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The Irvine Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person. 48-year-old Roger "Aaron" Vachani was last seen leaving his Irvine residence on the evening of September 16, 2020. Mr. Vachani left on foot at approximately 5:30 p.m. He was headed to a bus stop in the area of…

Calling all makers! The 2020 Holiday Faire exhibitor application is now available. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Orange County Great Park. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, September 28. Learn more and apply here (Open in new window). Learn…

At its meeting on September 8, the Irvine City Council voted to continue the drive-up COVID-19 testing program into October and extended executive orders and resolutions that support and safeguard the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.    COVID-19 Testing Program:  The…

On Tuesday, September 8, the County of Orange announced the movement to the Substantial or Red Tier in the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Open in new window) – the color tier system which aims at reducing COVID-19 in the state by loosening and tightening…

The Irvine City Council voted to appoint Marianna Marysheva as Interim City Manager, effective September 9.   Marysheva has served as Assistant City Manager since July 2018. An innovative and creative leader with more than two decades of municipal government experience, Marysheva has a…

Pay tribute to the City’s premier multicultural event from September 21-October 10, when the community is invited to enjoy live drive-in concerts, take part in family art projects at home, dine globally and support local restaurants, and share their own memories of festivals past — all while…

The City of Irvine needs your input on the best location for a pedestrian bridge over Jamboree in the northern part of the Irvine Business Complex (IBC).  The Jamboree Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study will identify and evaluate potential locations to construct a pedestrian bridge…

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 you take the…

The City of Irvine continues the fun with more Summer Drive-In Series events in September. Enjoy movies on the big screen in drive-in format at the Orange County Great Park, as the community safely gathers while practicing social distancing. On Saturday, September 12, join the City for a screening…

On Friday, August 28, Gov. Newsom announced the Blueprint for a Safer Economy (Open in new window), which uses a Color Tier System to slow the spread of COVID-19.   The colors (Open in new window)-purple, red, orange, and yellow-reflect the number of new COVID-19 cases and how…

Orange County was removed from the State’s County Monitoring List on Sunday, August 23, after having met data monitoring thresholds for three consecutive days. Based on the State’s K-12 Reopening Framework, once Orange County has been off the State Monitoring List for 14 days all in-person…

  The Irvine Police Department arrested 40-year-old Antonio Calixto Navarrete for a fatal hit and run traffic collision.     Last night, at approximately 8:46 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the intersection of Main and…

Flip through the fall online edition of Inside Irvine for the latest information on City news and activities. Learn about how the City is working to provide support and solutions for Irvine businesses by going al fresco and shopping and dining outside, what you need to know…

Irvine residents are invited to join in for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss community travel needs around the Irvine Station. Irvine Station Connects… is a City effort to understand the needs for multi-modal access to and from the Irvine Station…

The California Department of Public Health has released guidance for youth sports activities to resume (Open in new window). The following criteria applies for all youth sports programs, including school-based, club, and recreational programs: Youth sports and physical education are permitted only…

Mayor Christina L. Shea is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 9th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, through the month of August.   “This annual…

The City of Irvine hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30, featuring IUSD Boardmembers Lauren Brooks and Ira Glasky. Thank you to our community partners at Irvine Unified School District for participating in…

The City of Irvine will distribute face masks received through the recent generous donation from FivePoint Holdings, LLC to community members in an effort to stem the tide of COVID-19 and safeguard Irvine residents and workers including first responders. The disposable face masks will be provided…

Stay connected with the arts this summer in the virtual art studio. This series of video tutorials for teens and adults, presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center studio technicians, include creative projects, technical instruction, and an inside look in the studio to inspire your artistic practice at…

The City of Irvine, Community Services Department is responsible for managing the Facility Reservation process, and reservations are accepted and processed on a calendar-year basis.  The following information is to provide notice that the City will begin accepting 2021 facility…