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The City of Irvine is accepting applications for four volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two community members and two center- or home-based child care providers. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission, providing input…

Flip through the fall edition of Inside Irvine for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. In this issue, discover what’s new at the two-day Irvine Global Village Festival; learn about the City’s efforts to address the root causes of homelessness; get tips on sharing the road; and…

Support animals in need while enjoying a comedic night out on the town at the fourth annual Comedy Unleashed fundraiser Tuesday, September 17, at Irvine Improv. Guests will be treated to dinner and a show featuring comedians Pete Lee, Nick Guerra, and J.F. Harris. Nearly half the proceeds go toward…

Grab your swimsuit and enjoy recreational swimming with family while the movie Incredibles 2 plays on the big screen during the City of Irvine’s Splash-In Movie & Recreation Swim on Saturday, August 24, at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. The family-friendly summer outing kicks off with…

As of 4:14 a.m., all Irvine customers who lost power in an outage Friday evening have had power restored, Southern California Edison reports. City of Irvine facilities that are open today will continue to serve as designated cooling and cellphone charging centers. A detailed list of locations and…

The Care and Reception facility set up due to the power outage has been moved to Northwood Community Park, 4531 Bryan Ave. Hours are 9 a.m. to midnight. All City of Irvine community centers are cooling centers.  Pets are welcome at the Care and Reception center at Northwood Community Park. Pet…

Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2019) – A power outage caused by an electrical fire at a power substation at Jamboree and Michelson on Friday evening continues to impact Irvine residents. Southern California Edison reports just under 12,000 customers are still without power. No estimate has been provided…

Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2019) – Engineers are working on a plan to restore power overnight to most customers impacted by a power outage that began Friday evening, Southern California Edison reports. Follow @sce on Twitter for the latest information.  A Care and Reception Center for those…

The City of Irvine invites the community to Rancho Senior Center for its 11th annual Senior Fitness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, August 30. This free event geared toward adults 50 and older features health screenings, educational presentations, and a wide variety of the latest health and…

Irvine, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2019) – An electrical fire at a substation at Jamboree and Michelson in Irvine has caused a power outage impacting 28,000 customers, Southern California Edison reports. Power is expected to be out at least through the night. A Care and Reception Center for those affected by…

Deadline extended! You now have until September 4 to submit your photo for the 2019 Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser. All pictures that meet entry guidelines will be included in our 2020 Irvine Animal Care Center wall calendar. Photo fundraiser entrants receive a free print calendar…

Bring home a new friend and help make room for felines in need during the Irvine Animal Care Center “Name Your Price” adoption event. The center’s Foster Care and Third Chance for Pets programs have been actively taking in kittens, and now many are ready for adoption. With more kittens still in…

The City of Irvine is currently developing a master plan for Heritage Community Park. This plan will focus on enhancing the services and facilities provided within the approximately 44-acre community park. July 22 Community Workshop The City held a community workshop on Monday, July 22, at the…

The Irvine Police Department on Wednesday arrested a Mission Viejo man who committed lewd acts on a child he supervised while working as a part-time camp counselor at Mission Viejo Christian Church. Nicolas David Cruz, 19, was arrested at the church and taken to Orange County Jail, where he remains…

Calling all makers! The 2019 Holiday Faire exhibitor application is now available.  The Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire is a two-day shopping event, featuring local artisans and crafters. Selected exhibitors work in a variety of media and display a high level of expertise in…

The City of Irvine is in the process of developing a master plan for Heritage Community Park, and invites the community to share input at a free community workshop on Monday, July 22, 6–8 p.m., at the Irvine High School Theater. The Heritage Community Park Improvements Master Plan will focus on…

The City of Irvine is in the process of developing a master plan for Heritage Community Park, and invites the community to share input at a free community workshop on Monday, July 22, 6–8 p.m., at the Irvine High School Theater. The Heritage Community Park Improvements Master Plan will focus on…

Facility Reservations Permit Application Instructions And Guidelines For 2020 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…

IRVINE, Calif. (June 25, 2019): The City of Irvine applauded today’s announcement by City of Hope to invest more than $1 billion to develop a world-class cancer research and treatment campus at FivePoint Gateway, adjacent to the Orange County Great Park. The cancer campus, on approximately 11…

The City of Irvine’s annual summer tradition returns on Sunday, July 7, when the Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts kick off at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge. The community is invited to a series of six free family-friendly concerts out in the park covering a variety of musical tastes — from country…