The reversal came after broad community support for the flag raising and the City Council’s decision to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
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 inCountywide
South Orange County Cities See Steep Increases for Sheriff Protection
South Orange County cities are watching their law enforcement costs soar by more than 20 percent over the last four years largely due to salary and benefit increases authorized by county supervisors.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council to Discuss Beginning Demolition for Veterans Cemetery
After over seven years of debate, the body could choose to begin the process of preparing a veterans cemetery without confirmed state financial backing.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine to Discuss Flying Pride Flag After Previous Attempts Failed
The City Council last year chose not to vote on similar resolutions, choosing instead to adopt a resolution allowing council members to fly flags in their offices.
Posted inEducation
OC School Districts to Vote on Black Lives Matter Resolutions; Stakeholders Seek Reforms
School districts in Irvine, Fullerton and Anaheim will consider Black Lives Matter resolutions this week during a push for greater emphasis on ethnic studies and reforms.
Posted inIrvine
City of Irvine and Great Park Developer Once Close, Now At Odds
The breakdown comes after a Voice of OC investigative series released in March raising troubling questions about oversight and the funding mechanisms for the Great Park.
Posted inNEWS
Young Black Organizers and Leaders Look to a New Orange County in Light of Protests
Local Black activists and leaders participating in recent protests warn that the energy needs to carry over to local city council and public agency meetings in order to accomplish any real systemic change.
Posted inCountywide
When Will $75 Million in Coronavirus Aid Reach Orange County Small Businesses?
Most of the funds haven’t yet made it into businesses’ hands, though officials say the process is well underway and the money should be distributed by July.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Member Announces Mayoral Bid, Setting Up Face Off With Current Mayor
Farrah Khan announced her mayoral campaign Monday morning after weeks of speculation that she would be a candidate.
Posted inNEWS
Coronavirus Impacts To Vulnerable Seniors Go Way Beyond “Skilled Nursing Facilities”
While Coronavirus outbreaks have occurred in at least 28 skilled nursing facilities, they’ve also occurred in at least six assisted living facilities and two care homes.
