While the city has studied the issue multiple times over the past few years, city council members say they’re committed to making something happen this time.
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Delays Several Great Park Projects for Olympic Aquatics Center
The delays came after city council leaders said they wanted to focus on ensuring the aquatics center would be built in time for the 2028 Olympics.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: Spring Awakening – A Curated, Seasonal To-Do List
Our food columnist offers a brief round up of brunch, beach city dining, boysenberry news and blossoming tea service.
Posted inPress Releases
Record Snowfall Anticipated to Bring High, Fast Rivers and Streams this Spring
With this season’s statewide snowpack at 227% of average as of
March 27, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are urging the public to take extra precautions and to be aware of cold-water dangers this spring to avoid a tragedy.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
City Parks and Organizations Get Ready for an Eventful Easter Weekend
Here are some egg hunts, pancake brunches and other egg-citing events for Easter in Orange County.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials Fight Over Who’s Too Biased for New Police Oversight Commission
One Santa Ana resident found himself at the center of an unfolding debate over the punitive extent of a civilian panel looking at officer misconduct complaints – and whether police critics should be disqualified.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Looks to Buy Out Controversial Asphalt Plant for $285 Million
While city leaders have praised the new plan, an extensive staff report shows it is not without its risks.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Surf City Greenlights 90-Day Plan to Curb Homelessness After Axing Housing Plan
After abandoning a plan intended to create thousands of affordable homes, city council members are moving forward with a plan to curb homelessness without a focus on housing.
Posted inTop Stories
Top Brass Salaries or Boots on the Ground: Santa Ana Debates the State of Police
The mayor’s idea to freeze leadership promotions in the police department led to a broader debate about costs, overtime pay and more street patrols.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Will Fullerton Bail Out of OC’s Beleaguered Green Energy Agency?
While city leaders were split over whether or not they wanted to leave the OC Power Authority, they asked staff to come back with options to study pulling out.
