““The ground they defend was never theirs—but the noise they make is.” — unkown In major civic debates, the truth often struggles to be heard over the noise of misinformation. In the case of the proposed redevelopment of Oak Creek Golf Club into the Spectrum District Village, that noise didn’t build gradually—it was there from […]
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Piece 2 of “Irvine at the Crossroads” – a multi-part series unpacking truth, growth, and open space in our city. When it comes to Irvine’s past, present, and future, no private entity looms larger than the Irvine Company. Depending on who you ask, they’re either stewards of open space or villains of suburban sprawl. But if […]
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Piece 1 of “Irvine at the Crossroads” – a multi-part series unpacking truth, growth, and open space in our city. When You Start Losing the Argument, You Send in the Lawyers. On July 17, an environmental law firm sent a letter to the City of Irvine on behalf of two entities: a homeowners association and […]
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While a vocal group of residents actively opposes the Spectrum District Village project, it is important not to conflate their position with that of all Irvine voters. The opposition understandably seeks to amplify the perception that a broad consensus aligns with their views. However, substantial support for the project has also been expressed — not […]
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