IRVINE, Calif.—A Los Angeles man was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a 9-year-old girl and assaulting her at a public library in Irvine. Police arrested 53-year-old Christopher Eduard March 24 near his home. He was released on bail Saturday, according to sheriff’s inmate records. The girl had gone with her mother the evening of…
LA Man, 53, Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Preteen at Irvine Library
Man Gets 7 Years to Life for Attack on Janitor in Irvine
SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 25-year-old man was sentenced March 24 to seven years to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault a woman cleaning officers in Irvine after hours. Eduardo Godoy Gonzalez attacked the victim about 1:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2019 in an office building at 17877 Von Karman. Orange County Superior Court Judge Terri…
Body of Missing 20-Year-Old Man Found in Flood Control Channel in Irvine
A 20-year-old man’s body was found on March 23 in the San Diego Creek in Irvine after being reported missing for two days, authorities said. Christian Nathan Cruz, of Irvine, who was developmentally disabled, was reported missing at about 11:30 p.m. on March 21. Cruz’s mother dropped him off at an L.A. Fitness gym located…
Orange County Nonprofit Sounds Alarm on Rising Domestic Violence Cases
An Orange County nonprofit is advocating for increased awareness of signs of spousal abuse following a recent study showing a spike in women subject to such violence in the United States during the first nearly two years of the pandemic. The March 14 study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed over…
Irvine Moves Forward with Plans for 4,536 New Apartments
The Irvine City Council last week approved plans with the Irvine Company for adding 4,536 apartments to the Southern California city—22 percent of them deemed affordable. During a March 14 city council meeting, councilors voted unanimously to approve a preliminary agreement with the real estate developer or a “memorandum of understanding,” which includes a $65…
Irvine Seeks to Leave Orange County’s Library System
The Irvine City Council is making moves to leave Orange County’s library system, saying they’re dissatisfied with the existing system’s lack of equity for the city’s residents. The council unanimously agreed at a Feb. 28 meeting to send a letter to county leaders informing them of their intention. Vice Mayor Tammy Kim said during the…
Armenian Genocide Memorial Planned in Irvine Great Park
The City of Irvine voted unanimously Feb. 28 to dedicate a space in its Great Park for a memorial in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of the early 1900s. A presentation by city staff suggested its location could potentially be in the “heart of the park” neighboring a lake, the Great Meadow, and surrounding open…
Irvine to Purchase and Close Odor-Emitting Asphalt Plant
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…
Irvine Teacher Accused of Hiding Recording Device In High School Restroom
IRVINE, Calif.—A teacher at Beckman High School in Irvine was arrested Feb. 27 on suspicion of hiding recording devices in a bathroom at the school. Siu Kong Sit was arrested for possession of or manufacturing child pornography, burglary, and on two misdemeanor charges and was booked at the Orange County Jail, said Irvine Police Department…
Irvine Pushes Forward With Plans for Large Amphitheater
The Irvine City Council voted Feb. 21 to continue forward with a 14,000-seat amphitheater for its Great Park rather than a scaled-down version. The decision was finalized in a 3–2 vote in a special meeting after the city briefly considered an 8,000 city-controlled seat venue, when its partner, concert promoter Live Nation, requested it provide…
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