Organizers of one of the last remaining Occupy camps in the
nation are claiming victory because City Councilman Larry Agran
agreed to address their grievances.
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.
Assurances Placate Most Musick Jail Critics — but Not All
Sheriff’s officials say there are no plans to house dangerous offenders as the jail expands over the next 10 years. Irvine city councilman argues otherwise.
Irvine Council Grants Occupy Campers Two-Week Extension
Despite complaints of noise, the city council members voted
unanimously to allow a subcommittee to renew the camping
agreement.
Supervisors Back Away From Cutting Airport Firefighters
Instead of eliminating positions, supervisors approve one-year
contract extension and an outsourcing study.
Officials Set to Propose Airport Firefighter Job Cuts
Officials say reducing the number of firefighters who serve the
airport would save $600,000. Firefighter union leaders say
passenger safety would be threatened.
Agran to Caltrans: Let’s Clean Up the Trash on Freeways
Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is fed up with the increasing
amount of litter on the highways that go through his city.
Irvine Council to Party Hosts: Serve That Beer, Pay This Fine
The council passes an ordinance under which party hosts who
allow underage drinking at their gatherings could be fined up to
$3,000.
Irvine Council Targets Hosts Who Permit Underage Drinking
Under the proposed ordinance, fines would run as high as $3,000
for hosts who repeatedly allow underage drinking.
Occupy Protestors Fighting City Halls Over Camping
Protestors in Santa Ana and Irvine want exemptions from local
restrictions.
Irvine Approves Housing Development at Former School Site
While approving the 48-unit development, the City Council
recommended that city commissions reject planned improvements to an
adjacent park.









