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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 inEconomy
Some OC Cities Use Federal Bailout Money on Residents, Others on Employee Perks
Santa Ana is looking to give $4 million in grocery gift cards to residents, while Irvine is looking at boosting affordable housing stock and giving employees a bonus.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Launches Engagement Effort for Great Park Development, Starts New Designs
A new design contract and plans for the Park’s expansion come as the city again looks to develop a long-vacant tract of land.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council To Vote On New Restrictions For Commercial Trucks Following Resident Complaints
The debate comes after years of complaints from homeowners about an asphalt factory in the northern part of the city, with hopes this is the first step to addressing the problem.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Great Park Development Going Back to Drawing Board After Seven Years
After over a year of almost no progress, the city council is preparing to tackle the Great Park construction problem once again.
Posted inGovernment
Leadership Vacuum Hits City Halls Across Orange County
Three different cities are looking for city managers and another four have had to wrestle with city council appointments since the start of the year.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Electric Utility One Step Closer to Turning Lights On After Approving Financing Plans
The approved contracts set up a line of credit for the newly formed agency and established rules for purchasing power from suppliers.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Irvine City Council Considers New Approach to Address Asphalt Plant After Years of Homeowner Complaints
The council could implement new restrictions on trucks leaving and entering the factory in the near future and is considering further action after years of pushing from residents.
Posted inEducation
More OC School Districts to Consider Calling for Optional COVID-19 Masks in Classrooms
Residents have requested officials in at least three local school districts consider such resolutions tonight, although the resolutions will have no effect on classroom mask mandates.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators
If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.
