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 […]
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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 […]
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In Greek mythology there’s the story of the wealthy ruler, King Midas, who wished for the power to turn everything he touched into gold. Dionysus, the god of wine-making, grants him that wish. But Midas realizes the curse when his food, drink and daughter turn into solid gold, demonstrating the consequences of ill-considered desires – […]
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Over the past week, many Irvine residents have received glossy mailers promoting a future new “Nature Park” in the center of the city. But a closer look at the proposal — along with a recent letter from two former Irvine mayors — suggests the conversation about Irvine’s open space may be more complex than the […]
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On November 21, 2024, the City of Irvine Planning Commission voted to approve a 540,000 square foot warehouse complex that will be located on the northeast corner of Von Karman and Alton and extend almost to Barranca Parkway in the Irvine Business Complex (IBC). The project site is approximately 26 acres and will demolish existing […]
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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. […]
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