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Celebrate the holidays all winter long with the City of Irvine. Join an evening of holiday cheer at our annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony, and enjoy festive activities at Great Park during “Holidayz at the Park.” Holidayz at the Park ’Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as Great…

The Irvine Child Care Project, a joint power authority between the Irvine Unified School District and the City of Irvine, is requesting proposals from licensed nonprofit child care providers interested in operating a child care program at Solis Park School beginning November 19, 2021. The selected…

City of Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan, along with other Orange County Mayors, united to celebrate the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and share the significant community impacts in Orange County Cities. Among the Mayors sharing how these funds will benefit…

City of Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan, along with OC Mayors, unite to celebrate the passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and share the significant community impacts in Orange County Cities. Among the Mayors sharing how these funds will benefit their city are Buena…

Irvine residents are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, November 16, 5:30–6:30 p.m., to learn more about the proposed Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) plans for construction of a new Performing Arts Complex at Irvine High School. The new Irvine High School Performing Arts Complex…

The Irvine Historical Society’s would like to welcome visitor's to the Irvine Historical Museum located in the oldest ranch building on the Irvine Ranch. The non-profit museum is run entirely by volunteers and is the only museum of local history with collections of Indian life, ranching,…

The Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority are partaking in the Spark of Love Toy Drive Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mathis Brothers in The Market Place.  Residents and community members are invited to donate toys to help children in need…

The winter issue of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) is here! Learn how we are commemorating Irvine's 50th anniversary, view images taken by community members highlighting the best of Irvine in our Anniversary Photo Contest, and look ahead to the future with exciting initiatives in the works for…

The City of Irvine is hosting a Thanksgiving meal distribution to serve seniors, veterans, and their families. The meals will be provided by Orange County Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, to support families who may be experiencing food insecurity as a result of COVID-19. The drive-thru…

The Irvine City Council has chosen Oliver Chi as its new City Manager, approving him at its November 9 meeting. His contract begins Friday, December 24. “As a City Council, we went through an extensive recruitment and interview process that included input from the community,” said Mayor Farrah N.…

Plastic straws are one of the leading ocean plastic polluters; help us change that! No Straw November was created to bring awareness to the many plastic straws being used once and then thrown away in a single month. Jr. Ocean Guardians challenges you to refuse plastic straws the whole…

Santa is going digital this holiday season, and would love to hear from his friends! Use our magic online mailbox to send your letter, and get a reply as fast as reindeers fly. Gus, the City's official elf, will make sure all letters get to Santa and receive email responses. Allow one week for…

November is Native American Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of native tribes in Orange County and indigenous people worldwide. Native American Heritage Month is also a good…

Irvine Animal Care Center is notifying the public of confirmed cases of distemper within its shelter. Veterinary staff diagnosed multiple puppies, which are being quarantined at the center or cared for at their adoptive homes. The Irvine Animal Care Center recently transferred in a group of puppies…

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…

The Irvine City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending at its meeting on October 26. The spending plan for the $56 million allocation aligns with the City’s five strategic priorities: Quality of Life, Natural Environment, Traffic and Mobility, Fiscal Strength, and…

The City of Irvine invites the community to play an active role in helping to develop Great Park by participating in an upcoming planning and public input Town Hall Meeting.   We welcome your feedback and ideas to help the City of Irvine continue to develop a premiere …

The City of Irvine is proud to support HomeAid Orange County in their Thanksgiving Meal Drive, and invites the community to take part in a drive-thru food drive. Help families experiencing or at risk of homelessness by donating non-perishable food at a drive-thru food drive event at Lakeview Senior…

The City of Irvine was selected for the 2021 Beacon Spotlight Award and Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award by the Institute of Local Government. The City received the 2021 Beacon Spotlight Silver Level Award for its 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for City operations. In addition,…

The City of Irvine was chosen as one of three cities to participate in the Cool City Challenge to create a climate moonshot strategy — an ambitious, exploratory, and ground-breaking approach to reach communitywide and inclusive sustainability. Irvine joins the cities of Los Angeles and Petaluma as…