The City of Irvine will distribute face masks received through the recent generous donation from FivePoint Holdings, LLC to community members in an effort to stem the tide of COVID-19 and safeguard Irvine residents and workers including first responders.

The disposable face masks will be provided to the community as part of the City’s overall COVID-19 response efforts, beginning with the Mayor’s Mask Giveaway. This drive-up distribution event on Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, will provide each car with one free box of 50 disposable masks.

The City of Irvine hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30, featuring IUSD Boardmembers Lauren Brooks and Ira Glasky. Thank you to our community partners at Irvine Unified School District for participating in this critical discussion regarding impacts COVID-19 has on the City and our schools. The Virtual Town Hall is now available to watch on-demand. 

Stay connected with the arts this summer in the virtual art studio. This series of video tutorials for teens and adults, presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center studio technicians, include creative projects, technical instruction, and an inside look in the studio to inspire your artistic practice at home. Download a supply list for each class early, and then follow along fun art tutorials at any time through videos on the Irvine Fine Arts Center's Facebook. 

The City of Irvine, Community Services Department is responsible for managing the Facility Reservation process, and reservations are accepted and processed on a calendar-year basis.  The following information is to provide notice that the City will begin accepting 2021 facility reservation applications in August 2020, with dates determined by the City's Community Facilities Reservation Policy.

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking photo entries for its annual Photo Fundraiser. Is your dog, cat, or rabbit ready for its close-up? Submit your favorite photo of your pet, then get your family and friends to vote for your pet’s picture.

To help stem the tide of COVID-19 and safeguard Irvine first responders, residents and workers, FivePoint Holdings, LLC has donated 1 million face masks to the City of Irvine in its continuing effort to provide critical resources where needed most in the region.

The City of Irvine Rental Assistance Program application period is now closed.  A lottery will be conducted during the week of July 27, where selected participants will then be reviewed for eligibility criteria requirements. 

For questions, please contact rentalassistance@cityofirvine.org (Open in new window).

Join Mayor Christina L. Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30 at 5:15 for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with IUSD Board members, Ira Glasky and Lauren Brooks to provide updates about the City of Irvine and Irvine Unified School District and the impacts of COVID-19.