Irvine voters could see a special election this November to clear up some questions regarding open space protections and whether or not voters want to replace Oak Creek Golf Club with 3,100 housing units.
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 inEconomy
Orange County Cities Scramble to Patch Budget Gaps
A host of OC’s largest cities struggled to pass a balanced budget this year with officials in some places warning of a bleak fiscal outlook in the years ahead that could threaten public services.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Can Irvine’s Great Park Handle Large-Scale Events?
After Irvine’s July 4th celebration brought over 40,000 people to the Great Park, causing long traffic jams last week, questions are circling about the future of the park and if it can handle that many visitors.
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Is Irvine Going to Ask Voters for Approval to Develop a Golf Course into Housing?
As the Irvine City Council considers turning Oak Creek Golf Club into 3,100 housing units, some council members expressed interest in putting the item on a future ballot for voter consideration.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Lawsuit Alleges OC Sheriff’s Department Violated Two Muslim Women’s Civil Rights
Two Muslim women are suing the OC Sheriff Department for allegedly violating their first amendment rights by forcibly removing their religious head coverings after being arrested at a protest last year. Sheriff officials deny those claims.
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Irvine City Council Re-Adopts Lobbying Rules to Settle Lawsuit
The Irvine City Council rescinded and re-adopted lobbying regulations originally passed last year in order to settle a lawsuit alleging Brown Act violations.
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Irvine Moves to Prioritize Affordable Housing for Locals
Irvine officials are rethinking the city’s approach to affordable housing to prioritize their town’s neediest local residents.
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Irvine’s Oak Creek Golf Club Could Become Housing, Does it Go Against a Voter Initiative?
Irvine leaders, alongside the Irvine Company, are considering plans to construct 3,100 units on the Oak Creek Golf Club site, in addition to community gathering spaces and a new school.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County ICE Raids Expand into Irvine
Irvine City Council members, and city hall officials say federal immigration authorities are expected to conduct a sweep in town today.
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Irvine Looks to Increase Enforcement For Sober Living Homes
Irvine City Council members will soon consider an ordinance to increase local oversight on sober living homes and group homes.
