In less than two weeks, three legal groups have condemned Irvine mayor Christina Shea’s blocking of several critics on her Facebook page as she continues to defend her position.
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.
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National First Amendment Advocates Condemn Irvine Mayor’s Facebook Blocking Activity
After Irvine Mayor Christina Shea deleted several residents’ comments and blocked multiple accounts she described as threatening, the Knight First Amendment Institute sent a letter asking that she reverse her position.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
After Resident Pressing, Irvine City Council Approves Rent Assistance Program
After months of pressure from Irvine residents calling for support, the council approved $2 million in aid that will come from outside support, not the general fund.
Posted inIrvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Expresses Confidence In Police Tactics
After a presentation by Police Chief Mike Hamel, the City Council expressed comfort that the police are practicing proper de-escalation tactics and appropriate use of force.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
OC State Legislators Clash With State Senate Veterans Affairs Chair Over Proposed Veterans Cemetery Site
Veterans groups have been attempting to build a cemetery on the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station for nearly seven years.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Calls Mount For Irvine Mayor to Recant Criticisms of Protestors
Mayor Christina Shea has indicated she won’t issue any apology or retraction of her previous statements.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Thurgood Marshall Bar Association Criticizes Comments by Irvine Mayor
Mayor Christina Shea says that the press conference is part of an orchestrated effort to discredit her ahead of the 2020 election after opponents call her comments “out of touch.”
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Student Protests Spur Irvine City Council To Discuss Rent And Housing Options
Mayor Christina Shea ordered city staff to prepare a report regarding a potential rent suspension in response to a protest organized by UCI students.
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Irvine City Manager Resigns Abruptly, Cites Family Concerns
City Manager John Russo’s resignation comes just after a series of controversies including the Veterans Cemetery and a Voice of OC series on the Great Park.
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Location of Veterans Cemetery In Irvine In Play Again
The state senate’s Veteran Affairs chair is looking to examine multiple sites for the cemetery weeks after the Irvine City Council chose a location.
