Media Advisory: Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris Secures $1 Million for Bommer Canyon Fuel Modification and Restoration

At Bommer Canyon Trailhead in Irvine on October 5, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (District 74) will present a $1 million check to City of Irvine officials on behalf of the State of California for the Bommer Canyon fire prevention fuel modification and restoration.

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We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series Lecture 4

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In honor of the City’s 50th anniversary and as part of the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative, the City of Irvine and South Coast Chinese Cultural Center are collaborating to offer the We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series for Chinese-Irvine Newcomers, in Mandarin.

Join for the second lecture in the series October 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. 

City of Irvine to Participate in California Clean Air Day October 6

The City of Irvine is again joining the statewide effort to improve air quality by encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in California Clean Air Day on October 6. 

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The City of Irvine is again joining the statewide effort to improve air quality by encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in California Clean Air Day on October 6. Take the Pledge.
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City of Irvine Honored with Two Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence

The City of Irvine is proud to announce it was one of 11 cities to receive Helen Putnam Awards for Excellence from the League of California Cities at its Annual Conference and Expo September 22–24 in Sacramento, California.

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Irvine's efforts to contribute to environmental sustainability and improve community members' lives through the IrvineREADY! platform were highlighted in a recent Western City article (Open in new window) and League of California Cities video (Open in new window)

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Irvine Named Best City to Live In for 6th Consecutive Year

The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the sixth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers.

As Irvine commemorates its 50th anniversary this year, it celebrates its history of innovation, unmatched quality of life, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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The City of Irvine has been voted “Best City to Live in” for the sixth consecutive year by The Orange County Register readers. As Irvine commemorates its 50th anniversary this year, it celebrates its history of innovation, unmatched quality of life, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Irvine is Safest City of its Size for 16th Year

Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2020. Information released Monday shows Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. This is the 16th consecutive year Irvine has had the lowest per capita violent crime rate for its size.

The FBI’s Annual Uniform Crime Report measures Part I crime, which includes murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft and arson.

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For the 16th consecutive year, Irvine is the Safest City of its size for Part I violent crime, according to FBI data for calendar year 2020. Irvine has the lowest rate of violent crime per capita of any city in the nation with a population of 250,000 or more. 
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Mayor’s Statement Regarding Concert Noise

After a relatively quiet 2021 concert season at FivePoint Amphitheatre, the City saw a spike in noise complaints earlier this month, with 80% of complaints tied to two concerts in particular. The City has been working closely with Live Nation, the operator of the venue, to implement changes as soon as possible to better control noise levels in the community, including:

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City of Irvine Receives Government Experience Project Award for IrvineREADY!

The City of Irvine’s web-based platform IrvineREADY! was selected as a Government Experience Project Winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2021.

The awards recognize the achievements and best practices of states, cities, and counties that improve government experience and push the boundaries of how citizen services are delivered. Top government jurisdictions, agencies, and departments were honored  during the GovX Summit and Government Experience Awards event September 15.

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