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Construction on the 20-acre Wild Rivers Water Park at the Orange County Great Park began July 7 and may and may open as early as summer of 2022.  In April 2020, the Irvine City Council approved a location and lease for the water park. In November, the Irvine Planning Commission voted…

A favorite City of Irvine annual summer tradition returns this July, when the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert series kicks off at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge.   The community is invited to a series of free family-friendly concerts in the park covering a variety of musical tastes — from…

Construction on the Wild Rivers Water Park at the Orange County Great Park will begin July 7. In April 2020, the Irvine City Council approved a location and lease for the water park. In November, the Irvine Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit for the 20-acre…

Reaching residents where they are, the upgraded Access Irvine app provides residents the ability to request a service in the moment and at their convenience directly from their mobile device. Users can browse and register for upcoming classes and activities, view video messages and a calendar…

The City of Irvine welcomes the community back to enjoy summer events, and the family-friendly Movies on the Lawn series at the Orange County Great Park will no longer require pre-registration. Open seating on the Terraced Lawn will be first-come, first-served for the entire community, and…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying two male suspects involved in a robbery that occurred at a residence on Wednesday.   On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at approximately 7:49 p.m., IPD officers responded to a report of a residential robbery in the…

Celebrate the City of Irvine’s 50th anniversary with us by joining the Chalk Art Project this summer. Two Saturdays a month, July through September, the community is invited to gather at various community centers where guests can contribute to a chalk rendition of the Irvine 50th anniversary logo.…

The City of Irvine and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) are reminding residents to enjoy the Fourth of July safely this year by following local rules and COVID-19-related guidance. Fireworks Setting off personal fireworks in Irvine is illegal. Instead, enjoy a public fireworks show conducted by…

The City of Irvine is partnering with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity to spotlight artist Chuck Jones and his iconic career with a summer art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, July 4–September 12. The community is also invited to participate in ongoing art and creativity programs…

Irvine City Council directed staff to take steps to develop a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will: Guide the City on the implementation of measurable actions to meet or exceed the State’s greenhouse gas emissions targets and climate neutrality goal; Recommend adaptation measures that…

A 21-year-old male has died from his injuries after colliding with a tree. This morning, at approximately 12:50 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision at the intersection of Encore and Medallion. When officers…

Waste Management will host a Virtual Town Hall meeting Wednesday, June 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss residential service and COVID-19 staffing, and to provide information about updating online account communication preferences and how to contact Waste Management Customer Service.…

Join the City of Irvine this summer for the return of Movies on the Lawn, a series of family-friendly outdoor screenings at the Orange County Great Park. The series kicks off Saturday, June 26, and continues various Saturday evenings through August 21. Movies begin after sunset, approximately 8:15…

UPDATE:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:15 a.m. Mr. Hill was located a short time ago in the City of Orange. IPD officers are with him and he is in good condition. Thank you to all who helped us look for him. ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE: The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in…

The City of Irvine will reopen City Hall and other facilities to the public June 15. The reopening aligns with the State of California’s move to Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and the full reopening of business sectors. “We want our community to know that the City is taking every step…

The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever and historic relief to the most working families ever – and most families will automatically receive monthly payments without having to take any action beginning July 2021. For those with children, the…

The City of Irvine’s Financial Management & Strategic Planning Department received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, from the Government Finance Officers Association (…

The Irvine Child Care Project (ICCP) is accepting applications for scholarships to income-eligible families to help pay for their children to attend an ICCP child care program. An ICCP child care program is available on each Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) elementary school campus. Awards to…

On Friday, June 4, the City of Irvine received the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVets) cemetery cost summary for the golf course and ARDA locations. City of Irvine staff will be reviewing the cost summaries and reaching out to CalVet to schedule a public…

The Irvine community promotes sustainability through numerous projects, events, and campaigns throughout the year. In honor of Earth Month, the City facilitated a month of sustainability-themed activities for the community in April. The City of Irvine is committed to working with the community to…