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The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee: two parent/guardian representatives. The Irvine Child Care Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Community Services Commission, providing input on the needs of the community…

Longtime municipal executive Marianna Marysheva has joined the City of Irvine as Assistant City Manager. Marysheva began work on July 27; she was hired by new City Manager John Russo. “Irvine is fortunate to be able to retain Ms. Marysheva,” said Russo. “She has a great deal of experience in many…

In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the City Council this week will hold its meeting one day later than normally planned, on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Click here (Open in new window) for agenda.

County Assessor’s latest numbers place the City’s total at 9.43% for year   Irvine property values have soared in the past year, leading all other Orange County cities in percent increase at 9.43%, according to the Office of the Assessor’s preliminary assessments for 2018-19. “The robust…

Irvine, Calif. (July 26, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) is joining the celebration for National Night Out. This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held Aug. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event offers a chance for neighbors to interact with each other and police…

There’s never been a smarter way to save energy and money with a smart thermostat. When you purchase a qualifying energy-efficient smart thermostat and successfully enroll in the Southern California Edison Smart Energy Program. How the Smart Energy Program works: During an SCE Energy Event, SCE…

The attached photo shows Mayor Donald P. Wagner, in response to Irvine voters’ direction, signing a letter on Monday, July 16, 2018 to the California Department of Veterans withdrawing the Strawberry Fields site near the Great Park from any consideration for a state Veterans Cemetery. Last week,…

Work in the Irvine Civic Center has affected the programming that Cox subscribers receive by watching ICTV on Channel 30. Maintenance will continue through Wednesday, July 18. Meanwhile, go to the City’s on demand programming: ICTV Channel 30 (Open in new window)

Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste & Recycling on Tuesday, July 24. Bring items such as e-waste, unused paints, pesticides, automotive products, batteries, and more to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Open in new window) (HHWCC). After “driving thru” one of the four…

Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner released the following statement concerning action taken by the City Council on July 10 regarding the advancement of a Veterans Cemetery in Irvine.   “In response to Irvine voters’ recent decision rejecting the location of a veterans cemetery at the Strawberry…

Watch now (Open in new window) as Mayor Donald P. Wagner addresses the City Council’s action on a state veterans cemetery.

The Irvine City Council has chosen John A. Russo as its new City Manager, approving him at its July 10 meeting. His first day of work will be Monday, July 16. “As a City Council, we went through a lengthy recruitment process with a great result,” said Mayor Donald P. Wagner. “John Russo is the City…

Explore a new craft and take home your own masterpiece during hands-on workshops led by Irvine Fine Arts Center's exhibiting artists. Learn about the wrap and weft of a weaving as well as basic weave structures and finishing techniques, and take home a colorful weaving of your own design, at…

The Irvine City Council has chosen John A. Russo as its finalist for City Manager, and will formally consider hiring him at its July 10 meeting. Russo has 23 years of results-oriented public service gained through leadership positions in Oakland, Alameda, and Riverside. Having served as a City…

The Irvine Global Village Festival is seeking volunteers to assist in all areas of the City’s largest and most attended cultural event. The festival is Saturday, Sept. 22, at its new location, the Orange County Great Park. Volunteer shifts are available 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, through…

Irvine, Calif. (July 2, 2018) – This summer, Irvine Police Department officers will be rewarding local kids who are caught doing good deeds. For the 23rd year, 7-Eleven is working with local law enforcement to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to youth through its popular “Operation Chill”…

​Irvine residents can attend a free viewing of the World Cup Final on the Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium’s giant scoreboard beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 15, courtesy of Orange County Soccer Club. No ticketing or RSVP needed. Visit Orange County Soccer Club (Open in new window)…

Join host Irvine Ranch Water District for a free presentation with UCCE Orange County, Master Gardener Greg Stevenson, a compost expert.  He will cover the basics of traditional composting and vermicomposting (using earthworms). Saturday, July 21 9 a.m. to noon…

The City of Irvine’s annual summer tradition returns on Sunday, July 8, 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 modern…

Irvine, Calif. (June 21, 2018) –  The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted Friday, June 22, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the…