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The City of Irvine invites parents of elementary-age children to “Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child,” a parent-focused workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Quail Hill Community Center. Based in part on the work of Dr. Stuart Ablon and Dr. Ross Greene's "Treating Explosive…

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the…

Visitors to the Orange County Great Park donated food items equal to more than 25,000 meals during the Park’s Spooktacular Fun Days event Oct. 14-15. The donations kicked off the City’s month-long Fall Food Drive: Scare Away Hunger with 30,252 pounds of food to charity over two days. All donations…

The next Irvine City Council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 11. When adopting the meeting calendar for 2017, the City Council rescheduled the Dec. 12 meeting for Monday, Dec. 11. Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, begins on Dec. 12. Irvine City Council meetings are open to the public with…

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 Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11…

The California Coastal Commission and other organizations locally and around the world use November to engage in public education campaigns focusing on an individual action: requesting “No straw, please” when dining in or picking up food to go. This public outreach campaign is part of a voluntary…

The City of Irvine will host its annual GIS Day on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. GIS Day provides a forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a positive difference in our society.…

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2017):  The City of Irvine has received the 2017 Sustainable Government of the Year Award for an initiative that promotes waste reduction and recycling at the Irvine Global Village Festival, the City’s signature event that draws about 20,000 people each year. Irvine…

The City Council invites you to view the land exchange agreement, now signed, available HERE.

The City of Irvine sent in a formal proposal in October 2017 to Amazon for its second world headquarters, nicknamed Amazon HQ2. Irvine was not one of the 20 finalists chosen in January 2018. However, Irvine remains a compelling business story. View the proposal and related documents below. City of…

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2017): The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites the community to its 35th annual Holiday Faire on Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4. More than 100 talented Southern California artists will have unique handmade gifts for purchase, including holiday decorations, hand-blown…

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative, is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. This fall, take the #BeRecycled pledge (Open in new window) and join the tens of thousands who have committed to reduce,…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department has been awarded a $510,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Irvine Police Department…

The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications at four designated locations in…

Irvine, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   Community members can drive up and drop off unwanted medications…

Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted at the Visitors Center and Sports Complex 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays…

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 and provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2017) – An assistance center opens Friday morning in Anaheim to help residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by Canyon Fire 2 as well as anyone else affected by the fire. The center will be a one-stop shop for residents from any city or area affected by the…

The Irvine Police Department is teaming up with Special Olympics Southern California for Tip-A-Cop at Red Robin in the Irvine Spectrum on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 5-9 p.m.

Longtime Irvine City Manager Sean Joyce announced today his plan to retire in February 2018.  Joyce, 54, has served as Irvine City Manager since 2005. He has worked for four California cities, also serving as City Manager in Sierra Madre and South Pasadena. This month is his 30-year…