Anthony Kuo

05/29/2026

Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the California Community College Baseball Championship Finals at the Great Park.

This year's championship was particularly noteworthy, as it marked the first time the finals were not played on a community college campus.

As a former Planning Commissioner and City Councilmember, it was especially rewarding to see a venue that many of us spent years planning, advocating for, and building now host a statewide championship event of this caliber.

Congratulations to Santa Ana College on capturing its fifth state championship, and to all of the student athletes, coaches, families, and supporters who helped make the tournament a success.

We have a long history in Irvine of investing not only in community infrastructure, but also in our youth and young adults. Those investments create opportunities that benefit generations to come. ⚾

05/28/2026

A couple weeks ago, I attended the annual meeting for the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, where I’m proud to serve on the Board of Trustees.

SCCCC is also home to Irvine Chinese School, the largest Chinese school of its kind on the West Coast. Long before the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center campus at Truman and Roosevelt was built, I was actually a student at Irvine Chinese School when classes were held at University High School.

It’s been incredible watching the organization grow over the years into an important cultural, educational, and community institution for families across Irvine and Orange County.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

“Think not only upon their passing, remember the glory of their spirit.”

Words inscribed at Normandy that remind us to reflect not only on sacrifice, but on courage, service, and the enduring legacy of those who never came home.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Years ago, while serving as Vice Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority, I visited fire stations throughout Orange County. This photo was taken during a visit to Station 85 in Garden Grove with James Corden, then-Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones, and Councilman John O'Neill.

Today, Station 85 and other emergency personnel are actively responding to an industrial chemical leak and potential explosion threat in Garden Grove. While there is no threat to Irvine, please keep our friends in Garden Grove and the first responders working through this situation in your thoughts.

05/21/2026

I'm grateful for leaders like Sheriff Barnes who speak plainly and directly, and act decisively to keep our communities safe:

My message to parents: the 4th Amendment does not apply to you. Get in your kids stuff. If your kid is alone in their bedroom, go look at what they do, go find out what’s on their phone, find out who they’re talking to, find out who their friends are, and more importantly make sure those people are actually their friends, because often times they are not.

If you’re a perpetrator of these crimes against children, let me be very clear: we’re going identify you, we’re going to locate you, we’re going to target you, we are going to find you, we are going to arrest you, and you will be held criminally accountable to the furthest extent of the law.

05/18/2026

Yikes ... right here in Woodbridge!

A driver was arrested after video captured the moment a minivan plowed into the front of a home in Irvine.

04/26/2026

Last weekend, I helped cheer on 1,434 student athletes at the 37th Annual Irvine Junior Games. I also logged 34,708 steps (between the Expo and the Games), grilled a few hundred hot dogs at the concession stand, marked my 10th year as a volunteer and Board Member, and got a great tan!

The Irvine Junior Games is still one of my favorite events in town. They bring youth and families from every corner of Irvine to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine, to develop a healthy competitive spirit, and to raise funds for child care scholarships. This year, we announced raising a cumulative $4 million over the years towards that effort. I’m so grateful for our sponsors, the youth athletes, their families, and all who continue to celebrate this Irvine tradition.

04/25/2026

The City recently launched its own library system, so it felt like time to finally get a new library card!

Naturally, I went with the asparagus-themed card… because yes, asparagus is Irvine’s official city vegetable. (I’m pretty sure I cited that fact more than anyone during my time on the Council.)

If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s worth checking out --> CityofIRVINE.org/irvine-public-library-0

04/22/2026

Something a little different is happening in Irvine this weekend.

The Navy League of Orange County is hosting a Fortnite tournament at Cooper’s eSports, bringing together local gamers and members of the Navy and Marine Corps.

$2,500 prize pool, competitive play, and a chance to connect with others in the community.

If you’re into gaming or know someone who is, check it out.

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04/18/2026

How much pasta can you buy for $34,000? Apparently a lot more than $34,000 worth of legos.