On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center and Irvine Watchdog, in partnership with 12 local nonprofit organizations, will host the 2026 Meet the Irvine Candidates Forum. The event will take place starting at 2:30 PM at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center. The moderator for the event will be Editor-In-Chief and […]
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We are approximately a month away from Irvine’s City Council election for Districts 1, 5, 6, and the Mayor’s seat, which is voted on at-large. Per campaign finance disclosure rules, candidates that declared their candidacy were required to submit a Form 460 which requires all donations above a certain amount to be disclosed and publicly […]
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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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Since Irvine Watchdog first posted its 2026 Election Preview, four new candidates have entered the race or signaled their intent to run in Districts 5 and 6. Aside from unconfirmed speculation, there is still no indication of a challenger to incumbent Mayor Larry Agran. And the state of the race for District 1 remains unchanged. […]
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Editor’s Note: This article has been updated. For the latest version of our 2026 Irvine Election Preview, click here. As Irvine moves into its 2026 election cycle, the local political landscape is buzzing with a mix of a political veterans and a first time candidate. This November 3, 2026 general election is particularly significant as […]
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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 […]
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