Hoag Offering Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday at the Irvine Spectrum
Now through August 31st, Hoag is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations at the Irvine Spectrum Center...
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The City to Spend Taxpayer Money to Rename Great Park … Without Asking for Community Input
At their July 27th meeting, the Great Park Board of Directors — consisting of all five Irvine City Councilmembers — voted 4-1 to officially rename the Orange County Great Park. (Councilmember Agran was the sole No vote.)
Known to most people only as the “Great Park,” Mayor Khan and City Councilmembers Kim, Kuo and Carroll voted to rename the park the “Irvine Great Park.” The name change could cost taxpayers upwards of a million dollars — to change all of the official documents, signage, and marketing materials.
Councilmember Agran — who voted against the name change and has been skeptical about corporate sponsorships — insisted that “before the City commits to what would likely be a multi-million-dollar name change, a thorough staff report should be prepared for City Council and community review.”
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Fun for the Whole Family: Movies on the Lawn at the Great Park
The annual summer tradition, Movies on the Lawn is back! Plan to enjoy Saturday evenings out with...
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Irvine Mayor and 3 Members of City Council Break Their Promise to Veterans & Irvine Residents
After hearing hours of testimony from Irvine residents at the June 22nd City Council meeting, the Council — led by Mayor Farrah Khan — refused to vote for a plan to move forward with a State Veterans Memorial Park in Irvine. (Councilmember Agran was the only member of the Council to support the City moving forward.)
Just three months ago, at the March 23rd City Council meeting, Mayor Khan publicly stated: “Honoring our veterans is a top priority. We are in a unique position as a City to actually get this done. I see it happening in May or June….We are all committed to making this happen! ”
Now, Khan — joined by Councilmembers Kim, Kuo and Carroll — have abandoned their promise to transfer any City-owned property to the State for construction of a Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery.
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Mayor & Council Majority Refuse to Support Councilmember Agran’s Request to Establish Great Park Residents’ Advisory Committee
On July 27th, the Great Park Board of Directors — consisting of all five Irvine City Councilmembers — refused to support Councilmember Larry Agran’s request to establish a Great Park Residents Advisory Committee.
Homeowners in the Great Park Neighborhoods pay among the highest property taxes in Irvine, including special assessments paid into the Community Facilities District. Their taxes and assessments help fund multi-million-dollar amenities and operations at the Great Park. However, these homeowners have had virtually no say in how their taxes are being spent.
Mayor Khan and Councilmembers Kim, Kuo and Carroll also dismissed Agran’s alternative suggestion that the Board allot at least 15 minutes of each meeting to hear from homeowners.
Student-Led Nonprofit Focused on Getting More Kids in Irvine Vaccinated
AdvoHealth is a local student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to providing solutions for public health issues in policy and medicine.
In collaboration with the City of Irvine, AdvoHealth is currently working on projects to help raise community awareness regarding the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and dispel common misconceptions surrounding the vaccine.
The group’s mission is to increase Irvine’s vaccination turnout rate, help establish herd immunity, and promote youth involvement.
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Irvine-Based Suntrek Solar: A Family’s Legacy
Roy Heine founded Suntrek in 1991. The company, which is headquartered here in Irvine, manufactures and licenses solar energy systems.
Through Roy’s hard-work, dedication, and leadership skills Suntrek Industries is now at the forefront of the solar energy industry. The company’s clients include Yosemite National Park, LDS Church in Salt Lake City, San Diego Unified School District, Pomona College, and Long Beach Airport.
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Chuck Jones “Season of Creativity” Exhibit at the Great Park Gallery
Now through September 15th, the Chuck Jones: Season of Creativity exhibition will be available for...
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UCI Report Reveals that Climate Change is Killing Off Native Plants
A new study released by UCI reveals that climate change is dramatically altering the number of...
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Irvine Police Department Updates Community on Efforts to Stop Street Racing and Excessively Loud Vehicles
Street racing and excessively loud vehicles have become an ongoing issue in Irvine. Street racing...
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