shared Light. The exhibition runs Sunday, May 29, to Sunday, August 28. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held Sunday, May 29, 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition, opening,…

The City of Irvine celebrated Earth Day this year with various activities, events, and calls-to-action leading up to the month of April and beyond.

UCI Health and the City of Irvine are partnering for a series of blood drives which will be held at Great Park monthly through September. A blood supply crisis is posing a concerning risk to patient care both locally and nationally. To address the great need for blood donations in Orange County,…

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 30. The community is invited to these…

The summer issue of Inside Irvine is here! Learn how you can safely explore the City on two wheels; read more about programs, services, and efforts made to strengthen the health and well-being of Irvine residents; and see what exciting changes await you at Great Park.  Learn more at…

Join OC Waste & Recycling for their Compost Giveaway and pick up FREE compost!  WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  WHERE: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill  11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd. Irvine, CA 92602 DETAILS:  • Proof of Orange County residency is required.…

The Summer 2022 concert season at FivePoint Amphitheatre is underway. The concert schedule includes fan favorites from a variety of musical genres and promises to bring great entertainment to Irvine. In preparation for the season, Live Nation, the venue operator, has made significant…

For the seventh consecutive year, the City of Irvine park system has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation by the Trust for Public Land. Irvine ranked eighth in the country and second in California in the national nonprofit’s annual ParkScore Index, which is recognized as the national gold-…

Celebrate National Public Works Week with the City of Irvine at a free public event Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Great Park Hangar 244.  Guests will learn what the City of Irvine Public Works & Transportation Department does for our community, residents, and businesses; get an up-…

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is re-launching with a new application period, beginning Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m.  After many of the previous applications were invalid, nearly $2 million remains from the one-time grant awarded from the State of California…

The Santa Ana Housing Authority will soon be opening a waiting list for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program. The Santa Ana Housing Authority issues vouchers that can be used to rent housing within the City of Santa Ana. If you are open to affordable housing opportunities in…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the inaugural Pride in Irvine event Sunday, May 22, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza. The gathering will feature the raising of the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in honor of Harvey Milk Day, and in preparation for June Pride Month.…