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Year: 2026

Looking Back on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026

Looking Back on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026

For most of us, the beginning of the year brings a renewed sense of hope and optimism.

As I reflect on all that was accomplished in 2025, I am hopeful that the new year will bring even more good things to our Irvine community.

During his State of the City address early last year, Mayor Larry Agran proposed ambitious plans to make Irvine the Safest, Smartest, Greenest, Healthiest, and Kindest city in America.

While lofty goals are often expressed by elected leaders, the City was able to establish a number of new and expanded programs last year to implement the Mayor’s stated agenda.

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Enter Mayor Agran’s Photo Contest

Enter Mayor Agran’s Photo Contest

Mayor Larry Agran is a big fan of trees! In fact, years ago he worked alongside other early leaders to expand our City’s park system.

Today, Irvine’s parks are ranked No. 1 in California and No. 2 in America according to the Trust for Public Land. And 94% of our residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

The City is now working to implement Mayor Agran’s latest tree project — the Irvine Urban Forest Master Plan.

Mayor Agran’s office has announced a fun new community engagement project to attract fellow tree (and photo) enthusiasts.

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Publisher’s Perspective: Four Irvine Councilmembers Betray Veterans … Again!

Publisher’s Perspective: Four Irvine Councilmembers Betray Veterans … Again!

I wrote an article in May regarding four Irvine City Councilmembers — William Go, James Mai, Melinda Liu, and Kathleen Treseder — who voted to break a promise that the City of Irvine made 11 years ago to veterans and their families to build a Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery on the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station at the Great Park.

That has become the most-read article Irvine Community News & Views has ever published, with more than 75,000 residents having read the article and 1,293 Irvine residents (so far) sharing it on their own social media platforms.

On December 9th, City staff proposed a compromise, suggesting the City build a beautifully sculpted “columbarium” structure within a Wall of Honor & Remembrance as part of the Veterans Memorial Park & Gardens. But once again Councilmembers Go, Mai, Liu, and Treseder voted NO!

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Irvine’s New “Library of Things”

Irvine’s New “Library of Things”

Over the years, libraries have evolved into spaces that offer far more than just books. There are reading programs for children and English conversational courses for second language learners. There are also book clubs, game nights, tech support services, crafting sessions, and family movie events.

Now, the Irvine Public Library has launched its “Library of Things” collection, which allows community members to check out a variety of items for free with their Irvine Public Library card.

Residents who need something for a one-time project or want to try a new hobby can borrow the item from the library rather than purchasing it. Items include musical instruments, tools, gadgets, games, electronics, and more.

For example, if your are interested in learning how to play the guitar, you can borrow one from the library to see if it’s something you want to pursue.

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