Irvine will hold its first “ciclovia” event this year—temporarily blocking off a main street and inviting cyclists and walkers to enjoy a car-free zone—after the idea was approved unanimously by the Irvine City Council April 11. Councilman Larry Agran, who along with colleague Kathleen Treseder agendized the motion, said the event would allow “people of…

The Irvine City Council voted 4–1 on Jan. 10 to consider expanding the council from four to six members and dividing representation into districts. Currently, councilors are elected at large—by all eligible city voters—and represents the whole city. Switching to districts would mean candidates would be elected by and represent fewer voters—only those who live…

University of California–Irvine (UCI) professor and environmental advocate Kathleen Treseder is running for Irvine City Council in the Nov. 8 election. Two seats are up for grabs on the city council. Treseder is running against incumbent city councilmen Larry Agran and Anthony Kuo, as well as technology attorney Scott Hansen, Irvine finance commissioner John Park,…