After four years of debates and assurances that it’s in the works, city leaders still haven’t established a plan to address climate change.
Tag: City of Irvine
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Irvine Officials Look to Use Loan Repayment Funds for Sustainability Projects
The Orange County Power Authority has already started repaying Irvine’s $8 million loan that helped the alternative power agency get started in the first place.
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Irvine Doubles Fourth of July Budget After Great Park Traffic Nightmare
Councilmembers increased the budget from $250,000 to $600,000 due to the need for additional staffing, shuttles, vendors, and planning after this year’s traffic nightmare during the Fourth of July celebration at the Great Park.
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As More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Whippets, Irvine Sidesteps Ban
Irvine City Council members voted against banning the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, for recreational drug use, while other Orange County cities crack down on the inhalant.
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Is Orange County’s Struggling Green Power Agency Bouncing Back?
Irvine officials decided to stay a member of the Orange County Power Authority after voting to pull out last year.
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Irvine Might See Child Care Grant Program for Children Ages 4 and Below
Irvine City Councilmembers directed staff to research a grant program for families with children ages 0 to 4 and return to the council for formal consideration later.
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Egorov: Oak Creek, Understanding Irvine’s Protected Open Space and Its Legal Status
Oak Creek Golf Course is legally protected under Resolution 88-1, despite claims otherwise. Residents should understand the facts, examine official maps, and support recording a public easement to secure Irvine’s open space for future generations.”
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Irvine Open Space Protection Ballot Measure Kicked to 2026
After initiating a debate about the future of open space preservation in town, the city council decided to delay any further discussion about a special election to 2026.
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Van Tuyl: Irvine Ballot Measures and Why We Are Talking About Them
Irvine’s debate over the Oak Creek Golf Course is fueled by claims it’s “protected open space” under Resolution 88-1. It isn’t. As the City weighs five ballot measures, voters must decide between misinformation and documented law — and whether preservation should be built on facts or slogans.
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Irvine Grapples With Open Space Protections
Irvine City Council members are expected to discuss four different ballot measure options regarding the future of open space preservation in town and whether or not the Oak Creek Golf Club can be replaced with housing.
