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.
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Great Park World Cup Role, Housing Pressures and Federal Funds Shape Irvine’s March Outlook
Irvine, CA – March 29, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing pressures as Great Park wins World Cup role and regional funds flow to OC projects.
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Freeway Frustrations and Oak Creek Plans Stir Debate in Irvine
Irvine, CA – March 28, 2026 – Residents debate freeway construction timelines and weigh in on a proposed Oak Creek housing and park plan.
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Irvine Weighs Oak Creek Nature Park Plan Amid Housing Pressures
Irvine, CA – March 27, 2026 – City leaders are weighing a proposed Oak Creek nature park as housing mandates and land use pressures reshape development plans.
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Housing Fight, Freeway Expansion and Train Station Upgrades Lead Irvine’s Agenda
Irvine, CA – March 26, 2026 – Housing debates, I-5 freeway expansion plans, and train station upgrades are shaping this week’s local policy talk.
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City Council Convenes; Great Park Hosts Engineering Session
Irvine, CA – March 25, 2026 – City Council met Tuesday while engineers gathered at Great Park for a key power planning session.
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UC Irvine Baseball Hosts Ranked Oregon State; Great Park Stadium Upgrades Spotlighted
Irvine, CA – March 22, 2026 – UC Irvine baseball faced a ranked Oregon State squad this weekend as Great Park’s soccer stadium renovation draws attention.
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Great Park Concert Kickoff, Business Roundtable and Charity Golf Mark Busy Week in Irvine
Irvine, CA – March 21, 2026 – Irvine welcomes a major concert kickoff, a regional business roundtable at UCI, and a long-running charity golf tournament.
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Irvine Approves Amphitheater Plan as Great Park Lands World Cup Base Camp
Irvine, CA – March 17, 2026 – City leaders approved a new amphitheater plan as Great Park prepares to host the U.S. team for the 2026 World Cup.
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Great Park Wins World Cup Spotlight; Health Leaders Meet in Irvine
Irvine, CA – March 16, 2026 – Great Park lands a World Cup role, county health leaders meet locally, and March events draw residents out.
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USMNT Picks Irvine for World Cup Base; Mayor Delivers State of the City
Irvine, CA – March 13, 2026 – USMNT taps Great Park as 2026 World Cup base, mayor outlines city priorities, and county health leaders meet locally.