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Bommer Canyon Nature Garden before & after restoration work.  Images courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy. The City of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) welcome nature lovers to experience the new Bommer Canyon Nature Garden, where visitors can learn about native habitats, local plant life, and Orange County’s ranching history. Read More

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present the fourth show of its season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, book by Edna Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, musical direction by Julia Hoffmann, choreography by Paula Hammons Sloan and directed by Steve Steiner. ONCE begins previews on Wednesday, March 8; will open on Sunday, March Read More

The City Council on Tuesday, February 14 will recognize some outstanding individuals and receive an update about important 2022 accomplishments. Council Members will recognize the 2022 Employees of the Year that include Senior Public Services Supervisor Bryan Zahn as the City’s Employee of the Year; Fire Captain Danny Goodwin as Orange County Fire Authority’s Read More

Thursday, February 9, 2023 The City of Irvine is launching a grant program for local emerging nonprofits that provide services and programs to the Irvine community. Potential grantees may be awarded $30,000 to $60,000. Applications for the Irvine Recovery Plan – Emerging Nonprofits Grant Program (IRP Grant Program) will be Read More

Given it is mostly a stretch of pavement surrounded by dirt, the El Horno underpass would likely not be described by most people as an appealing place to walk by. That perspective may change under beautification plans by Caltrans. The agency is planning to enhance conditions for the underpass—which is Read More