Local Community Members Support Second Harvest Food Bank
The Dawoodi Bohras, a global Muslim community committed to service and civic engagement, have...
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Month: August 2026
Portola High School Student Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
Congratulations to Portola High School student Nimishii Sharma, who was recently awarded the U.S....
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Woollett Aquatics Center Expansion
Improvements are currently underway at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
Construction has begun on a major expansion that will bring new amenities for residents of all ages — including an additional pool, splash pad, Ninja Cross obstacle course, modern locker rooms, expanded bleacher seating, sports lighting, accessibility enhancements, and a new parking lot along Walnut Avenue.
The Woollett Aquatics Center and nearby facilities will remain open throughout construction, which is expected to be completed in spring 2028.
Publisher’s Perspective: Councilmember Treseder’s Attacks on Local Democracy
Politicians often run for office promising transparency and a commitment to democratic principles. However, once in office, some elected officials ignore their campaign promises and act in ways that subvert rather than support their constituents.
Irvine City Councilmember Kathleen Treseder has become one of those politicians.
Treseder ran for Irvine City Council in 2022, promising “transparency and accountability.” She’s running for re-election this year, making those same promises. However, a review of her record shows that Councilmember Treseder has actively worked to deny Irvine voters their democratic right to weigh-in on critical matters.
Habitat Restoration Project in Bommer Canyon
The City of Irvine has announced a major habitat restoration and wildfire prevention initiative in Bommer Canyon Preserve, funded by a $1 million grant from the California Natural Resources Agency secured with the support of Irvine’s State Assemblymember, Cottie Petrie-Norris.
In partnership with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, the City is tackling one of the region’s growing wildfire challenges: the spread of invasive, non-native grasses.
By removing invasive vegetation and restoring native habitat, the project is helping reduce wildfire risk, slow the potential spread of fires, enhance ecological health, and strengthen protections for surrounding communities.
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