As cities race toward a state goal of decreasing food waste in landfills, Orange County grapples with how best to educate residents and businesses.
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.
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Irvine Looks to Connect Great Park With Public Transit Through Land Swap
Irvine City Council members approved a land swap with FivePoint Holdings in an attempt to connect the Great Park and the Irvine Train Station.
Posted inTransportation
Will Construction Jams on the 55 Freeway Payoff for Commuters?
OC’s Transportation Authority claims that a $505.7 million construction on State Route 55 between Interstate 405 and Interstate 5 will improve commute times through central Orange County. Critics question for how long.
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Irvine Looks to Scrap Warehouse Plan, Build Housing Instead
City staff in Irvine are working with a property owner in the Irvine Business Complex to replace a plan to build a 500,000-square-foot warehouse and instead create a residential development.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Art classes, guided hikes and local museums: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Will Irvine City Council Members Nearly Quadruple Their Pay?
The Irvine City Council is set to discuss increasing their monthly compensation rate, which is currently set at $880 per month and could increase to as much as $3,300.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Former Irvine Councilwoman Abandons Campaign Amid Residency Questions
Tammy Kim’s decision to drop out came hours before an Orange County Superior Court judge was expected to decide if she could stay on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Irvine’s Special Election Embroiled in a Lawsuit
The case, which could impact the city’s 5th District race, is expected to be heard in OC Superior Court on Thursday.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Strips Double Pay for Heavy Workloads From Housekeepers
Irvine City Council members voted 4-2 to repeal hotel worker protections that outlined increased compensation for heavy workloads.
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A South Orange County City Grapples With State Housing Mandates
San Juan Capistrano officials approved a five-story housing development and raised some concerns that their hands were largely tied due to state law.
