Organic Recycling Reduces Methane Emissions 

Irvine residents are now required to divert their food waste into their green composting bin. By doing so, we are not only complying with CA Senate Bill 1383, but we are helping to reduce California’s methane emissions.

If you live in a homeowners association (HOA) that has 2-cart waste service, please note that HOAs have until June 30 to notify the City of Irvine’s Environmental Programs division or Waste Management of their neighborhood program selection: communal food waste bin(s) in the neighborhood, or an organic cart for each household.

For more information, please visit

cityofirvine.org/SB1383.

One Irvine Event Offers Home Improvement Resources

The City’s One Irvine Community Resource Fair is right around the corner. Join us Saturday, June 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at Heritage Community Park to learn about the expanded One Irvine program, which offers resources to homeowners looking to make improvements.

Meet vendors and connect with staff from City departments about available resources. The event will include resources, games/activities, prize giveaways, music, food, and more.

All ages are welcome to attend and celebrate with the community.

View the New Exhibitions at the Palm Court Arts Complex

Make a 180 on your weekend plans and head to the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex for the opening reception of our new exhibitions, “New Normal: Skateboarding Now” and “Deck Design: A Survey of Skateboard Evolution” — celebrating Southern California skateboarding culture and history with curated photographs, collections, and immersive installations.

Both exhibitions open June 4 and will include a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex.

All events are free, with no advanced registration required. Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/arts.

Practice your ABCs this Summer

Summertime means spending time by the water for many residents and visitors. Unfortunately, this can come at a cost. Last year, there were 48 fatal drownings in Orange County, alone. Losing one person to drowning is too many.

Drowning is preventable if safeguards are taken. Practice your ABCs of drowning prevention to avoid drowning incidents:

• A is for Active Adult Supervision. Assign a water watcher who can keep their eyes on the water while avoiding distractions like a cell phone or book. 

• B is for Barriers. Install multiple layers of protection from pool and spa areas, including but not limited to self-latching gates, 4-sided isolation fences, pool and spa covers, and alarms and indoor barriers to protect access from any room inside the house that has water access. 

• C is for Classes. Take swimming lessons, learn CPR, and make sure you know how to use an AED. Learn and practice rescue techniques so you know how to help if a drowning incident should occur. 

Learn more on how you can protect against drowning at ocfa.org. 

Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 

The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, also known as the Snyder Act, was a law passed by the United States Congress on June 2, 1924. It granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States. Prior to the passage of this act, Native Americans were not automatically considered U.S. citizens, despite being born within the country's borders.

The act effectively extended citizenship to approximately 125,000 Native Americans who were previously excluded from the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship. It was an important step towards recognizing the equal status of Native Americans within the United States. 

June 6 | 5:30 p.m. 
Transportation Commission