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Mayor Farrah N. Khan has joined together in the US Conference of Mayors Vaccine Challenge to get 70% of American adults vaccinated with at least one shot before July 4 – but she is taking it a step further, challenging Irvine to be 75% fully vaccinated by July 4, 2021. To that end,…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the final Irvine Summer Art Market, a monthly outdoor artisans marketplace at Great Park. Visitors can enjoy the park while browsing unique locally made wares and viewing live art demonstrations. The final Irvine Summer Art Market is Sunday, August…

Effective May 19, Irvine and Orange County move into the Yellow Tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Open in new window). The transition to the Yellow Tier is a result of tracked case rate data falling below the two cases per 100,000 residents…

In honor of Arbor Day and the City’s 50th anniversary, the City’s Youth Action Team, volunteers, and City staff planted 50 trees throughout Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. With over 550,000 trees, Irvine has been designated as a “Tree City USA” for over 30 years, and the…

Many of us can likely agree that this past year has been extremely difficult and challenging. In this unprecedented time, we continue to provide essential services to our valued Irvine residential and commercial customers. While we are working hard to ensure the highest quality customer…

The Orange County Great Park drive-thru vaccination clinic now administers Pfizer vaccines in addition to Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The City of Irvine in partnership with Providence Health System, opened a…

As part of the COVID-19 federal stimulus package passed by Congress in December, qualified residents can enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which offers discounts of $50-70 on your broadband service. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a…

The City of Irvine has partnered with Love Irvine as part of the nationwide Love Our Cities effort aimed to connect people who want to help those in need by working with various nonprofit service providers, faith-based organizations, government entities, and schools. As part of…

The summer issue of  (Open in new window)Inside Irvine (Open in new window) is here! Learn about how City of Irvine staff are working to ensure residents can safely enjoy our aquatic centers during COVID-19, and get tips on keeping kids safe around the water. Read up on what the Housing…

Learn about water safety and drowning prevention at the City of Irvine Water Safety Challenge Saturday, May 22, 1-3 p.m., at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. This event is held in collaboration with Stop Drowning Now to bring awareness to the dangers of drowning, which is the leading…

In honor of the City's 50th Anniversary in 2021, we invite residents, businesses, and visitors to help us celebrate by partaking in our photo contest! The contest aims to capture the essence of Irvine — our neighborhoods and residents, open space, history, and events.  Photos can be…

South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) scientists, working in collaboration with experts from UCI, are conducting additional air sampling near the All American Asphalt plant. The two groups are co-locating their equipment to capture detailed information about potential chemical…

76-year-old Armando “Gabby” Vasquez, who suffers from dementia, was located with the help of the public. Just before 1:00 a.m., Vasquez was found in good condition and reunited with his family. An alert resident spotted Vasquez on Barranca Parkway near North Lake after being shown a photo by an…

Irvine Police arrest 42-year-old Yunlong Bai for a homicide that occurred at a residence on Red Apple in Irvine. Yesterday at 1:00 p.m., an Orange County Probation Officer received a phone call from a probationer stating he killed his wife and would be waiting for police at his residence. The…

The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 76-year-old Armando “Gabby” Vasquez, who suffers from dementia. Vasquez was last seen at 3:00 p.m. near LA Fitness at the intersection of Culver Dr. and Barranca Pkwy. He is described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall,…

The City of Irvine turns 50 in 2021 and invites residents, businesses, and visitors to help celebrate by participating in the 50th Anniversary Photo Contest from May 1 to August 31, 2021.  The 50th Anniversary Photo Contest aims to capture the essence of…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 28-year-old Daniel Ramirez for kidnapping and assaulting a man inside his apartment. His girlfriend, 27-year-old Mallory Arredondo, was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.   Yesterday, at approximately 9:00 a.m., IPD officers responded to an…

On April 27 the Irvine Children’s Fund (ICF) was awarded more than a million dollars by the Irvine City Council through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Public Service, and Coronavirus Grant programs. The Irvine City Council awarded a $60,389 CDBG…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying four male suspects involved in an attempted armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon at a shopping center.   On Sunday, April 25, just before 4:00 p.m., IPD responded to the shopping center at Harvard and Main…

The City of Irvine is partnering with Providence, a national nonprofit health system, to open a mass drive-thru vaccination clinic at the Orange County Great Park April 26. The Irvine clinic will provide convenient access for Irvine and Orange County residents to protect themselves from COVID-19.…