Kathy Esfahani of the Costa Mesa Coalition for Affordable Housing and Linda Tang of the Kennedy Commission, advance affordable housing in Costa Mesa, before the door slams shut with the City Council’s efforts to convert existing affordable units into deluxe housing. The extent to which OC’s municipalities are meeting affordable housing goals is also covered. Opportunities to monitor these developments and become involved are available at: http://www.kennedycommission.org/ and http://www.costamesaforall.com/.

In the second half, former Irvine mayor and Council Member Larry Agran breaks down the latest on the comprehensive testing of toxic petrochemicals at Irvine Unified School District’s brand new Portola High School. Follow these developments at: https://irvinecommunitynewsandviews.org/ or watch how the Irvine Unified School District administration presents its case.