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Voice of OCReportingSep 21, 2026By Noah Biesiada

Irvine Looks to Track Where Hazardous Materials are Handled in Town

The Irvine Civic Center on April 11, 2023. Credit: GIL BOTHWELL, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CityHallCityLandmark_Irvine_2023_04_Bothwell-4-2.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> The proposal comes after two hazardous waste incidents this year prompted evacuations in OC cities as residents ask for more safeguards. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

Larry Agran

Emergency Management Environmental Protection Hazardous Materials Safeguards Irvine

timesofsandiego.comReportingSep 13, 2026

Opinion: A local safety plan is urgently needed for San Onofre nuclear waste

Irvine Mayor Larry Agran and his chief policy advisor, Scotty Hong, have been working with local residents, community groups and legislators...

Larry Agran

Emergency Management Nuclear Waste Irvine