Councilmember Mike Carroll went to bat for Irvine residents and got the Household Hazardous Waste Collection station to remain open after if was earlier reported that it would be closing.
By staff report Four years after an FBI corruption probe surfaced in Anaheim, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce has filed a fraud lawsuit against its former president and CEO, Todd Ament, alleging he secretly colluded… Read more
New information has been received showing a concerning link between Betty Martinez-Franco and the groups hired by former City Manager Oliver Chi to design the permanent amphitheater at the Great Park. Martinez-Franco worked for five… Read more
A 20-year-old Irvine man who called 911 to report he was experiencing a mental health crisis was fatally shot by police Tuesday, July 21 after he allegedly ran toward officers with a knife following more… Read more
Woollett Expanding Irvine breaks ground on a $42 million expansion of the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, adding a new Olympic-sized competition pool, a splash pad for kids ages 2 to 12, and a NinjaCross… Read more
Irvine has long been viewed as one of America’s premier master-planned cities, financially disciplined, carefully managed, and nationally recognized for stability. In 2021, it ranked among the most fiscally healthy cities in the nation. That… Read more
The Orange County Professional Firefighters Association (OCPFA), IAFF Local 3631, has added its name to Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco’s endorsement list for the November 3, 2026 general election in Irvine’s District 5. It is a… Read more
As Irvine moves into its 2026 election cycle, the local political landscape is buzzing with a mix of political veterans and first-time candidates. This November 3, 2026 general election is particularly significant as it continues… Read more
New California laws, from the volume of commercials on streaming services to the way foods are labeled in stores, take effect Wednesday.
The former Orange County congresswoman laments how fear has permeated politics — and considers how best to engage in policymaking outside of elected office.
