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The Small Business Grant Relief Program will support small businesses and community organizations impacted by COVID-19 in Orange County Supervisorial District Five. Grants of up to $10,000 will be available to eligible small businesses and non-profits within the district. Supervisor Lisa Bartlett…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested 21-year-old Ryan Ray Staples yesterday for a bank robbery at the Bank of America located at 4500 Barranca Pkwy.   On June 9, 2020, Irvine Police responded to the location at approximately 3:40 p.m. after receiving information of a silent robbery…

On June 9, 2020 the Irvine City Council passed and adopted resolution No. 20-47 affirming that the City of Irvine will not and does not tolerate the violent treatment of other and the disregard of the sanctity of human life.  WHEREAS, on May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an African American man,…

Flip through a special online summer edition of Inside Irvine for the latest information on City news and activities. Read about the many ways our community has come together as we fight the spread of COVID-19. From helpful volunteers to City staff providing essential services to…

The Irvine Animal Care Center is joining shelters and rescues across the country for the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend, a collective effort to encourage the public to safely #AdoptFromHome. When you adopt a pet by appointment June 5–7, you will receive a new adopter kit from PetSmart or…

Eligible businesses can apply for one-time grants of $10,000 IRVINE, Calif. (June 2, 2020):  The City of Irvine will launch the Small Business Support Program to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on local small businesses on Wednesday, June 3 at 8 a.m. Businesses located in Irvine with…

Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD) became aware of a planned protest scheduled to take place this afternoon at Irvine City Hall in response to the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel and IPD immediately began planning for this event…

At a special meeting on May 29, the Irvine City Council voted to establish a program to provide financial support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding for the Local Business Support Program comes from a $5 million grant from the County of Orange, through the federally approved CARES…

                                                           Irvine Police arrested 22-year-old Kaveh Shahriari on suspected arson after he…

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At its meeting on May 26, the Irvine City Council unanimously voted to not approve a contract with US Health Fairs for drive-up COVID-19 testing after it could not reach an agreement with the nonprofit organization. The Council also directed City staff to continue with vigorous efforts to find and…

A 70-year-old female bicyclist has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle.   This morning at approximately 9:59 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a gray Mercedes…

The County of Orange’s plan to move into Stage Two has been approved by the State of California. Certain businesses with adaptions, such as in-person dining reservations and retail shopping with social distancing and curbside pickup, will be allowed to re-open. Learn more at https://bit.ly/…

The City of Irvine hosted its fourth Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Melissa Fox on Thursday, May 21. Thank you to our community business leaders, Bryan Starr, President and CEO, Greater Irvine Chamber; Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, Orange…

        Vincent Catanho                                   Bonnie Catanho   On Wednesday, May 20, the Irvine Police Department arrested siblings Vincent Joseph Catanho, 49, and…

The City of Irvine has been ranked seventh in the nation by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index, which ranks the nation’s 100 largest cities based on factors including park access, acreage, investment, and amenities. Irvine is the top-ranked city in California, and this is the fifth…

The public is invited to attend a Virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. as City leaders hold a joint discussion on business recovery with members of the Irvine business community. Participants in the meeting will include Mayor Christina L. Shea, Councilmember Melissa Fox…

The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the Great Plates Delivered Program, a new home-delivery meal service from the State of California. The Great Plates Delivered Program helps qualifying older adults receive three free nutritious meals a day, while boosting our local economy by supporting…

At its meeting on May 12, Irvine City Council approved the reopening of City tennis and pickleball courts, following guidelines established by the State’s Resilience Roadmap (Open in new window). Tennis and pickleball courts will be open during regular operating hours beginning Friday, May 15.…

URGENT ACTION NEEDED – PROTECT LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY, FUND COUNTIES AND CITIES NOW Orange County’s Board of Supervisors, Mayors of 33 Cities Urge Congress, White House to Provide Immediate, Direct Funding To the President of the United States, Members of the United States Senate, and the United…