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.

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.) 

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.

For years, Irvine has been recognized for its world-class medical facilities and cutting-edge...

Last year, the City of Irvine launched a one-year pilot program for a free shuttle bus service to connect Irvine residents to parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers.

All of the buses are equipped with bike racks, and are fully accessible by wheelchair and other mobility aids. And riders have access to free wi-fi service.

The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is ranked No. 1 in California — with IUSD students...

The City of Irvine is encouraging its residents to help shape the future of the Irvine Public Library by providing suggestions on services, programs, collections, and spaces.

Community comments will be combined with research and analysis to identify priorities to be included in the 2026–2029 Library Strategic Plan.

A Statewide Special Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4th regarding Congressional Redistricting (Proposition 50).

You can also take your ballot to a post office or Vote Center and turn it in there.

On October 18th, Jamboree Housing Corporation (Jamboree) celebrated its 35th anniversary by debuting its Jamboree Legacy Award — an honor intended to recognize visionary leaders whose work has significantly advanced housing affordability and community well-being. The inaugural award was presented to Irvine Mayor Larry Agran.

In announcing the award, Jamboree praised Mayor Agran for being “a trailblazing public servant whose decades of leadership have shaped one of the most inclusive and forward-thinking housing landscapes in the nation.”

The City of Irvine been named one of the first Clean California Communities for its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and its focus on keeping Irvine a beautiful place to live.

To earn the designation, Irvine had to meet a series of criteria in support of litter prevention, beautification, and environmental enhancement. The City established education and outreach activities to reduce single-use plastics and implemented a program to provide financial incentives for residents to transition from gas-powered to battery-operated lawn equipment.