Irvine officials are using state grant funding to roll out affordable housing programs targeting homeless and housing insecure students in the Irvine Unified School District, Irvine Valley College and their families.
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Carpinone: Adopting Organic Land Care to Regenerate California Communities
Grassroots advocacy for nontoxic landscaping practices are gaining momentum thanks to proven methods being used nationally. At the forefront of the movement are many Orange County parents and local citizens who care about their children’s health and future.
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Phelps: Huntington Beach’s Blundered $50 million OCPA Exit
Huntington Beach touted its zero-cost departure from Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), but OCPA kept nearly $50 million of the city’s money to continue operations. Now Irvine’s pending departure puts Huntington Beach on the hot seat, and spells the likely end for the embattled green energy retailer.
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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.
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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.
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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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Irvine Removes Hotel Worker Protections, Repealing Maximum Workload Thresholds
Irvine City Council members voted to repeal hotel worker protections that outlined increased compensation for heavy workloads.
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Irvine Looks to Crackdown on Illegal Camping After Homeless Shelter Reversal
Irvine officials strengthened the city’s ability to remove homeless encampments within the city after a failed attempt to create a homeless shelter.
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Irvine City Council Election Night Results 2024
Four city council seats — including the mayor’s seat — are up for election in Irvine’s first contest utilizing by-district voting. Here are the initial election night results.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine to Consider Killing Proposed Homeless Shelter
On Election Day, Irvine City Council members are expected to reconsider the recent purchase of two buildings to create a homeless shelter in the city during a special meeting Tuesday morning.
