Irvine City Council Modifies Name of Orange County Great Park

The Irvine City Council approved a modification to the name of the Orange County Great Park at their meeting July 27. The action will drop “Orange County” from the park’s name, to be more reflective of the ownership of the park and its growing national appeal.

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California State Senator Dave Min Presents $14.5 Million Check to Irvine for Jeffrey Open Space Trail Completion

The City of Irvine was presented a $14.5 million check from Senator Dave Min at Cypress Community Center Wednesday, August 11, for the completion of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail project. Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and City Council members accepted the check at a presentation attended by State and City officials and members of the Bicycle Club of Irvine.

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The City of Irvine was presented a $14.5 million check from Senator Dave Min for the completion of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail project. The $14.5 million will support a critical piece of the trail that has yet to be finished: a 1.5 mile extension running from Barranca to I-5. 
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Quality of Life Town Hall: Air Quality in Irvine

Join Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and Dr. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts for the Quality of Life: Air Town Hall Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. This is the fourth in the Quality of Life Town Hall series.

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Join Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and Dr. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts for the Quality of Life: Air Town Hall Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m.
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Quality of Life Town Hall: Air Quality in Irvine

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Join Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and Dr. Barbara Finlayson-Pitts for the Quality of Life: Air Town Hall Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m. This is the fourth in the Quality of Life Town Hall series. This town hall will address air quality throughout Irvine and Orange County and how residents and businesses can improve air quality. The All American Asphalt topic will not be addressed in this town hall.

City of Irvine’s 12th Annual Senior Fitness Expo is August 27

The City of Irvine encourages the community to take control of their health and wellness by attending the 12th annual Senior Fitness Expo Friday, August 27, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Rancho Senior Center. This free outdoor event geared toward adults 50 and older features health screenings, educational presentations, and a wide variety of the latest health and fitness exhibitors.

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City of Irvine Adopts Ambitious Climate Resolution

At its August 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a climate resolution, addressing climate change in Irvine’s environment, values, and energy resources; the Irvine ACHIEVES resolution. The resolution sets climate goals for the City and includes key stakeholder and community input.

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Irvine is the third city in California and first in Orange County to adopt a carbon neutral goal by 2030. The Irvine ACHIEVES resolution is a key component in our City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and lays out strategies for climate planning efforts. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/climate.

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Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

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 be conducted on Saturday, August 14, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Barranca Parkway.  

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Irvine Achieves Resolution

Irvine became the third city in California, and the first in Orange County, to adopt a carbon neutral goal by 2030.

At its August 10 meeting, the Irvine City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to address climate change in Irvine’s environment, values, and energy sources. Known as the Irvine ACHIEVES resolution, it is a key component in the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and lays out strategies for climate planning efforts, including the 2030 goal.

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Irvine became the third city in California, and the first in Orange County, to adopt a carbon neutral goal by 2030. The Irvine ACHIEVES resolution is a key component in the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and lays out strategies for climate planning efforts.
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We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series Lecture 1

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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 (SCCCC) are collaborating to offer the We Are Irvine: Living Resource Guide Series for Chinese-Irvine newcomers. The collective efforts of the City and SCCCC will highlight lessons learned from Chinese American immigrants and Irvine residents, and support new residents by minimizing anxieties due to language barriers, misunderstandings, or other unknowns.

Art at City Hall: Suburban Ecologies Exhibition Reception is Thursday, August 12

The City of Irvine invites the community to an exhibition reception for Art at City Hall: Suburban Ecologies Thursday, August 12, 3–5 p.m., at Irvine City Hall.

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