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The City of Irvine invites the community to provide feedback on proposed plans for the rehabilitation of Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp during Community Services Commission meetings scheduled for: Wednesday, October 3, 5:30 p.m., at Las Lomas Community Center; and Wednesday, October 17, 5:30 p.m., at…

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 as “Jack.” There is no…

Did you visit Irvine Global Village Festival this year at the Orange County Great Park? We want your feedback! Take a quick, two-minute survey to help us continue to improve the festival. Visit this link to participate: cityofirvine.org/festivalsurvey (Open in new window).

Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part 1 violent crime, FBI data for calendar year 2017 shows. The information released Monday shows that Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 13th consecutive year…

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the third consecutive year by Orange County Register readers. Irvine’s commitment to safety, its unparalleled parks and open space, and quality of education helped it maintain its status as the best place to live in Orange County.…

Celebrate “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day” on September 17 and watch Councilmember Lynn Schott speak to its importance here. Constitution Week: September 17-23.

What is Community Choice Energy? Community Choice Energy (CCE) has been operating in California since 2002 following passage of Assembly Bill 117. CCE programs enable local government control over energy procurement to purchase power, set competitive rates, and collect revenue. The local utility…

It’s back-to-school time, and parents work hard to ensure your kids have a great and productive year. This also includes doing what you can for the environment.  When preparing your kids for school this year, you can help them be good environmental stewards at the same time. Make sure to reuse…

The community is invited to a free event on Sunday, Sept. 16, with a new starting time at 10 a.m. and an official opening ceremony at 1 p.m., to officially open the new baseball stadium at the Orange County Great Park. Free parking.  Parking Map Event Flier Baseball Stadium Information…

Travel the world at the 17th annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. This all-day event — now at the Orange County Great Park — features more than 100 performances representing cultures from around the world; international cuisine; kids’ crafts and activities;…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, Nature/In Forms. The exhibit runs Sunday, Sept. 2–Sunday, Nov. 11, with an exhibition opening Sunday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit, opening, and parking are free and open to the public. Nature In/Forms …

Longtime public works employee and city engineer Mark Steuer has joined the City of Irvine as Public Works Director, and Kaitlyn Nguyen also has been hired as Economic Development Manager. “Kaitlyn Nguyen and Mark Steuer are dynamic and innovative public executives who will bring new ideas and…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of its latest exhibition, All Media 2018, an annual juried show featuring the work of Southern California artists. An opening reception is 4–6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, with award presentations beginning at 4:45 p.m. The exhibition runs through…

Spooktacular Fun Days at the Orange County Great Park is Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual fall tradition features a treat town, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, entertainment, crafts, food, and more. Tickets will be available in September. For more information…

Watch Mayor Wagner’s latest ICTV video (Open in new window): Topic is fire services, overpayment, and next steps for the Irvine community.

New deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 15 The filing period for non-incumbents for the office of Councilmember in the City of Irvine has been extended, the City Clerk announced today. Interested residents must file nomination papers for the General Municipal Election by the new deadline, Wednesday, Aug.…

Flip through the fall edition of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) for the latest City news, classes, events, and activities. In this issue, travel the world at the Irvine Global Village Festival, which will be better than ever this year at the Orange County Great Park with on-site…

Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted October 13–November 18 at the Orange County Great Park Visitors Center during the following hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays…

Make the season brighter for the City of Irvine's adopted Marine Battalion families by donating a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12. Donations can be dropped off November 5–December 14 during the following time at the locations below: Irvine Civic Center, 1…

The Irvine Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on a Wildfire Preparedness campaign that kicked off Tuesday. The outreach focuses on the “Ready, Set, Go” strategy championed by OCFA. Irvine neighborhoods that are most at risk…