Community & Human Interest - Irvine Community News and Views

Smith’s Picks: Things To Do This Summer in Irvine

Below are some of my picks for fun things to do in Irvine this summer. Irvine Summer Camps for...

Great Park Soccer Stadium Selected for U.S. Men’s Team World Cup Training Base Camp

The City of Irvine has announced that the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has selected the Great...

Irvine Exhibition Combines Basketball & Art

Four basketball courts at the Great Park have been transformed into bold, large-scale works of art...

Northwood High School Students Bring Colorful Murals to Underserved Community Health Clinics

Canvas for Care is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded earlier this year by Northwood High...

Congratulations to Noelle Smiley: Irvine’s “Woman of the Year”!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Irvine’s State Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris...

Eight New Pickleball Courts Have Opened in Irvine

On February 3rd, the City of Irvine celebrated the opening of eight lighted pickleball courts at...

Ghost Town Takes Top Honors in Irvine’s Battle of the Bands

Seven local high school bands — Eastla, Fourth to Six, Monstera, Ghost Town, Two Seater Jeep,...

Katie Wheeler Library to Reopen on March 7th

Last August, the City of Irvine celebrated the official opening of its new City-run public library system.

The new City-run library system continues to provide the free programs Irvine residents count on each week while expanding services to meet the unique needs of our local community.

Back in August, the first two libraries to open under the new City-run system were Heritage Park Library and University Park.

The City will celebrate the reopening of the historic Katie Wheeler Library on March 7th.

Sweet Shade Universal Playground: Best Project of the Year

Sweet Shade Universal Playground has been named the Best Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Southern California Chapter!

The project, which involved intentional design and comprehensive planning, was selected from more than 200 nominations submitted by 75 agencies throughout the region.

The universal playground is located within the 7.9-acre Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. The park is also home to the Sweet Shade Ability Center, where the City’s Disability Services program offers activities for individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities to enjoy alongside their families. The creation of the City’s first universal playground complements the Ability Center and expands inclusive recreational opportunities for all Irvine residents.