Irvine Community News & Views recently sat down with "Build the Great Park Veterans Cemetery" Committee Chair Ed Pope to discuss the local Initiative campaign to ensure that Irvine voters get the final say as to the fate of the City-owned ARDA site at the Great Park.
The entire Irvine community owes a huge debt of gratitude to Ed Pope, founding Chair of the “Build the Great Park Veterans Cemetery” committee. For the past five years, Ed has been urging the City Council to follow through on its pledge.
In some ways, the Irvine community has already begun to take action in the face of climate change. The Irvine Unified School District has installed solar panels on its various campus rooftops and parking lots to green its energy source, as well as save money.
Another week, another honor at UCI. This time, it's for the school's impressive environmental impact. Sierra Magazine has named UCI the nation's #1 "cool" school.
Summer 2019 in America drew to an ugly, horrific end. Mass shootings in August generated scores of new gun-violence casualties and a growing list of newly terrorized communities: Gilroy, California; Dayton, Ohio; and the El Paso, Odessa and Midland communities in Texas. ICNV asked three of our columnists to once again weigh-in on the gun violence issue.
Over the past several years, the UCI Symphony Orchestra has delighted me with many exhilarating performances. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Maestro Dr. Stephen Tucker, the newly appointed Chair of the Music department at UCI. Spending an hour in a one-on-one discussion with him was a rare delight.
I’m a classic example of so many from my generation who were born and raised here in Irvine. My parents settled in Irvine because of the terrific school system and the quality of life that the City offered its residents. I went to school in a cycle, from Stone Creek to Lakeside to Woodbridge. As much as I love my hometown, I’ve witnessed huge — and not so good — changes as both Irvine and I grew.
It has been proven in many studies that exercise is far more than just a “good thing.” Significant exercise almost every day is essential for mental and physical health and to maintain the ability to be happy and productive into your 80s, 90s, and beyond
Drowning can happen to any family at any time of the year.
It’s the No. 1 cause of death among children 1-4 years and the second leading cause of death among teens.
Irvine Community News & Views (ICNV) strongly endorses the “Build the Great Park Veterans Cemetery” Initiative — now being circulated by volunteers throughout the City. We urge all Irvine voters to sign the Initiative Petition and help get it on the ballot!
Pretend City Children's Museum is hosting a special trick-or-treat extravaganza on Thursday, October 31st. Members Only Trick or Treating begins at 9:30am. General Admission Trick or Treating will be held at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
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