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…
Join the City of Irvine in “Serving Up Smiles” to our community’s seniors by becoming an Irvine Senior Services volunteer. Currently, there is an urgent need for Meals on Wheels drivers and Dining Room servers. Volunteers deliver and serve meals and drinks to seniors; shifts are available 11 a.m.–1…
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,…
The City of Irvine resumed its One Irvine program on February 14, 2022. One Irvine is a neighborhood revitalization program that enhances neighborhood conditions as neighborhoods age and transition to new generations of homeowners, and facilitates specific improvement projects in collaboration with…
The City of Irvine resumed its One Irvine program on February 14, 2022. One Irvine is a neighborhood revitalization program that connects Irvine residents with community-strengthening resources and with each other. The program enhances neighborhood conditions and facilitates …
Jammin’ in the Palm Court In support of 52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb, the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex presents a three-part live jazz series, Jammin’ in the Palm Court. Inspired by the 1944 jazz film “Jammin’ the Blues,” Jammin’ in the Palm Court highlights the…
Irvine residents will soon receive a notice in their mailbox about their options as the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is set to begin delivering renewable energy to Irvine customers.  OCPA is a new independent, locally governed, not-for-profit Community Choice Energy (CCE)…
The spring issue of Inside Irvine is here! Meet City Manager Oliver C. Chi; sign up to join the Cool Irvine climate movement to help the City become carbon neutral by 2030; and learn more about the City's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. Learn more at…
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 18-year-old Eric Quintanilla of Irvine following a robbery and stabbing during a drug deal at an Irvine Park. On February 4, just after 1 p.m., the adult victim reported to the Santa Ana Police Department that he was stabbed at Orchard Park in the City of…
The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2021. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified…
The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two member-at-large vacancies on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The Committee is committed to ensuring that every person living and working in the community is treated with fairness and has access to equitable services and…
Irvine, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2022) – Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD), with the assistance of the Santa Ana Police Department and the Garden Grove Police Department, arrested 28-year-old Allan Hoang of Monterey Park following a robbery at an Irvine restaurant on January 19, 2022. The…
Help support the single Marines, single parents, and geographic bachelors of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating bedding for their barracks. The 2/11 Marine Battalion is seeking new, unused twin sheet sets, twin blankets, and pillow cases. Donations can be dropped off February 1–28…
Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery: 52nd Street: Jazz and the Photography of William Gottlieb. The exhibition runs Sunday, January 30–Sunday, May 1, and will be accompanied by Jammin’ in the Palm Court, a three-part live jazz series. An opening…