Irvine Details Great Park Access Rules for Daisy Chain Fields
Setup for Irvine’s Daisy Chain Fields festival begins Aug. 23, with closures planned around Great Park and Dash Pass access for residents.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Set for Irvine’s Great Park
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival will debut at Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29, 2026. C3 Presents is producing the event.
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Irvine Announces Wildfire Detection Partnership With SensoRy AI
Irvine has announced a partnership with SensoRy AI to launch a wildfire detection and risk-assessment network, though key system details remain undisclosed.
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Irvine election filing deadline arrives Friday for November city contests
Irvine candidates for mayor and City Council Districts 1, 5 and 6 must file through the City Clerk by 5 p.m. Friday, August 7, for the November 3 municipal election.
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Irvine’s Hoag Sun Family Campus nears September opening after surgical pavilion launch
Hoag’s Irvine expansion has entered its service-opening phase, with a surgical pavilion open and maternity, neonatal and specialty facilities planned for September 2026.
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Irvine Plans Wildfire Sensor Network for Open-Space Preserve
Irvine plans an early-2027 sensor network in the Open Space Preserve to detect wildfire ignitions earlier and assess fire risk near bordering neighborhoods.
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Irvine’s Oak Park Housing Proposal Enters CEQA Scoping; Comments Due Aug. 5
Irvine is preparing a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 281-acre Oak Park project, which could include up to 2,400 homes. Written comments on the environmental review scope are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
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Irvine-Area Gas Reaches $5.667 as Diesel Tops $7
Irvine, CA — Orange County gas rose to $5.667 and diesel crossed $7 in AAA’s latest check, adding pressure for commuters, fleets and local businesses.
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Irvine Voters Will Decide Whether to Adopt Ranked-Choice Voting
Irvine voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to move toward ranked-choice voting in city elections, but approval would not guarantee implementation in 2028.
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Irvine Remodel Spending Put at $12M to More Than $15M
Voice of OC reports Irvine remodeling-related spending of $12 million to more than $15 million, while the council weighs options for an independent review.
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Irvine to weigh Great Park paid parking amid budget pressure
Irvine, CA — A June 23 hearing could move Great Park toward paid parking, with hourly rates, resident discounts and revenue forecasts on the table.
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Irvine advances Fieldhouse with $13.48M contract item and fee changes
Irvine CA – City records show the Fieldhouse moving ahead with a $13.481 million tenant-improvement item and new athletic fees for field users.
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Irvine approves new athletic field and Fieldhouse fees, effective Aug. 8
Irvine approved hourly fees for outdoor athletic fields and the Irvine Fieldhouse, with resident-priority rules taking effect around Aug. 8.
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Irvine opens comment period on 2026 hazard mitigation draft
Irvine residents and businesses have until June 24 to comment on the city’s 2026 hazard mitigation draft, which affects resilience planning and FEMA eligibility.
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Irvine opens review of 2026 hazard plan tied to FEMA eligibility
Irvine is taking public comments on its 2026 hazard mitigation draft through June 24, a local planning step tied to FEMA eligibility and fire risk.
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Irvine weighs ranked-choice voting as June 23 deadline nears
Irvine city leaders are considering ranked-choice voting for future mayoral and council races, but staff say June 23 is the practical ballot deadline.
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Irvine adopts new athletic field and Fieldhouse fees, sets hourly rates
Irvine City Council approved hourly outdoor athletic reservation fees, new Irvine Fieldhouse rates and a 10% annual cap starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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Irvine Advances Housing, Transit Planning and Major Homebuilder Sale
Irvine, CA – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance housing and transit plans as a major homebuilder sale and new data reports shape local growth.
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Housing Permits, Multifamily Groundbreaking and $1.75M for Homeless Services Lead Irvine Updates
Irvine, CA – April 2, 2026 – New housing data, a major multifamily groundbreaking, and $1.75M raised for homeless services lead local headlines.
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Housing Permits Climb, Public Health Spotlighted, and Parks Programs Expand in Irvine
Irvine, CA – April 1, 2026 – City housing data shows a surge in market-rate permits as UC Irvine highlights public health and parks expand access.
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Housing, Transit and Business Growth Lead Irvine’s Week in Policy
Irvine, CA – March 31, 2026 – Housing expansion, transit planning, and new business investment top Irvine’s agenda this week.
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Housing Listings Climb, UCI Spring Quarter Begins, and Great Park Spotlight Grows
Irvine, CA – March 30, 2026 – New housing listings, UCI’s spring start, and fresh attention on Great Park plans shape a busy week in the city.