Author: ICNV Staff

During the November 12th Irvine City Council meeting, Mayor Larry Agran asked the Irvine Police Department (IPD) to update the Council on the growing number of collisions involving electric bikes (e-bikes) — especially among the City’s youth — and to review what new measures can be implemented to keep e-bike riders, pedestrians, and motorists safe.

During the public comments portion of the Council meeting, UCI Health trauma surgeon Sigrid Burruss, MD pointed out that the e-bike injuries she sees in the operating room are similar to those from motorcycle accidents.

Irvine has a new City Manager. On October 28th, the City Council unanimously approved the hiring of Sean Crumby, who has more than three decades of executive leadership experience in municipal government.

In December 2024, Mr. Crumby was promoted to Assistant City Manager where he has led the development of the Great Park while continuing to oversee the City’s public works, transportation, and sustainability operations.  

Are you planning an international trip? If so, you can now apply for your passport right here in Irvine!

Appointments are currently available on Mondays & Wednesdays between 9am and 3pm. (Expanded hours will be announced in early 2026.) 

On October 28th, the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, in partnership with the City of Irvine, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, which is being built at the Great Park.

It will also feature stories of aviators, veterans, and civilians whose lives intersected with MCAS El Toro. In addition, the facility will offer STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) programs for local students. And a research library will be built — featuring books, photos, and materials related to Marine Corps aviation and its history.

Mayor Larry Agran is a big fan of trees! In fact, years ago he worked alongside other early leaders to expand our City’s park system. Today, Irvine’s parks are ranked No. 1 in California and No. 2 in America according to the Trust for Public Land. And 94% of our residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

Mayor Agran’s office has announced a fun new community engagement project to attract fellow tree (and photo) enthusiasts.