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City’s Budget Presentation Wins National Award for Twenty-Seventh Consecutive Year 01/31/2020

The City of Irvine has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the 27th consecutive year. The award, which recognizes the City’s budgetary achievements for the...

Safe Community Task Force 2020 to Hold Next Meeting May 19 01/29/2020

The community is invited to attend the City of Irvine’s first Safe Community Task Force 2020 meeting on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The Safe Community Task Force 2020 was established by the City Council in September 2019 to ensure Irvine remains a safe city.

Irvine Ranked No. 1 in Latest Fiscal Strength Survey 01/28/2020

The City of Irvine in 2019, for a third straight year, has been ranked No. 1 in fiscal strength. Irvine was given a surplus score of $4,100 per taxpayer, earning the distinction as the most fiscally healthy large city in the United States.

Mayor Shea Calls City Council Emergency Meeting on March 12 03/12/2020

In response to recent events pertaining to COVID-19, Mayor Shea has requested an emergency City Council Meeting take place today, Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

IBC Trails Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan Open House Event 01/24/2020

The City of Irvine is underway with the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) Trails Feasibility Study, or “IBC Connects” project. The second phase of community outreach will be an Open House planned for Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at City Hall in the Conference and Training.

Fair Housing Workshop - January 29 01/21/2020

Join the City of Irvine's Housing Division, the County of Orange, California, and local communities for a discussion on fair housing issues Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 p.m. at Santa Ana City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.

Winter 2020 Exhibitions at Irvine Fine Arts Center Begin Saturday, January 25 01/22/2020

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of its first exhibitions of 2020: From Here to There: A Time Machine and A trace is not a map. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, January 25–Friday, March 7. Exhibitions and parking are free.

Smoke-Free Public Places 12/12/2019

At its October 10, 2019 meeting, the Irvine City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 19-17, which expanded the City's current smoking prohibitions to include all public places, such as sidewalks, streets, and alleys as well as common areas of multi-unit residences.

Longtime Community Activist Joan Irvine Smith Passes Away at 86 12/20/2019

Irvine lost a true giant and pillar of our community with the passing of Joan Irvine Smith. A member of the family that founded the Irvine Ranch, Smith was the only child of James Irvine Jr. and his wife Athalie Richardson Irvine Clarke...

Permit Counter Will Undergo Modified Hours: December 9-20, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 12/04/2019

The City of Irvine Community Development permit counter will will operate with modified hours December 9-20, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 23.

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