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Plastic straws are one of the main ocean plastic polluters, help us change that! The goal of "No Straw November" is to bring awareness to the many plastic straws that are being used once and then thrown away in a single month. Jr. Ocean Guardians challenges you to refuse plastic straws the whole…

Read the Irvine Police Department press release, watch video of suspect, regarding graffiti crime.

Irvine, Calif.  (October 31, 2018) – Around 9 a.m. this morning, a passerby notified the Irvine Police Department that an anti-Semitic comment had been spray painted along the exterior wall of the Beth Jacob Synagogue, located at 3900 Michelson Drive in Irvine. Based upon the preliminary…

Pesticides are among many household hazardous waste products that can be conveniently, and legally, recycled in Irvine. Do NOT throw away hazardous waste or dump down a house or outside drain! Here’s how to recycle responsibly: Household hazardous waste is considered leftover household products…

Newest community park will open with a dedication ceremony at Portola Springs Community Center. The City of Irvine's newest community park and center will open this winter with a ceremony that will include self-guided tours of the park and center. The 32-acre Portola Springs Community Park features…

The City of Irvine has implemented a new mobile device system for its Building Inspection team. Each of the City’s building inspectors now has a networked device in the field that will save time, eliminate paper waste and, most importantly, enhance customer service. Whether the customer is a…

Veterans Day is a time 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 of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11, from…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The Committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations. It provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…

On October 23, the Irvine City Council made the first of two votes toward approving a Sunshine Ordinance that would enhance government transparency by making agendas available 12 days in advance, rather than five.  A second, required vote for approval is set for November 13.. The goal of…

By Molly McLaughlin On October 23, Irvine will take another step to enhance local government transparency, when our City Council considers approving an Irvine Sunshine Ordinance. The goal of the proposed Ordinance is to assure adequate review of various related agenda materials by the public before…

Great Park visitors, please take note: The Great Park Gallery is closed, effective Tuesday, October 16, until further notice due to nearby construction on-site. To best protect the current exhibit’s ceramic artwork, Nature In/Forms has been closed early. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will…

By John Russo and Marianna Marysheva This month the Irvine City Council will consider a significant change to how Irvine prepares and approves its budget. Like nearly all California cities, Irvine creates and approves a new General Fund budget each and every year. This is not a “best practice.” If…

Join Orange County Soccer Club for their third playoff game, this Saturday! The playoff game will be held at the Great Park’s Soccer Stadium when Orange County Soccer Club takes on Phoenix Rising FC in round 3 of the USL Cup Playoffs. The team beat Reno 1868, 1-0, in round 2. Game begins…

The Irvine City Council will consider approval of an Irvine Sunshine Ordinance that would expand review time of nearly all upcoming agenda items to 12 days – which is four times longer than California law requires. The proposed ordinance will be heard during the City Council meeting beginning at 5…

The City of Irvine has been awarded for its “exemplary Information Technology (IT) practices” by MISAC, the Municipal Information Systems Association of California. MISAC announced the Technology Achievement awards for 2018 this month. Public agencies are recognized for best practices in IT…

Your little ghouls and goblins are invited to the Lakeview Senior Center for a morning of trick-or-treat stations, snacks, and activities. Trick or Treat at the Senior Center is Friday, October 26. Tours last approximately 30 minutes; drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tours are $3 per person.…

In an ongoing effort to promote voter registration and participation, the City of Irvine encourages all eligible residents who are not registered to vote to do so by October 22.  By registering to vote, qualified voters can participate in the November 6 General Municipal Election. Registration…

The community is invited to watch as the iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon is transformed into a jack-o-lantern face on Tuesday, October 2. Balloon pilots are lifted by a large crane to attach black vinyl tarp pieces to the Balloon’s sides, creating a jack-o-lantern face affectionately known…

Southern California Edison is hosting a half-day course designed for those interested in learning about the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). Cities across California are required to enforce the 2016 California Green Building Code on January 1, 2017. The course will…

In partnership with Waste Management, the City of Irvine is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, October 27 at the Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes (dimensions 24 inches x 12 inches) at a mobile shredding unit…