Roughly 31,000 health care workers are going on strike until Sunday, protesting what union officials say are stagnant wages and low staffing levels that could jeopardize patient care.
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.
Headlines From Across Orange County as Fall Begins
A replica Vietnam War memorial wall coming to town, a potential gate tax on Disneyland, cities increasingly cracking down on smoking – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
Is Orange County’s Struggling Green Power Agency Bouncing Back?
Irvine officials decided to stay a member of the Orange County Power Authority after voting to pull out last year.
Orange County Sounds Off on California Redistricting Push
Some cities, like Orange and Westminster, are denouncing the special election that would allow state legislators to redraw congressional voting districts – a move state Democrats say is in response to Texas.
Irvine Might See Child Care Grant Program for Children Ages 4 and Below
Irvine City Councilmembers directed staff to research a grant program for families with children ages 0 to 4 and return to the council for formal consideration later.
Irvine Open Space Protection Ballot Measure Kicked to 2026
After initiating a debate about the future of open space preservation in town, the city council decided to delay any further discussion about a special election to 2026.
Irvine Looks to Support Lawsuit Challenging ICE Sweeps; OC Supervisors Take No Action
Irvine officials are looking at supporting a federal lawsuit challenging deportation sweeps, while Orange County Supervisors have opted not to get involved in the case.
Irvine Grapples With Open Space Protections
Irvine City Council members are expected to discuss four different ballot measure options regarding the future of open space preservation in town and whether or not the Oak Creek Golf Club can be replaced with housing.
Orange County’s Largest Cities Take a Stand Against ICE Sweeps
Irvine may be the third Orange County city looking to join a federal lawsuit challenging ICE raids as officials in OC’s three largest municipalities respond to widespread sweeps in their towns.
Irvine to Consider Options For Open Space Preservation Ballot Measure
The Irvine City Council is expected to discuss a few ballot measure language options for a special election in November regarding open space preservation and residential development at the Oak Creek Golf Club.









