Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris recently secured $2.8 million in funding for the City of Irvine to renovate the playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park, updating the recreational space to a Universal Playground that will meet the need of all residents regardless of ability. Sweet Shade is home to Sweet Shade Ability Center, where the City's Disability Services program provides activities for individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities, and their family members.

This is the driest year to date in California, based on records going back 128 years. With a hot summer ahead, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) urges you to do your part on using less water; find tips and resources at irwd.com/drought (Open in new window).

The City of Irvine is giving away 1,000 complimentary tickets for the Fourth of July concert and fireworks show at FivePoint Amphitheatre thanks to a generous donation from Live Nation.

Tickets to the Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s July 4 Spectacular: The Music of Queen are available on a first-come, first-served basis. High-energy band and vocalists Windborne will join Pacific Symphony to perform classic Queen hits as they have never been heard before. The evening will conclude with a Fourth of July fireworks finale.