The gutting of redevelopment agencies as part of the state
budget balancing act could cost the park hundreds of millions. But
Irvine officials say the park’s status as a former military base
should save it.
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.
A Show of Progress at Irvine’s Great Park
On the sixth anniversary of the 1,347-acre park, thousands turn
out to mark the unveiling of the North Lawn and the Palm Court Arts
Complex.
Krom Preaches Patience in Annual Great Park Address
Park chairwoman drove home a message that has been heard before:
Building a great metropolitan park takes a long time.
Irvine Mayor Announces Congressional Run
Sukhee Kang is launching a bid to become the second
Korean-American to hold a seat in the U.S. House of
Representatives.
What Do the Redevelopment Bills Mean for the Great Park?
Gov. Jerry Brown’s dismantling of the state’s current
redevelopment program is a blow to the Great Park. But how big a
blow it will be?
New Routes for Irvine’s iShuttle
The City Council Tuesday night approved two new bus routes to
serve the area around the Irvine Spectrum.
Early Vote For President and iShuttle Expansion Top Irvine Council Agenda
Councilman Larry Agran proposes that Irvine residents cast early
presidential preference votes, and the iShuttle may get two more
routes.
Uptick in Tax Revenues Helps Irvine Balance Budget
City Council Tuesday night passed a $136-million 2011-12 budget
by taking less than half of what officials had projected from
reserve funds.
Sheriff to Investigate Alleged Kickbacks to Coaches
Schools chief wants sheriff to “thoroughly investigate” claims
made by Irvine couple.
Irvine Council OKs Another No-Bid Consultant for Great Park
Council Tuesday approves a $25,000-per-month no-bid contract for
a San Francisco-based firm to generate public-private partnership
deals at the park.









