The City of Irvine has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, earning a perfect score of 100 — and 15 bonus points — on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) released today.
This marks the fourth consecutive year Irvine has received a perfect score on the prestigious Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating, a key benchmark assessing how extensively cities have embraced LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their laws, policies, and services.
Irvine, Calif. (November 17, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will take place on Friday, November 21, from 7:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. around Jamboree Road and Dupont Drive.
The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, is offering The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Eligible residents will receive a box of food weighing approximately 30 pounds. The box contains a variety of dried beans, fresh produce, canned and frozen vegetables, fruit/vegetable juice, meat (when available), poultry, fish, nuts, milk, cheese, rice, cereal, and pasta.
Pick up Location:
Heritage Park Community Center
14301 Yale Avenue
The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Together with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, OC Hunger Alliance, and South County Outreach, the City is calling on the community to come together in support of neighbors facing food insecurity.
The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Together with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, OC Hunger Alliance, and South County Outreach, the City is calling on the community to come together in support of neighbors facing food insecurity.
Donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza.
The City of Irvine invites the community to the opening of two new exhibitions at the Irvine Fine Arts Center: Swing Shift and Alisa Ochoa: Splinters. Both exhibitions will be on view November 15, 2025–January 17, 2026, with a free opening reception Saturday, November 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.
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. Join us as we salute our nation’s veterans at the City of Irvine’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
Join the community Tuesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, for a Veterans Day observance honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. All are welcome to attend this meaningful tribute.
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