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Citizen Engagement Stops City-Proposed Budget Cuts

Important Update: Citizen engagement in Irvine has stopped a proposed 20 percent cut in annual City funding for our schools, teachers and students.

CityWatch

CityWatch: Here they go again! The Latest Shea-Fox Scheme To Delay and Defeat the Veterans Cemetery

In pursuing their delay-and-defeat strategy, including their latest scheme, Shea and Fox are testing voters’ patience yet again.

Science & Technology

Great Midterms! What Now?

For most Orange County residents who want their elected representatives to address the global climate crisis with urgency, the outcome of the 2018 midterm elections gives cause for hope.

UCI News

UCI Ranked Top Choice Among California High School Graduates

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) now holds the distinction as the most popular of the eight UC campuses for California's college-bound high school seniors.

SchoolWatch

Citizen Engagement Stops City-Proposed Budget Cuts

Important Update: Citizen engagement in Irvine has stopped a proposed 20 percent cut in annual City funding for our schools, teachers and students.

Previews, Reviews & Venues

My wife and I recently attended a jazz orchestra concert at UCI's Winifred Smith Hall. Grammy nominee Bobby Rodriquez — an amazing trumpeter in his own right — served as conductor. The concert is more than just music. It's also educational.

Family Event Spotlight

March 27th: Family Movie Night at Heritage Community Park

What a great way to spend a Wednesday evening with the family — together under the stars, enjoying movie night in the park! Every month, the Heritage Park Library hosts a free family-friendly film for the community.

Senior Life

Senior Life: Disabled and can’t drive? Irvine has TRIPS

Since the 1980s, the City of Irvine, alone among Orange County cities, has provided a remarkable door-to-door transportation service. TRIPS is now available to all Irvine residents 18 years or older who are unable to drive due to a physical or cognitive disability.

Health & Safety

Reducing Gun Violence, One Household at a Time

Last year, I provided statistics on gun violence. Since that time, the number of gun deaths has risen dramatically. In fact, 39,773 Americans died from gun violence in 2017. That's 3,521 more Americans died as a result of gun violence in 2017 than in 2015.

Publisher's Perspective

Publisher’s Perspective: Attention, Irvine Voters

Last November’s election brought out a record turnout of Irvine voters (70%), which proved to be a big part of the Orange County “Blue Wave” that literally changed the face of our elected representatives.

Outdoor Activity Spotlight

Mountain Bike Clinic: Rider Skills

If you've been wanting to get into mountain biking or just need to hone your existing bike handling skills, you'll want to sign up for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy's FREE Mountain Bike Clinic on Sunday, April 21st from 8am until 12pm.