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…
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 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 2021 and beyond.…
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…