NOW OPEN: Urban Forest Photo Contest
Show Irvine’s urban forest some love! Round 2 of Irvine’s Urban Forest Photo Contest is open! Snap a photo of a favorite tree, park, or green space — and tell us what makes it special.
Your entry celebrates the trees that help shape Irvine’s future. The City’s Urban Forest Master Plan aims to grow tree canopy coverage to 30% by 2055.
Mornings with the Mayor
Join me Saturday, October 17, from 9 to 10 a.m. for Mornings with the Mayor. Ask questions, share ideas, or simply stop by to say hello. Everyone is welcome — come enjoy a donut and cider, and let’s talk about Irvine’s future!
Irvine Civic Youth Initiative
Irvine’s next generation of civic leaders is getting started. The Fall 2026 Irvine Civic Youth Initiative cohort is underway! Ninth-, tenth-, and eleventh-graders from Beckman, Harvard-Westlake, Irvine, Northwood, OCSA, University, and Woodbridge are exploring how local government works — and discovering how they can help shape Irvine’s future.
Their curiosity and enthusiasm are already inspiring. We can’t wait to see Cohort 3 grow into engaged citizens and community leaders.
Celebrating 50 Years
Congratulations to the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association (SCCCA) on its golden anniversary. Founded in 1976 as the Irvine Chinese School, SCCCA has spent five decades preserving Chinese heritage, sharing cultural education, and bringing communities together. Since opening its permanent Irvine cultural center in 2005, SCCCA has continued to build a vibrant home for connection and learning. Here’s to 50 remarkable years — and to the generations still to come!
Out and About in Irvine
Irvine is stronger when we connect. From residents and community leaders to local organizations, your time, ideas, and talents help make our city more welcoming. Thank you for being part of it — and for helping shape what comes next.
Concordia University Irvine Celebrates 50 Years
Congratulations to Concordia University Irvine on five decades of educating and inspiring future leaders. We were honored to celebrate this milestone — and the opening of its new Center for Worship and the Performing Arts. We’re proud to partner with Concordia and grateful for all it brings to education, culture, and our community.
Irvine Global Village Festival 25th Anniversary
On Saturday, we celebrated the 25th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival at the Great Park. The festival brought the community together for a vibrant day of music, food, culture, shopping, and connection.
Irvine’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and our unity is a source of pride. As one of the nation’s most diverse and integrated cities, Irvine shows how people from different backgrounds can come together to build a stronger, more connected community. Here’s to 25 years of celebrating the cultures and traditions that make Irvine so special!