City’s decision to build budgetary reserves during Great Recession pays off, and council members want to continue on course.
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 inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
New Irvine Majority Wants ‘Top Down’ Review of Great Park
Republican members say an audit of the park’s finances will be their top priority.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, Norberto Santana Jr.
John Wayne Airport Might Accept Bids for Private Firefighting
County Board of Supervisors authorized the first step toward a $5-million outsourcing contract.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections
Secretive East Coast Group Backs GOP Candidates in Irvine
A Virginia-based nonprofit has funneled $200,000 to a statewide PAC that is working to defeat Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran and his slate of Democratic candidates in next week’s election.
Posted inIrvine
Clinton Stumps in Irvine
The former president attended a rally held at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
Great Park Homes Project Could Go Before Voters
The developer says that should negotiations with the city fail, a ballot initiative is still possible.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Majority Denies Closed Session Leak
The majority finds that communication between Mayor Sukhee Kang and a developer did not violate the state’s open meetings law.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections
Are Republicans Poised to Take Control of Irvine Council?
A Republican slate that seemed impossible to form in 2010 has come together. Will it be enough to unseat a Democratic majority?
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Irvine, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Commissions Study of Plastic Bags
The study could lead the city to follow others that have banned retailers’ use of plastic bags.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation
Can the Great Park Be Built Without Redevelopment?
As it has become more likely that the park will lose funding totaling $2.2 billion over 40 years, its leadership has been privately exploring other fundraising ideas. One city councilman wants to have a more public discussion.
