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Young Irvine Elementary Student Excels in Doodle for Google Contest

A Starry Night in Joshua Tree Inspires a National Finalist In an impressive achievement, Allison Rhee, a student at Irvine Elementary School, garnered national recognition by ranking in the top five of the 15th annual Doodle for Google student contest. Inspired by a memorable family trip to Joshua Tree, Rhee's submission beautifully captured the essence...

Irvine City Council Revisits Participation in Orange County Power Authority Amidst Uncertainty and Concerns

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Tension Brews as Irvine Council Contemplates OCPA Membership Amidst Calls for Dissolution The Irvine City Council is gearing up for a crucial discussion regarding its continued participation and representation within the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). The topic, raised at the request of Council Member Larry Agran, emerges hot on the heels of Huntington Beach's...

$1 Billion Great Park Framework Designed to Withstand the Test of Time

On Tuesday, May 23, Irvine will witness a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the initiation of the city's ambitious $1 billion Great Park Framework plan. The plan, approved in July, encompasses approximately 300 acres and aims to introduce 15 new features into the park, including a veterans park and memorial garden, expansive botanical gardens, captivating...

Irvine Unites to Give Hope to Local Nurses

On Friday, May 12, to show appreciation and commemorate International Nurses Day, the Great Park Homeowners Association distributed handwritten notes and thank you cards to the nurses at the Lennar Foundation Center at City of Hope Orange County in Irvine. On Friday, nurses at Lennar Foundation Center at City of Hope Orange County devoted time...

Tom Hanks’ Latest Masterpiece: An Unforgettable Tale

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece is the first novel written by famous actor Tom Hanks. The story is about a freelance journalist and film studies professor named Joe Shaw, who narrates a "based-on-a-true-story" tale about the making of a Hollywood blockbuster movie. However, Hanks wants the focus to be on the...

Irvine Prepares for Shift to District Elections: Community Engagement and Input Encouraged

The City of Irvine is taking steps to prepare for its transition to district elections in 2024. The city is organizing a series of community forums to educate and engage the public in the districting process. These workshops are intended to be more intimate than council meetings, allowing attendees to ask questions and even...

Irvine Residents Uneasy Over OCPA Review: Lack of Transparency Questioned

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece is the first novel written by famous actor Tom Hanks. The story is about a freelance journalist and film studies professor named Joe Shaw, who narrates a "based-on-a-true-story" tale about the making of a Hollywood blockbuster movie. However, Hanks wants the focus to be on the...

Irvine Is Entering The Great Park Framework’s First Phase

The Irvine City Council was given a status report on the new framework and design ideas for the Great Park on Tuesday, January 10. The Framework's most current conceptual designs, which featured the ARDA site, a portion of the Cultural Terrace West, and ideas for potential food and beverage alternatives, were also given to...

Irvine Has Postponed The Vote To Leave Orange County’s Power Authority

On Tuesday, February 14, a significant development took place regarding Irvine's potential membership in the Orange County Electricity Authority (OCPA). Mike Carroll, a member of the Irvine City Council, requested the postponement of discussions regarding the city's affiliation with the energy provider. Despite the delay, uncertainties surrounding Irvine's future with the two-year-old energy authority...

Irvine: The Mayor And Council Members Abide By The Official Oath

On Tuesday, December 13, the newest member of the Irvine City Council, Dr. Kathleen Treseder of UC Irvine, Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan, and veteran Irvine politician Larry Agran were sworn into their positions. On the municipal council, four-year mandates for Treseder and Agran will begin. Khan, who won a second, two-year term as mayor in...