Proposal responds to community requests for expanded public parkland and a range of for-sale homes As cities across California struggle with how to respond to state law and housing mandates, the master planning process for the Oak Creek Golf Course in Irvine has served as a model for other communities to emulate. The transparent process […]
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Faced with a looming financial crisis and the fast-approaching departure of its top executive, the Irvine City Council will head into a closed session tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to decide who will guide the city as interim City Manager for the next year. See agenda item 1.2. The high-stakes personnel decision comes at a […]
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Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It is a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible – and there is still so much work to do. – President Barrack Obama Black, Indigenous, and People […]
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Concerns have been raised over a recently discovered $44,000 marketing services contract that was awarded to a company whose CEO has close personal ties with Vice Mayor James Mai. The contract with Eight Horses advertising agency, which is owned by former Irvine City Council candidate and longtime professional associate of Mai, John Park, has been […]
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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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The City of Irvine recently launched its redesigned website and updated digital platform, introducing a cleaner layout, more streamlined formatting, and several new features aimed at improving access to City services and information. The updated Access Irvine app now includes expanded links to City social media and service platforms, and now residents can submit bicycling […]
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