After a closure to allow for improvements last summer — including new playground equipment, signage, shade structures, and walkways — the park officially reopened May 20, 2021.

For decades OC Human Relations has worked to promote respect, empower diverse communities, resolve conflict respectfully, advocate for equal justice, and pull the community together, facilitating respectful dialogue and sharing practical tools to build understanding across cultural divides.

Councilmember Agran acknowledges the frustration many residents are feeling as the City Council has declined to agendize matters such as the Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery, Great Park residents and homeowners’ representation, All-American Asphalt-related health and environmental concerns, and a discussion of transitioning to district elections.

The City of Irvine is offering COVID-19 vaccinations at convenient neighborhood locations on weekends and evenings to provide more opportunities for the public (aged 12+) to get vaccinated.

Last night, the City Council gave approval to most of the City’s Biennial Budget. The details are included in a 175-page document, available to the public on the City’s website.

“This park is 1,300 acres, bigger than Balboa Park in San Diego and twice as big as Central Park in New York. The park’s potential is as great as the park is vast. To realize that opportunity, however, it’s crucial that the City works hand-in-hand with residents, especially those of the nearby Great Park Neighborhoods.”

Earlier this week, Councilmember Agran circulated a memo to his Council Colleagues, reiterating previous requests for a second signature in order to place items on an upcoming City Council Meeting agenda.

Tomorrow marks one week since Councilmember Agran circulated a memo to agendize a discussion on whether or not Irvine should move to district elections. Regrettably, none of his Council colleagues have stepped forward to second the item.

Pedestrian safety is about to get a boost in Irvine, with seven bicycle/pedestrian crossing upgrades approved at the last City Council Meeting.