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Irvine Residents Get Public Airing of Concerns About The Air in Their Neighborhoods

Government
By Noah Biesiada | 21 hours ago

After months of resident requests, the city of Irvine, South Coast Air Quality Management District, UCI scientists and homeowners are set to sit down together and talk about a nearby asphalt factory’s emissions.

Are Trash Rates Slated To Go Up Across OC? Stanton, Laguna Hills Tackle Issue This Week, Other Cities to Follow

Water, Power & Waste
By Brandon Pho | February 23, 2021

Trash contracts are up in Stanton and Laguna Hills this week.

Stanton Up Next to Consider Community Choice Energy as Countywide Movement Gets Complicated

Water, Power & Waste
By Brandon Pho | February 20, 2021

A number of cities have already opted into the program. Lake Forest, on the other hand, initially moved to join but later jumped ship.

Lake Forest City Council Jumps Ship on New Regional Renewable Energy Agency

Community Choice Energy
By Hosam Elattar | February 18, 2021

Dozens of residents called the City and pleaded with officials to remain in the Orange County Power Authority.

Irvine Becomes First City In Orange County to Approve Hero Pay for Grocery Workers

Economy
By Noah Biesiada | February 10, 2021

In a 3-2 vote, City Council members approved an hourly raise for frontline workers but risk a lawsuit from big box stores moving forward.

Could Grocery Workers in Irvine Get Hero Pay?

Economy
By Noah Biesiada | February 6, 2021

Irvine will be the third city to discuss a mandated pay increase for grocery store employees and could be the first in Orange County to pass legislation on the issue.

Irvine Residents Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Emissions In Million Dollar Neighborhood

Irvine
By Noah Biesiada | February 4, 2021

The city of Irvine, widely advertised as the safest city in America, has a problem with chemical emissions in its own backyard according to a new study conducted by UC Irvine scientists.

Lake Forest Ponders Whether To Stay in So County Public Power Cooperative

Water, Power & Waste
By Anthony Robledo | February 3, 2021

At their meeting on Tuesday night, the council also discussed the possibility of holding a stand-alone election in November to let residents decide if they want to transition into a community choice energy program.

Lake Forest Residents Could Have The Option To Vote On Where They Get Their Energy

Water, Power & Waste
By Anthony Robledo | February 2, 2021

Lake Forest residents may be able to lower their power bills by deciding to switch to a different energy source.

Irvine City Council Changes Budget Policies Following Mailer Spending Controversy

Government
By Noah Biesiada | January 27, 2021

Council members will now have individualized budgets of $100,000 apiece, instead of one collective fund following public concerns over transparency in the election.

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