Meet 3D Artist Seung Yon Lee
Since graduating from Pasadena’s ArtCenter College of Design in 2020, Irvine resident Seung...
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The New Irvine Public Library System
Public libraries play a vital role by providing free access to information, fostering literacy, supporting education and lifelong learning, and serving as community hubs for various activities and resources.
Last year, the Irvine City Council unanimously voted to transition library services from the Orange County Public Libraries (OCPL) and, instead, establish its own Irvine Public Library System.
The Council’s decision came down to finances and services offered to the City’s residents. Irvine taxpayers contribute roughly $17 million to OCPL annually. However, the libraries operated by OCPL in Irvine receive only $5 million annually in services. (Decades ago, the City established its own Irvine Police Department because of a similar funding imbalance.)
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Cool Irvine Eco Fair Scheduled for June 14th at the Great Park
The environmental nonprofit Cool Irvine will be hosting its annual Eco Fair on June 14th from 10am...
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Specialty Grocer, Restaurants & Stores Coming to the Great Park
On April 22nd, the Irvine City Council voted unanimously to direct City Manager Oliver Chi to move forward with retail developer Almquist to begin construction of The Canopy — a 90,000 square foot retail center that will be built on the corner of Bosque and Great Park Boulevard.
The retail center — scheduled to open late next year — will include a specialty grocer, sit-down and fast-casual restaurants, and other shopping options for nearby residents and Great Park visitors.
The popular Canadian Asian supermarket chain T&T has announced their first Southern California location will be at The Canopy.
2025 State of the Great Park
On May 6th, thousands of Irvine residents attended the “State of the Great Park” event where Irvine Councilmember and Great Park Chair Mike Carroll gave the opening address.
Guests were treated to interactive displays, live music performances, and light refreshments while learning about new amenities coming to the Great Park.
The Great Park is currently home to world-class sports fields; a professional soccer stadium; a professional ice rink; Wild Rivers Waterpark; the Great Park Balloon & Carousel; a Visitors Center; the Palm Court Arts Complex; the Great Park Gallery; the Walkable Historical Timeline; the Farm + Food Lab; walking trails; and playgrounds & themed play areas.
To read about the new amenities currently under construction at the Great Park, click here.
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Head Wide Open Takes Top Honors in Irvine’s Battle of the Bands
Six local high school bands — Pelargoniums, 25 After Midnight, Eastla, Chaos Theory, Groundwire,...
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Second Annual CicloIrvine Event Scheduled for May 3rd
The second annual CicloIrvine event is set to take place on Saturday (May 3rd) from 11am until 4pm.
After last year’s inaugural event drew more than 10,000 participants, the City Council voted to make CicloIrvine an annual celebration.
This car-free “open streets” event provides Irvine residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to walk, bike, and roll along a 1.4-mile stretch of Campus Drive.
The goal is to promote community engagement, sustainability, and environmentally conscious travel — allowing attendees to experience Irvine’s public spaces and local businesses in a new and re-imagined way. Participants will enjoy live music, informational booths, and a host of family-friendly activities.
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Same-Day Solar Permits
The City of Irvine is now offering residents same-day permitting for solar. PermitsDIRECT! is an...
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Betty Martinez Franco Elected to the Irvine City Council
On April 15th, voters in Council District 5 — which includes the communities of Woodbridge, Westpark, University Park and Rancho San Joaquin — elected Betty Martinez Franco to fill the Council seat vacated last November by Larry Agran, who was elected Mayor of Irvine.
Franco has lived in District 5 for more than two decades. She is a public relations consultant and small business owner.
According to her campaign website, Franco’s top priorities include: expanding affordable housing options; finding solutions to traffic congestion; advocating for small businesses; improving our City’s libraries and parks; investing in green projects; connecting the City’s most vulnerable families to essential resources; and building the long-promised Veterans Cemetery at the Great Park.
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Six Irvine Schools Make the “2025 California Distinguished Schools” List
Six Irvine schools have been recognized as 2025 California Distinguished Schools, which is the...
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