News & Media

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-…

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-…

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.…

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (Open in new window) 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…

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…

  NOTE: Capacity is full for this workshop, but please review the Fair Housing Foundation's workshop schedule (Open in new window) to register for another day. - - - -  The Fair Housing Foundation will hold a free Fair Housing Workshop at Irvine City Hall, Room L-102, Wednesday…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the nonprofit OC Goes Solar, is excited to announce the launch of Solarize Irvine. This program helps Irvine residents who are interested in learning about new ways to support the City’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality, and provides access to group…

The City of Irvine kicked off the development of its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) in June 2021. By setting ambitious but achievable emissions reduction targets and laying out thoughtfully planned greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and climate adaptation measures, the CAAP…

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC) and the City of Irvine will host a book launch celebration for Chinese-Americans in Irvine 1971–2021. The free event will take place Wednesday, May 4, at City Hall. The reception will begin at 5 p.m., and the formal program will start at 6 p.m. in the…

Earth Day is April 22, and the City of Irvine invites residents and businesses to celebrate with various activities, events, and calls-to-action during the month of April and beyond. Visit Quail Hill Community Center Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a guided hike, compost demo,…

Irvine Senior Services will host free Open House events Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. to give residents and community members a look at programs and services offered at three dedicated senior centers in Irvine. Visitors are invited to view program demonstrations, take home flyers with…

Support expecting families from Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion! Donate baby clothes, swaddle blankets, and newborn toiletries to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Baby Gift Drive. All donations go to families at Camp Pendleton. Donations can be dropped off through May 6 during…

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…