Irvine Eyes First Local Cemetery on Former El Toro Base
Irvine plans a 75 acre site on the closed El Toro Marine base to become the city's first mortuary and burial ground, potentially adding a veteran's memorial for those who served here. Veteran Sam Castelo and Mayor Larry Agran weigh in on space for veterans and private development.
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Irvine Ranch Water District advances groundwater purification plant plan
The Irvine Ranch Water District moves ahead with a treatment facility to clean a plume of TCE-contaminated groundwater under El Toro air base and Woodbridge. The plant would yield about 7 million gallons daily for drinking and irrigation from wells around the plume, pulling toxins dumped at the Marine Corps base over decades.
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Water district flags 1985 toxic plume find milestone
The water district identified a toxic plume in 1985 marking a key milestone. Five years later, the Navy accepted responsibility for the contamination, signaling a shift in accountability and remediation efforts despite ongoing disputes and investigations.
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Five candidates file for two City Council seats
Incumbent Beth Krom is joined by Chuck DeVore Mitch Goldstone Christina Shea and Linda Lee Grau in the race. Krom resides in University Park. DeVore 40 is an aerospace firm executive and former city community services commissioner. City election coverage continues on A16.
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Mitch Goldstone
Woodbridge
Christina Shea
Linda Lee Grau
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University Park
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Seven file for three school seats in Nov election
Seven candidates qualified by 5 p.m. Wednesday for three school board seats in the November 5 election. Six seek two four-year terms and two contend for the single two-year seat. Incumbents Wakeham and Wallin altered filings, delaying official close.
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Sharon Wallin
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