• August 28, 2026
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Merry Go Around

Opinion: The Newest Irvine Electioneering Ploy—The Merry-GO-round Game

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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Irvine District 5 Special Election: Tammy Kim’s Residency Challenged by Ron Scolesdang

Former mayoral candidate Ron Scolesdang, served a demand letter to the City of Irvine, to object to the candidacy of Tammy Kim for Irvine’s City Council District 5 Special Election.  The Irvine City Council will convene in closed session this Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00 PM regarding this “significant exposure to litigation”. See agenda. The […]

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City Council Attendance Report Card

As the saying goes, showing up is half the battle. When it comes to elected office, the voters expect their representatives to be present, on time, and in person. A missed Council meeting or vote on the dais could be the difference maker in enacting important city policy for Irvine’s 310,000+ residents and beyond. Irvine […]

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Opinion: Annoyed Irvine Resident Urges No Blow for Gas Lawn Equipment. But What Will the Irvine Company and Mayor Khan Do?

“2-stroke engines [such as gas-powered lawn equipment] produce high intensity, low frequency sounds that can have a bigger negative impact on residents than the sound coming from electric lawn equipment. These negative health impacts include irritation, sleep disturbance, cognition problems, hypertension, and ischemic heart conditions. Also to consider: With more people working from home now, […]

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Opinion: Hasty, One-Sided Live Nation Deal Costing Irvine $110 Million Hinges on Vice Mayor Kim

On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Vice Mayor Tammy Kim and Councilmember Mike Carroll submitted a Memo requesting that the Live Nation contract be considered for approval. However, the Design, Construction and Operating Agreement (DCOA) contract was not released until Friday, July 21st at 6:55PM, leaving less than 2 business days to review the multi-million dollar […]

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OCPA CEO Is Back on the Chopping Block – Will Irvine Vice Mayor Tammy Kim Vote to Keep Him?

Once again this week, the Orange County Power Authority board of directors will vote on whether to terminate the agency’s CEO, who has been tied to corruption allegations at the agency and an ongoing cause of numerous failures, including exit discussions by every member city. Although there are six members on the OCPA board, the […]

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