BREAKING NEWS: After a few tumultuous years of trying to keep Shakespeare Orange County alive, the current leadership is shuttering this long-standing Orange County institution.
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 inARTS & CULTURE, Irvine, Top Stories, Visual Arts
UCI’s Art Museum is a Dream Deferred, but Should Be Worth the Wait
Despite delays, the UCI Institute and Museum of California Art looks toward the future under the guidance of its new museum director, Kim Kanatani.
Posted inAnaheim, ARTS & CULTURE, Irvine, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Visual Arts
Rethinking ‘Rasquachismo’ in the O.C. Arts Community
As first-generation arts leaders in Orange County, curator Virginia Arce and local artist Albert López, Jr., collaborate to showcase “local and cultured” emerging artists at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
Posted inIrvine
Former Great Park Auditor Surrenders Accounting License
A firm that conducted two separate Great Park audits — and came under fire from two state officials over the audits — surrendered its accounting license Monday after a settlement with the State Board of Accountancy.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine
Effort to Discipline/Fire Irvine City Manager Fails
After two council members – Farrah Khan and Anthony Kuo – publicly sponsor a proposal to discuss disciplining or firing City Manager John Russo in closed session, the effort falls apart on the city council dais with a majority of the council publicly backing Russo.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Could Fire City Manager on Tuesday
City Manager John Russo could be fired at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, with no reason stated publicly yet, according to one City Council member.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Irvine, Top Stories, Visual Arts
Palm Court Arts Complex Strides Into the New Year
Though the future of the Great Park remains uncertain, the Irvine-based Arts Complex is celebrating nine years with confidence.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Culture, Irvine, Top Stories
Teaching Creativity at Beckman is a Top Priority
Not content just to develop proficient talent, the teachers at Beckman High School have challenged themselves to actively foster creativity in their students.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Recall Targets Irvine Mayor Shea and Councilman Carroll
A recall petition was filed in Irvine last week against Mayor Christina Shea and Councilmember Mike Carroll alleging they are too friendly with developers. The recall is being led by Kev Abazajian, a professor at UC Irvine and former city council candidate, and Steve Berger, a lawyer who has lived in Irvine for four decades.
Posted inAnaheim, Canyons, Countywide, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Government, Irvine, Lake Forest, Orange, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
2020 Candidates for OC Supervisor Are Coming into View
Several Democrats are challenging First District County Supervisor Andrew Do. Meanwhile, Third District County Supervisor Don Wagner has drawn a sole challenger, Asheigh Aitken – who lost a close battle for Anaheim’s Mayor’s seat last year.
