Irvine officials once again voted to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission’s noise and safety concerns about housing planned near John Wayne Airport.
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 inGovernment
Hotel Worker Union Sues Irvine Over Hoteliers Trying to Skirt Pay Increase
Unite Here Local 11 is suing Irvine in an effort to see which hotels have been asking the city to waive pay increase portions of a new local ordinance that also includes increased safety measures.
Posted inTransportation
South OC Loses Laguna Hills DMV
The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Irvine City Council Candidates Split on Green Power and Housing
A forum hosted by Irvine Watchdog gave voters their first chance to hear from most of the candidates on their thoughts about the city’s future.
Posted inIrvine
Has Irvine Finally Figured Out a Retail Approach to the Great Park?
Irvine officials approved a land exchange with developer FivePoint Holdings so the city can get space to create a retail center and the developer can build more housing.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Officials Backtrack Approving New Lobbying Rules
Irvine officials were set to approve changes to their lobbying law in a final vote Tuesday night. Instead, they ended up making additional changes and reintroduced the new rules.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Volunteer opportunities, dance performances and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inTop Stories
Two South OC Cities Allegedly Refused to Pay Up Over Voting Rights Lawsuit
Roughly a year after an attorney brought forth claims of cities breaking voting rights laws that led to a transition to district elections, she says the cities are refusing to pay her fees.
Posted inOutdoors
Do It Yourself Environmental Restoration
Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff lead locals in tending to public landscapes culminating in a hike to Dripping Springs, an ‘oasis’ within the Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Tightens Lobbying Rules
The Irvine City Council voted unanimously to broaden the scope of lobbying in the city, meaning more people will have to register as lobbyists when attempting to influence city decisions.
