The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
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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Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.
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Jazz Greats Gordon Goodwin and Dee Dee Bridgewater Play Orange County Next Week
Goodwin brings his Big Phat Band to Orange on March 10; four days later, Bridgewater plays Irvine.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, On OC, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin
On OC: Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for 3rd District Supervisor
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the OC GOP-endorsed nominee, talks about why he’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Wagner talks about tackling homelessness, regional public safety issues and getting property tax equity for Orange County taxpayers in Sacramento.
Posted inAliso Viejo, Canyons, Dana Point, Housing & Homelessness, Irvine, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
Five South Orange County Cities Sued for Lack of Homeless Shelters
Five South Orange County cities will head to Federal court after a lawsuit filed by attorneys alleged dumping of homeless people and blamed the region’s lack of shelters.
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Martha Graham Dance Company to Highlight Female Power in Irvine with ‘The EVE Project’
The 93-year-old company will bring a repertory program to the Irvine Barclay Theatre that demonstrates both history and innovation.
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On OC: The Quest for a Veterans Cemetery in Orange County
Nick Berardino – president of Valor, the Veterans Alliance of Orange County and President of Heroes Hall Foundation – talks about the challenges facing what he calls America’s most disrespected minority, veterans, as well as the quest for a veterans cemetery in OC.
Posted inIrvine, On OC
On OC: From The PTA to City Council, Irvine’s Farrah Khan
As one of the first Asian Pacific Islanders and Muslims elected in Southern California, Farrah Khan talks about what it takes to win a local city council campaign as well as offering her take on Irvine’s future.
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Looking Ahead at Orange County’s Political Landscape in 2020
Orange County Republicans need to distance themselves from President Donald Trump to regain the offices they lost in November and Democrats can’t overplay their hand in order to keep the legislative seats they gained heading into 2020, according to policy and elections specialists.
