The City of Irvine will celebrate the opening of eight lighted pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, February 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include remarks from City leaders, followed by a ribbon-cutting and scheduled gameplay for the local pickleball community.

The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $69,000 in 2025.

Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified volunteers, who will also assist eligible taxpayers in applying for tax credits, including the state and federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

In an effort to strengthen economic growth and innovation, the City of Irvine has adopted strategic zoning updates that make it easier for companies engaged in Research & Development (R&D) to locate, expand, and invest in Irvine. These changes help preserve and modernize key business areas that power Irvine’s innovation economy, including firms developing medical technologies, software, and advanced hardware.

In observance of Presidents Day, February 16, 2026, City of Irvine offices, including the following, are closed:​

Continuing a commitment to Irvine’s long-term economic success, the Irvine City Council approved a blueprint at its January 13 meeting to guide the City’s economic development efforts and lay the groundwork for the launch of the Irvine Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.