The council proposed nearly half a dozen amendments to their new rules after strong pushback from the public, but residents weren’t satisfied with the changes.
Category: Irvine
Irvine, home to UC Irvine and the Great Park, has about 318,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the Great Park and development.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
As OC Cities Spur Affordable Housing Near Airport, County Commission Expresses Safety Concerns
Despite concerns from the airport land use commission that there shouldn’t be more housing in these areas, cities are pressing on in an effort to meet the state’s mandated goals.
Posted inOutdoors
Great Park Demolition Set To Move Forward, Paving Way For New Development
The new projects represent the first major steps forward on the park’s offerings in years, opening up hundreds of new acres for development.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Approves New Middle-Income Housing Projects, Giving Up Millions In Tax Revenue
The state bond-funded project doesn’t provide any new housing and instead is subsidizing rent for people already living in upscale apartments, while a housing developer makes millions.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Green Power Agency Expands Contracts Established Behind Closed Doors by CEO Last Year
The new spending powers have been granted to a CEO who’s faced multiple questions of ethics investigations and lack of experience.
Posted inIrvine
What Happened to the Great Park Water Polo Complex?
Two years ago, the project was pitched as the next big thing for the Park, but it hasn’t moved forward since then.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Officials Look to Move Controversial Asphalt Factory Through Legal Settlement
City staff are hoping to present a final settlement agreement in a month as residents call for an immediate end to production.
Posted inGovernment
A New Fight in Irvine Could Be Brewing Over a Veterans Memorial
While the roughly decade-long fight for a veterans cemetery ended, a new battle is starting to grow over what to do with 125 acres of empty land.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Irvine Examines A Public Health Office Aimed at Filling Healthcare Gaps from County
After the city council’s vote, two of the county’s largest cities are looking at creating their own health services to aid the county.
Posted inEconomy
Irvine Pursues Permanent Outdoor Dining, Mirroring Programs in Other OC Cities
The new program could open a path for restaurants to hang onto their expanded outdoor dining as residents debate pros and cons.
