Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco was sworn into office Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Council Chamber surrounded by family, friends, and community members.
Franco represents Council District 5, which includes the communities of Woodbridge, University Park, Rancho San Joaquin, and portions of Westpark south of Barranca Parkway. Her term runs through the end of 2026.
Grab your bike and explore Irvine! Join in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine.
Participate in a 5-mile ride within the Great Park or a 25-mile ride along Irvine’s bikeways. The ride will start and end at Hangar 244 at the Great Park, located at 8000 Great Park Blvd.
If you have visited the Great Park recently, you may have noticed a refreshed look along the park’s grounds at the Walkable Historical Timeline.
Dr. Keith L. Nelson and Dr. Spencer C. Olin began developing the Great Park Walkable Historical Timeline and its companion handbook in the early 2000s as a way to share the history that surrounded the Great Park, from our origins as a species from 13,000–11,000 BC, to the Global War, 1939–1949, focused on the decade during which the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro was established, the Cold War in 1950–1990.
Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.
*Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.
The community is invited to Hicks Canyon for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.
*Additional parking available at Hicks Canyon Elementary School and Viewpark Ave. (south side).
For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer.
The City of Irvine and Irvine-based company Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. invite the community to experience Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN, a special exhibition running May 18 through September 28 at Great Park Gallery. The exhibition kicks off with a free, opening reception Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the fourth annual Pride in Irvine event Thursday, May 22, 5–7 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza in honor of Harvey Milk Day and June Pride Month.
The event will feature the raising of the Progress Flag in front of City Hall as a symbol of support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Community members are invited to attend and take part in an evening of connection, education, and celebration.
The City of Irvine invites the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Councilmember-elect Betty Martinez Franco Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber.
Please note: The City is making improvements to the Civic Center Parking Lot, significantly impacting parking availability and eliminating access to the EV chargers located along the San Diego Creek Trail. For your convenience, additional parking is available off of Harvard Avenue and San Juan, with shuttle service to the Civic Center provided.
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