Irvine was designed for learning. It’s home to one of the most prestigious public institutions in the world, UC Irvine. Irvine is a city of intellect ... emotion in the council chambers and ...

In a last-second meeting Tuesday, the Irvine City Council voted 3-2 to back out of a nearly $20 million real estate transaction less than an hour before the deal was scheduled to close escrow.

After about two minutes, he directed Irvine police to escort the activists out of council ... chamber,” Agran quipped about the protests. “We celebrate the right of free speech in this city.

Protecting the Master Plan, especially our open spaces, must be a key priority of the City Council that is balanced against the health of Irvine’s local economy and often overreaching mandates ...