Inside Irvine is the official magazine and activity guide for the City of Irvine. Published quarterly, each issue includes City news, upcoming events and family activities, community resources, classes, arts programs, sports, and opportunities to connect with nature. Check out the latest edition to learn more about the people, places, and programs that make Irvine special.
The City of Irvine was incorporated on , under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for ...
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BC - AD Archeological research establishes prehistoric man in the Irvine area at least 12,000 years ago, possibly even 18,000 years ago. Scattered evidence of early campsites and rock shelters can be seen in the undeveloped parts of the City. Gabrielino Indians moved into the Irvine area 2,000 years ago, establishing dozens of villages. One village was located near the present San Joaquin ...
Irvine’s strength is its people. The City is the success it is today because of the more than 300,000 hard-working and community-minded citizens who have chosen Irvine as their home. City Logo The City of Irvine logo features: A family; Asparagus, the City's official vegetable; The letter I, for Irvine; 1971, the year the City incorporated ...