He warns Irvine officials that he might lead a ballot initiative to transform the 1,300-acre tract into a county park.
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 inIrvine
A Day of Reckoning for Critics of Great Park PR Contract
With Irvine’s City Council poised to terminate a lucrative and secretive public relations contract, Voice of OC provides a glimpse into the day-to-day work of consultants through public records.
Posted inFountain Valley, Lake Forest, Santa Ana
Orange County Cities Fight State Demand for $257 Million
Santa Ana officials say they will publicly address what could be a fiscal disaster at a special meeting Friday, the same day the massive payment is due. Meanwhile, other cities are also disputing the payments.
Posted inLake Forest, Santa Ana
State to Orange County Cities: Turn Over $257 Million
In places like Santa Ana, which owes $56 million by Friday, the demand could have stark consequences on city budgets.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Irvine, Top Stories
Grants Will Create New National Autism Center in OC
The $15-million Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California is expected to be a leader in fight against autism.
Posted inIrvine, Lake Forest
Board OKs Environmental Review for Expansion of Musick Jail
Supervisors’ action brings jail expansion a step closer. Irvine officials continue voicing concerns.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Lake Forest, Top Stories
DA Ready to Defend Banning Sex Offenders From Parks
Despite a county counsel opinion that the county should back away from a sex offender ban in parks, Rackauckas urges officials to stand firm.
Posted inIrvine, Norberto Santana Jr.
Kang Steps Down as Mayor
He became the first Korean-American mayor of a major U.S. city when he assumed office in Irvine in 2008.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Bolsters Rainy Day Fund
City’s decision to build budgetary reserves during Great Recession pays off, and council members want to continue on course.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
New Irvine Majority Wants ‘Top Down’ Review of Great Park
Republican members say an audit of the park’s finances will be their top priority.
