Supporters of a proposed cemetery and memorial at the Great Park are planning to show up before Tuesday’s council meeting.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation
Are Toll Lanes Still in Store for Orange County Freeways?
A proposal for the 405 sparked a backlash last year and was all but killed. But state officials are now determined to make toll lanes a reality, according to local officials.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, Lake Forest, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Jail Expansion Could Take Another Step Forward
The 512-bed expansion would be largely funded by $100 million from the state.
Posted inIrvine
More Jousting on Irvine Council Over Great Park Probe
Councilman Larry Agran puts up an unorthodox protest to an expanding forensic audit into park spending under his leadership.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Voters Could Decide On More Great Park Scrutiny
Irvine council members are also set to decide Tuesday on paying their auditors an extra undisclosed amount.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Irvine
Costa Mesa Council Agrees to Amend Speaker Rules
Faced with criticism from residents, council members cut out “unduly repetitive” comments as an example of behavior that could get a public speaker kicked out of a meeting – and potentially charged criminally.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Might Sue Former Great Park Consultants
With a forensic investigation into contract spending at the park entering its final months, the city has hired the firm tasked with cleaning up Bell.
Posted inIrvine
Great Park Investigation Sparks Budget Change
Irvine council members are set to consider a budget change for the Great Park forensic investigation, but officials aren’t saying how much it is.
Posted inAliso Viejo, Dana Point, Government, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Stanton, Top Stories, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Sheriff’s Services for 630,000 Residents Up for Approval
The costs range from about $90 per resident in Laguna Woods to nearly $300 in Dana Point.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories
Forde & Mollrich Investigates Great Park Investigation
The public relations firm, which is a target of a forensic investigation commissioned by the city of Irvine, submitted a Public Records Act request for records related to the probe.
