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Irvine City Council Approves Four-Phase Reopening Plan, Eases Some Restrictions City of Irvine to offer free COVID-19 testing for residents Tennis and pickleball courts set to reopen under new guidelines At its meeting on May 12, the Irvine City Council approved a four-phase plan for reopening City…

Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Mike O'Connell (Open in new window), and Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer from Hoag Hospital, Dr. Martin Fee (Open in new window), speak to our community with the latest update…

CITY OF IRVINE RESPONSE TO VOICE OF OC “Irvine City Council Authorized Nearly a Billion Dollars in Great Park Neighborhood Debt with Less than Five Minutes of Open Discussion” On April 28, 2020, Voice of OC, an Orange County non-profit blog, published an article with various inaccuracies related to…

The public is invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. as City leaders hold a joint discussion with medical partners regarding COVID-19 and Irvine’s readiness to reopen. Participants in the meeting will include Mayor Christina L. Shea,…

Watch as Mayor Christina L. Shea, President of the Irvine Board of Education, Betty Carroll, and Dr. Andrew Noymer, Associate Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention at UCI speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19.  Watch May 4, 2020 Update (…

After careful consideration and following the State directive, the City Council voted to allow golf courses to open, based significantly upon the guidance set forth by the County of Orange, with additional City requirements in place for the protection of public health. This Order is effective May 1…

On Tuesday, the Irvine City Council authorized City staff to begin scheduling in-person adoptions by appointment only at the Irvine Animal Care Center. The Center will remain closed to the public for all drop-in services. Appointment requests will be accepted by phone starting April 30 for…

At its meeting on April 28, the Irvine City Council voted to extend Executive Orders and resolutions pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council deliberated to confirm the continuing existence of a local emergency as well as confirm the need for emergency measures.  “The changes in…

There has been much public interest in regards to wireless technology in the City in general, but more specifically focused on small cell wireless installations, and in particular what is referred to as 5G, or Fifth Generation Wireless. 5G is considered the next technological advance in wireless…

Recent media reports have incorrectly stated that the City of Irvine has increased the community facilities district (CFD) tax rate applicable to your property. Those reports are inaccurate. The tax rate for your property were originally set in 2013, and have not increased since that time. At the…

The City of Irvine's Virtual Community Center now features resources for individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities, and their family members. While staying at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, find tips to stay active and engaged, browse DIY projects, and connect to support…

Watch as Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea, Irvine Vice Mayor Mike Carroll, and Dr. Susan S. Huang, UCI Medical Health Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19. Watch Video Here (Open in new window)

The City of Irvine hosted its second Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Shea and Vice Mayor Carroll on Tuesday, April 21. Thank you to all that were able to participate. The Town Hall is now available to watch on-demand. Stay tuned for our next Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 5. …

The City of Irvine's Virtual Community Center now features resources for adults 50 and older. While staying at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, find tips to stay active and engaged, browse online games and recreational opportunities you can do from your own living room, and connect to support…

Watch as Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea, Chad Lefteris, CEO of UCI Health, Irvine Vice Mayor Mike Carroll, and Irvine Police Chief Mike Hamel speak to our community with the latest update regarding COVID-19. Watch the update (Open in new window)

The City of Irvine hosted its first ever Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Shea and Vice Mayor Carroll on Tuesday, April 14. Thank you to all that were able to participate. The Town Hall is now available to watch on-demand. Stay tuned for our next Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 21.…

The Irvine Police Department arrested Ruiang Zhang yesterday morning on felony animal abuse charges. Zhang was taken into custody after a witness saw him repeatedly kicking a five-month-old French bulldog puppy, ultimately kicking the female puppy down a flight of stairs at an apartment complex…

Irvine City Manager John Russo, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, released an Executive Order requiring all retail personnel and retail patrons in the City of Irvine to wear face coverings. Effective Wednesday, April 8, 2020, the Order states that essential businesses within…

During this unprecedented time, we could all use some fun distractions for the whole family. As solid waste management continues as an essential public service, we’ve come up with some related, family-friendly activities to get creative, inspire learning and support the environment! Visit…

Here are some easy ways you and your family can reduce your energy consumption during this COVID-19 crisis. With everyone staying home 24/7 you could easily see your bill go up due to increased heating and use of electronics and appliances. Use this time together to improve your home’s environment…