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IRVINE, Calif. (November 3, 2020): Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee in brightening the season for military families. The Annual Toy Drive benefits families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Help bring joy to these families during the holidays by…

Two major local wildfires are affecting air quality in the region. A wildfire named the Silverado Fire is burning in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains in and around Irvine and Lake Forest in Orange County. As of 8:30 p.m. on Sunday,  November 1, the burn area was reported at 12,466…

IRVINE, Calif. (November 2, 2020): Join the City of Irvine on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m., for an online Veterans Day Ceremony to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In honor of our veterans and in support…

OVERWHELMING PUBLIC SUPPORT OF TWO OCFA INJURED FIREFIGHTERS   The fire family at Orange County Fire Authority is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that people in the community are demonstrating for our two injured firefighters. They have received endless requests to help the injured…

Mandatory evacuations set for the Silverado Fire have been lifted at this time for the entire City of Irvine; all Irvine residents may return to their homes.   “I am so pleased that we are able to facilitate the repopulation of our community,” said Irvine Mayor Christina Shea. “We appreciate…

All evacuation orders remain in place.  For containment-related inquiries, please visit ocfa.org (Open in new window).  On Monday, October 26 at 6:47 a.m., a vegetation fire began in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road. OCFA firefighters were on scene of a 10 acre…

Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Silverado Fire Today at 6:47 a.m., a vegetation fire began in the area of Santiago Canyon Road and Silverado Canyon Road. OCFA firefighters were on scene of a 10 acre fire, wind driven with a moderate rate of spread. Crews are aggressively attacking…

The City of Irvine is providing an update on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). RHNA is mandated by the State of California and is part of the process to update General Plan housing elements. The state requires a jurisdiction’s housing element to find adequate sites for both the…

Voting in the November 3 Presidential General Election is underway, and more than 45,000 ballots have already been returned to date, by Irvine voters. Vote-by-mail ballots have been mailed to all registered voters in Orange County and can be returned in one of three ways.  By Mail: Voters can…

The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $415,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two new fall exhibitions, For Modern Resting and Small is Beautiful, running concurrently Friday, October 16–Friday, December 11. Gallery visits will now be accessible by appointment only to best adhere to state and local guidelines and keep the…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two parent/guardian representatives. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission, providing input on the needs of the community…

The application period for the Rental Assistance Program closed on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m. If you submitted an application, our team will provide an update as soon as it becomes available.   OVERVIEW To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Irvine’s residential renters, the…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Community members can drop off unwanted medications at two designated locations in the City of Irvine…

Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2019. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 15th consecutive year…

If you thought masks weren’t cool in Orange County, think again. All of Orange County’s 34 mayors have teamed up to send a message to residents, businesses and visitors: “Mask up to open up OC!” The message comes in a video featuring Orange County’s mayors socially distant and masked up at iconic…

Pre-orders of the 2021 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar are available now through October 15. Calendars will only be sold online, and we recommend placing your orders early to guarantee your copies. Any remaining calendars will be sold online beginning November 1, while supplies…

Tonight’s Virtual Town Hall has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Join the Wildfire Readiness Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m. as panelists discuss the City's response to wildfire readiness, in…

October 7 is California Clean Air Day built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. By joining together for a unified day of action we can create new habits to clear the air for all members of California’s diverse communities. When it comes to air…

OVERVIEW To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Irvine’s residential renters, the City of Irvine has committed its allocation of approximately $2,000,000 in one-time federal CARES Act funding to create a rental assistance program. The City of Irvine is now accepting applications for…