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Join a block party to celebrate the date of our City’s incorporation all across Irvine on December 28. Our largest community centers will host mini celebrations for residents throughout the afternoon, with crafts, cupcakes, and anniversary photo ops. Locations include: Lakeview Senior Center…

Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan, along with representatives from local business, education, and government, launched an Innovation Council to secure the City of Irvine’s position as a technology and innovation hub. Among the representatives joining Mayor Khan at the press conference were Abhi Mukherjee…

On Wednesday, December 8, Mayor Farrah N. Khan will host a press conference to announce the creation of an Innovation Council comprised of representatives from local business, education, and government. Mayor Khan’s Innovation Council will work to define specific actions needed to help position…

The City of Irvine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the community is invited to Party at the Park: Irvine’s 50th Birthday Party. The City was incorporated in 1971, and Party at the Park is the culmination of a year’s worth of activities and events honoring this milestone. Bring…

Waste Management will collect and recycle holiday trees, starting on December 26, for three (3) consecutive weeks at no additional charge. Trees will be collected at the curb and picked up by a special flatbed truck, or you may cut your tree and place the pieces in your green waste cart with the…

The City of Irvine, in celebration of its 50th anniversary of incorporation, invites residents, businesses, and visitors to the 50th Anniversary Symposium and Photo Exhibition Reception on Tuesday, December 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center.   This special event will…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 28-year-old Sergio Garcia following a domestic violence assault that occurred yesterday afternoon on Elements Way.   On Wednesday, December 1, at approximately 4:30 p.m., IPD officers responded to a residential community near 1000 Elements Way after…

The City of Irvine is celebrating its 50th anniversary of incorporation this year. Many exciting activities have already taken place to pay homage to these remarkable 50 years and more are planned, including the following exciting events. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/50th.…

The City of Irvine takes great pride in the diversity of its community and has no place for hate within its borders. Mayor Farrah N. Khan and her City Council colleagues continue to set high standards for maintaining a quality of life in Irvine that reflects our values of diversity, equity, and…

The City of Irvine received a 2021 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. Irvine ranked ninth place in the 250,000–499,999 population category for…

The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 15th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Home for the Holidays will be held entirely outdoors at the Irvine Animal Care Center and feature local pet rescue groups and pet-related vendors, along with upwards of…

The City of Irvine is expanding its partnership with testing provider Covid Clinic. Vaccinations are now available at existing Covid Clinic sites at the Irvine Civic Center and Great Park. All three vaccines for COVID-19 will be offered for patients 16 and older. Vaccines for younger children will…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…