Celebrating Nowruz, Serving our Community, and Unveilings!
JOST Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Groundbreaking
In the final connection of the Mountains to Sea Trail, the City of Irvine and T.Y. Lin International broke ground on the Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge will be Irvine's longest and help cyclists and pedestrians travel across I-5. Thank you to State Senator Dave Min for helping to secure the funding for this 1.5-mile extension to the Jeffrey Open Space Trail.
There is Still Time Left — 2/11 Marine Battalion Pillow Drive
In collaboration with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, the Office of Vice Mayor Agran is on a mission to bring comfort and support to our heroes from the 2/11 Marine Battalion as they return home, but we need your help! Spread love by donating new standard bed pillows and pillowcases to ensure our heroes have a cozy place to rest their heads!
#WeFeedOC with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
What a day it was! On Saturday, the Office of Vice Mayor Agran and volunteers harvested over 20,000 pounds of broccoli at the Harvest Solutions Farm, all of which will go to 300 food pantries throughout Orange County. Thank you to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s staff and all of the volunteers, including our fantastic harvest partner, USC Alumni. Together, #WeFeedOC!
Nowruz Mubarak — Wishing You Health and Happiness
Over the past few weeks, Vice Mayor Agran celebrated Nowruz with the vibrant Iranian community of Orange County at three Nowruz Festivals. Thank you to the Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce, the NEDA Association of Iranian Seniors, and the Iranian American Community Group of Orange County (IACGroup) for hosting wonderful gatherings here in Irvine. Vice Mayor Agran wishes you peace, joy, and hope this New Year! Happy Nowruz!
All Aboard the Irvine CONNECT!
The City of Irvine is excited to launch Irvine CONNECT, a new, free shuttle service for community members and visitors. Beginning Monday, 4/1, the Irvine CONNECT will travel between the northern end of Irvine to Irvine Station, with stops at the Irvine Spectrum Center, Lakeview Senior Center, community parks, hospitals, schools, and retail centers.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
Cost: Free
Shuttle frequency will be every 20 minutes. The shuttle will have bike racks, and service animals and small pets in a pet carrier are allowed.
Welcome to Irvine, StoreDot Research and Development!
Congratulations to StoreDot on the grand opening of their R&D hub in Irvine. Vice Mayor Agran’s team was onsite to welcome the business, tour the advanced technology campus, and learn about high-speed charging (XFC) electric vehicle batteries, which solve the crucial hurdles to mainstream EV adoption of range anxiety and charging worries. Thank you, Dr. David Lee, for the informative visit. Vice Mayor Agran is thrilled to see the innovative technology StoreDot brings to Irvine. Here’s to a bright future ahead!