The California Transportation Commission announced the funding, which will one day go toward Irvine’s citywide public transit vision.
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, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Should the County Jump in When Tensions Run High?
The Orange County Human Relations Commission stepped up to defend UCI Chancellor Michael Drake’s handling of the events surrounding a controversial campus speech. Some are wondering whether the commission misstepped.
Posted inIrvine
Huntington Beach Council Gives Final Approval to Gas Fee
The franchise fee means higher natural gas bills for city residents and businesses and $1.7 million to the city’s general fund.
Posted inIrvine
Doubts Loom over Funding for Great Park
Construction on the preview park will begin this summer, but funding for building the rest of the park seems nowhere to be found, according to Register story.
Posted inEducation, Investigative, Irvine
Irvine Challenge Grant Controversy Continues
Councilwoman Christina Shea and Irvine Public Schools Foundation CEO Neda Zaengle are still at odds over the foundation’s handling of grant money.
Posted inEducation, Investigative, Irvine
Another Challenge Grant in Irvine, But Different Rules
The Irvine city council approved a new agreement that will get the money to schools within a strict time frame. An earlier challenge grant proved controversial.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council OKs Great Park Spending
Council last night signed off on a federal grant for improvements to historic Hangar 244 in the park. And park funds will pay for the purchase of a carousel from Fashion Island.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council to Decide on Great Park Spending and Another Challenge Grant
The Great Park’s Hangar 244 qualified for $475,000 in federal renovation funds, and tonight the city council will decide on final approval.
Posted inEducation, Investigative, Irvine
Irvine School Grant Has Controversial Past
Councilwoman claims Irvine officials were mislead by Public Schools Foundation the last time the city agreed to a matching grant program.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Great Park Gets Not So Great Response
Poll shows that Orange County residents continue to have mostly negative opinions about Irvine’s 1,300-acre park despite millions being spent on public relations.
