Irvine Approves Coronavirus Testing Contract, But Details Remain Unclear
Irvine
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This is the city’s second attempt at establishing a testing regimen after earlier talks with a different contractor broke down in May.
Irvine High School Students Fight Food Insecurity By Tackling Food Waste
Health & Wellness
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The Zero Food Waste Initiative takes uneaten bagels from business in Orange County and gets them to an organization who get the bagels to people in need.
Newsom Restores Funding To OC Veterans Cemetery In Final Budget, Next Steps Unclear
Irvine
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While the governor’s original proposal took the funds back to help address the state government’s coronavirus-driven deficit, negotiations saw the full amount restored.
Irvine City Council Stuck Over State Veterans Cemetery Decision
Irvine
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After approving construction following eight years of discussion, the council is now disagreeing over whether to start construction or turn the land over to the state.
Irvine Approves Flying of LGBTQ+ Flag A Year After Denying Request
Irvine
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The reversal came after broad community support for the flag raising and the City Council’s decision to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Irvine City Council to Discuss Beginning Demolition for Veterans Cemetery
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After over seven years of debate, the body could choose to begin the process of preparing a veterans cemetery without confirmed state financial backing.
Irvine to Discuss Flying Pride Flag After Previous Attempts Failed
LGBTQ
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The City Council last year chose not to vote on similar resolutions, choosing instead to adopt a resolution allowing council members to fly flags in their offices.
OC School Districts to Vote on Black Lives Matter Resolutions; Stakeholders Seek Reforms
Education
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School districts in Irvine, Fullerton and Anaheim will consider Black Lives Matter resolutions this week during a push for greater emphasis on ethnic studies and reforms.
City of Irvine and Great Park Developer Once Close, Now At Odds
Irvine
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The breakdown comes after a Voice of OC investigative series released in March raising troubling questions about oversight and the funding mechanisms for the Great Park.
When Will $75 Million in Coronavirus Aid Reach Orange County Small Businesses?
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Most of the funds haven’t yet made it into businesses’ hands, though officials say the process is well underway and the money should be distributed by July.