An asphalt plant in Irvine that has repeatedly been criticized by nearby residents for producing foul odors and potentially dangerous pollutants is on track to close in November, according to Irvine city officials. The city council approved the $285 million purchase of All American Asphalt in April after filing a public nuisance lawsuit against it…

The Irvine City Council voted unanimously April 11 to purchase the controversial All American Asphalt plant for $285 million. Nearby residents have been complaining to the city for years of terrible odors coming from the plant as well as potentially harmful pollutants in the air. Because of this, the city filed a public nuisance lawsuit…

Irvine officials announced Feb. 28 the purchase and future closure of the All American Asphalt Plant in north Irvine, which has been the source of complaints among nearby residents who say odors from it are harming their quality of life. City officials have not released the terms of the deal, but said the purchase will…

As Irvine residents continue to protest smells emitting from the All American Asphalt Plant in north Irvine, the city council, which is in litigation with the plant, has yet to come to a decision on how to resolve the issue. Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi reintroduced a proposed settlement during an Oct. 11 city council…

IRVINE, Calif.—Despite Irvine officials’ plan to move a toxic asphalt plant out of the city, concerns still arise as to how long it will take to move the plant and what measures will be taken in the meantime. Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan announced on Feb. 22 that the city, in its lawsuit with All American…

Residents of Irvine, Calif., were set to gather at city hall July 28 to share concerns about an asphalt plant they say is bringing toxic emissions into nearby neighborhoods. The meeting was arranged by Irvine Councilmember Larry Agran, the only publicly-elected critic of All American Asphalt, an asphalt-mixing plant in North Irvine. Organizers said the rally…