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The Irvine Historical Society will host an open house Saturday, August 14 from noon to 4 p.m. to give residents and community members a firsthand look at Irvine’s history.     Community members are invited to join for the event to view artifacts, exhibits, and be led on a…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for four volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two community members and two center- or home-based child care providers. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission, providing input…

ADVISORY: Senator Min to Present $14.5 Million Check to City of Irvine Officials for JOST Project Completion Min secured funding for this critical element of the region’s open space plan as part of the 2021-22 budget IRVINE, CA — At Cypress Community Center in Irvine on August 11, Senator Dave Min…

The City of Irvine is proud to announce a new partnership with operator Covid Clinic to provide free COVID-19 testing for eligible individuals at multiple City facilities. Previous City of Irvine testing sites operated by 360 Clinic will now be operated by Covid Clinic, which aims to provide…

In honor of the City’s 50th anniversary and as part of the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative, the City of Irvine and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC) are collaborating to offer the We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series for Chinese-Irvine newcomers. The collective…

The City of Irvine is pleased to offer a streamlined, all-electronic plan review process called Irvine READY!  Irvine READY! is a web-based platform designed to save you, our customer, time and money by allowing you to do business online with City at your convenience. Apply and pay online for…

Three City of Irvine facilities and two community facilities will serve as Voting Centers for the upcoming Statewide Gubernatorial Recall Election on September 14, 2021.  In addition to in-person voting, all registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot in mid-August. In lieu…

Due to a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, City of Irvine officials are taking steps to further protect the health and well-being of employees and the community. Throughout the pandemic, the City of Irvine has consistently maintained a lower per capita case rate than many other…

The City of Irvine’s Financial Management & Strategic Planning Department received the 26th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2021 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). This annual program recognizes procurement organizations that embrace Innovation…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police personnel, as well as…

The City of Irvine has continued to serve our community throughout all stages of the pandemic. Just as COVID-19 cases have changed over time, our staff have adjusted services to ensure needs are met within the community surrounding vaccine and testing resources, meals, volunteer services,…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police personnel, as well as explore…

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Palm Court Arts Complex at the Orange County Great Park during a reception for the Great Park Gallery’s summer exhibition, Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity. The Palm Court Arts Complex first opened to the public in 2011, and the community is invited to a…

The City of Irvine will open calendar year 2022 reservation requests for its facilities to the public in August. Applications will be accepted beginning August 2 for Irvine residents; August 9 for Irvine-based nonprofit groups; and August 16 for all other groups, including nonresidents and Irvine…

Is your pet ready for its close-up? The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser, to benefit life-saving programs. Supporting the center is easy through this annual fundraiser: Submit your favorite photo of your pet, then get your family and friends to vote…

The City of Irvine is offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for teens Friday, August 13, 5:30–7 p.m., at Heritage Park Community Center. Help your kids ages 12–17 stay healthy as they return to school, and get them vaccinated at this convenient neighborhood location before summer…

The City of Irvine will open calendar year 2022 reservation requests for its facilities to the public in August. Applications will be accepted beginning August 2 for Irvine residents; August 9 for Irvine-based nonprofit groups; and August 16 for all other groups, including nonresidents and Irvine…

In an effort to ensure Irvine residents and visitors have a safe place to play and recreate, the City of Irvine has committed to a routine sanitization procedure on all City of Irvine playgrounds. Staff sanitizes all playground equipment twice a week with an electrostatic sprayer, which uses a…

A new evacuation zone map (Open in new window) has been released to help residents understand their evacuation zone in the event of an emergency.  Following the Silverado Fire in October 2020, in which nearly 90,000 Irvine residents were evacuated from their homes, the Irvine Police Department…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of All Media 2021, an exhibition featuring 58 regional and national artists whose artworks engage topical and historical themes. The exhibition will be on view July 12–September 18, with an opening reception scheduled for Saturday, July…