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Watch: July 30 Virtual Town Hall Meeting featuring City and IUSD Updates 07/31/2020
The City of Irvine hosted a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Anthony Kuo on Thursday, July 30, featuring IUSD Boardmembers Lauren Brooks and Ira Glasky to discuss City and school updates. Watch on-demand now.City of Irvine to Open Additional COVID-19 Appointments 07/23/2020
At the direction of the Irvine City Council, this past week COVID-19 testing capacity at the Great Park was expanded. The expanded testing capacity will continue into weeks three and four, and registration will reopen on Friday, July 24 at 12 p.m. to fill additional appointments.City of Irvine Issues Amended Face Covering Order 06/26/2020
On Wednesday, June 24, Irvine City Manager John Russo, in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, released an amended Executive Order requiring the use of face coverings. This amendment aligns with new guidance from the California Department of Health. Economic DevelopmentIrvine City Council Establishes Program to Support Small Businesses 05/29/2020
At a meeting on May 29, the Irvine City Council voted to establish a program to provide financial support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding for the Local Business Support Program comes from a $5 million grant from the County of Orange, through the federally approved CARES Act.Watch: May 21 Virtual Town Hall Meeting featuring Business Recovery 05/21/2020
The City of Irvine hosted its fourth Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Melissa Fox on Thursday, May 21 featuring a discussion about business recovery with community business leaders Bryan Starr, Lucy Dunn, Mike Daniel, and Ken Gillett. Watch on-demand now.Orange County’s Board of Supervisors, Mayors of 33 Cities Urge Congress, White House to Provide Immediate, Direct Funding 05/13/2020
All of Orange County’s mayors and county supervisors are now calling on Congress and President Trump to provide immediate, direct funding to all local governments in the next stimulus bill. Read the letter from the County of Orange Board of Supervisors and all current Orange County Mayors.Great Plates Delivered Program Launching in Irvine 05/15/2020
The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the Great Plates Delivered Program, a new home-delivery meal service from the State of California. The Great Plates Delivered Program helps qualifying older adults receive three free nutritious meals a day, while boosting our local economy.City Council Approves Four-Phase Reopening Plan and Drive-Through Testing 05/12/2020
On May 12, the Irvine City Council approved a four-phase plan for reopening City facilities, services, and programs. Tennis and pickleball courts set to reopen. Summer programs will be modified to include drive-in movies and concerts. Citywide drive-through testing program approved.City of Irvine to Allow Golf Courses to Reopen May 1 04/30/2020
After careful consideration and following the State directive, the City Council voted to allow golf courses to open, based significantly upon the guidance set forth by the County of Orange, with additional City requirements in place for the protection of public health. View guidelines here.Irvine Animal Care Center to Offer Adoptions by Appointment 04/29/2020
Irvine City Council authorized City staff to schedule in-person adoptions by appointment only at the Irvine Animal Care Center. The Center will remain closed to the public for all drop-in services.Pages
