Irvine Community Comes Together for Operation “Bridge the Gap”
On an unusually rainy Saturday just before Thanksgiving, Irvine residents, businesses, and...
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Mayor Agran Holds Public Hearing on E-Bike Safety Concerns
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.
The Mayor began the discussion by emphasizing that the top priority for the City of Irvine is to keep people safe.
Police Chief Michael Kent and his team provided a detailed report showing that the vast majority of e-bike collisions are caused by riders under the age of 18. Just this year, there have been 192 e-bike collisions in Irvine, with 128 of those accidents caused by an e-bike operator under the age of 18.
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.
Enter Mayor Agran’s Tree Photo Contest
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.
The City is now working to implement Mayor Agran’s latest tree project — the Irvine Urban Forest Master Plan — which has secured Council and community support. The plan includes tens of thousands of new trees planted throughout the City to help decrease Irvine’s carbon footprint, reduce storm water runoff, increase biodiversity, address the urban heat island effect, cool the City, and clean the air.
Mayor Agran’s office has announced a fun new community engagement project to attract fellow tree (and photo) enthusiasts.
Sean Crumby is Irvine’s New City Manager
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.
Mr. Crumby had been serving as interim City Manager after Irvine’s former City Manager Oliver Chi accepted a position in Santa Monica.
A registered Civil Engineer, Crumby was brought in by Chi in April 2023 to serve as the City’s first Director of Project Delivery & Sustainability, where he was responsible for managing and implementing hundreds of millions of dollars in projects annually.
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.
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America’s First All-Electric Hospital Opens in Irvine
For years, Irvine has been recognized for its world-class medical facilities and cutting-edge...
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
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.
The now-under-construction 131,000 square-foot aviation museum — located on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (MCAS El Toro) — is set to open in spring 2027.
The museum will include a collection of more than 40 restored aircraft and many related artifacts — representing over eight decades of Marine Corps aviation, from World War II to the present.
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.
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IUSD Ranks No. 1 in California Standardized Testing
The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is ranked No. 1 in California — with IUSD students...
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Help Shape the Future of the Irvine Public Library System
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.
Now through November 16th, residents are being asked to take a survey to help guide priorities and planning for the next phase of library services.
The survey offers community members an opportunity to share their perspectives on library programs, preferred collections, and concepts for library facilities.
Community comments will be combined with research and analysis to identify priorities to be included in the 2026–2029 Library Strategic Plan.
Special Election Resources
A Statewide Special Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4th regarding Congressional Redistricting (Proposition 50).
If you have completed your vote-by-mail ballot, place it in the envelope that was provided. Be sure to sign the envelope and write your name and complete address on the outside.
Place the signed envelope in any U.S. postal mailbox or in one of the City’s secure Ballot Drop Boxes.
You can also take your ballot to a post office or Vote Center and turn it in there.
Mayor Larry Agran Honored for His Decades of Leadership in Advancing Affordable Housing Programs
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.
Jamboree is a nonprofit housing development company that works with community leaders like Mayor Agran to acquire, renovate, and manage permanently affordable rental and ownership housing for working families, veterans, seniors, and people with special needs.
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.”
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