In a city survey, 71% of residents supported a ban on the lodgings.
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 inOutdoors
Irvine Set to Incur up to $360 Million in Bonds to Buy Asphalt Plant
Officials are looking to turn the controversial asphalt plant into a nature preserve, with plans to pay off the bonds quickly through a land sale.
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Did Irvine’s Mayor Keep Working With Consultant Caught Up in FBI Corruption Probe?
Farrah Khan publicly said she cut ties with Melahat Rafiei after news broke she was arrested by the FBI, but city records show Rafiei continued speaking to city staff, indicating it was on the mayor’s behalf.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Niguel Looks to Fill City Council Seat by Appointment
Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Rischi Paul Sharma resigned on April 6.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Delays Controversial Great Park Olympic Aquatics Center
While the Olympic aquatics center is moving ahead, it’s now unclear when exactly it’ll be built in the park.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine to Buy Out Asphalt Plant Despite Environmental And Cost Concerns
The $285 million purchase will end what’s been a years-long thorn in city leadership’s side, but staff warned there are multiple potential problems with the deal that could end up costing the city money.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Residents Get a Rare Look at Affordable Housing Rents
State officials are pressuring local leaders to zone for tens of thousands of affordable homes – but just how affordable is it to reside in Orange County?
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Irvine Delays Several Great Park Projects for Olympic Aquatics Center
The delays came after city council leaders said they wanted to focus on ensuring the aquatics center would be built in time for the 2028 Olympics.
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Irvine Looks to Buy Out Controversial Asphalt Plant for $285 Million
While city leaders have praised the new plan, an extensive staff report shows it is not without its risks.
