Get ready to bike, Irvine! On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Irvine Boulevard will be closing its street to cars for CicloIrvine, and Irvine Watchdog is thrilled to be part of the excitement. As our city turns Irvine Blvd. into a vibrant, car-free space for biking, walking, and rolling, we invite you to make a stop […]
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The Irvine Police Department recently purchased a new Cybertruck. This vehicle will be used exclusively for community engagement (like social media posts and events) and the DARE program. IPD selected the most expensive Cybertruck model. IPD would not reveal the cost when asked, directing the LA Times and Forbes to file Public Records Act requests. […]
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Claudia Shambaugh, radio host for KUCI 88.9 FM’s show, Ask a Leader, was notified on Tuesday afternoon of her sudden termination. No reason was given for this course of action. This is part of a nationwide trend of local journalism gradually declining in the United States, with policy analysts and activists continually raising concerns about […]
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We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news with our community! Thanks to the community’s unwavering support and active engagement, significant progress has been made in addressing safety concerns at the intersection of Great Lawn and Hallmark in the Woodbury neighborhood. In response to community feedback and a request submitted last October, the city has re-evaluated […]
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Irvine released its draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) this week, intended to pave the way to a zero-carbon region by 2030. If the CAAP is bold and successfully implemented, it will help create the healthy, safe, resilient, and equitable communities we all deserve. However, the current draft of CAAP fails to meet its […]
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Did you know that Irvine has an urban farm at the Great Park? This local and perhaps under-appreciated amenity operates in association with Solutions for Urban Ag. This local good, currently known as the Great Park Farm and Food Lab, provides diverse public benefits. These include but are not limited to providing a link to […]
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