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Sylvia Walker54 Posts
Sylvia grew up in Orange County and has lived in Irvine for about twenty years. Sylvia currently lives in Portola Springs. Sylvia supports affordable and workforce housing as well as sustainability issues. In addition, she has an interest in gardening and advocates for more community gardens in Irivne.
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Election 2026: Recent Participants in the Irvine Musical Chairs Game
This November 3, registered Irvine voters will have an opportunity to vote for who they want on the City Council. This means that Irvine, like the rest of the country, is currently in election-season mode. And election season often means that campaign participants engage in some questionable behavior — Irvine is no exception. It has […]
Oak Creek: Unanimous Planning Commission Vote Brings Irvine Company a Step Closer to Trading Fairways for a Public Park
On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Irvine Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the future of the Oak Creek Golf Club and its surrounding area. A proposed change to the language of the Irvine Zoning Ordinance was the focal point of the hearing. This change would allow the Irvine Company to establish an Alternative […]
Opinion: The Newest Irvine Electioneering Ploy—The Merry-GO-round Game
Let me introduce you to Irvine’s latest electioneering game: The Irvine Merry-GO-round. As you read the information below, keep in mind that rumors exist that Councilmember William Go is planning on running for mayor in the 2026 election. Musical Chairs Revisited Below is some information on the Irvine musical chairs election game that has evolved into […]
Irvine is Updating its Urban Forest Plan: Comments Welcomed
Irvine is taking comments on its new Urban Forest plan. A survey on this plan, part of the City outreach, needs to be completed by July 18th. “The City is developing a 30-year Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP), which contains measurable goals and recommended actions to help the City achieve 30% canopy cover and realize […]
It’s the Law: All Gas-Powered Leaf Blower and Lawn Mower Use Is Now Banned in Irvine
At the November 28, 2023 Irvine City Council meeting, the City Council passed Ordinance 23-25. This ordinance bans all gas-powered lawn equipment use in Irvine. However, the effective dates for this ordinance vary based on the business size and the type of lawn equipment. The effective dates are shown in the following chart. As the chart […]
Opinion: Who Made the Decision for a Lack of Transparency With Irvine Commission Videos?
I have been noticing recently that a lack of transparency at Irvine City Hall is happening. Here is an example: The recordings of commission meetings used to have an index below the recording (see the black box area in the image below) that would allow anyone interested to see what was discussed at that meeting. […]
