California
Before too much enthusiasm is generated for the proposed land swap involving undeveloped Irvine Co. land near the Cleveland National Forest and the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station some very important issues need to be raised and questions answered.
Aug. 22, 1994
Irvine Co. officials today are expected to offer to exchange up to 2,000 acres of pristine wilderness near the Cleveland National Forest for 800 acres on the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station when company officials meet with Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt.
Feb. 24, 1995
Planning goes a long way, if it serves the interests of the Irvine Co.
July 15, 2001
It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t pretty, and too much valuable time was lost.
Feb. 6, 1994
* I appreciate The Times giving me credit for having originated the idea of a land swap between the Irvine Co. and the federal government to expedite conversion of the Marine Base at El Toro from military to civilian uses.
Aug. 14, 1994
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Aug. 24, 2011
Toro to Buy Hardie Irrigation: The $130-million acquisition of Laguna Niguel-based James Hardie Irrigation Group, a maker of garden sprinklers, valves and timers, would double the size of Minnesota-based Toro Co.’
Sept. 20, 1996
Business
An Irvine Co. official Wednesday downplayed a potential land swap that would give the powerful development company control of the El Toro Marine Corp Air Station, telling a group of those most concerned about El Toro’s future that such a deal remains far from completion.
Aug. 11, 1994
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt said Friday that his agency hopes to complete a land swap with the Irvine Co. within 18 months and give the giant Orange County landowner 800 acres on the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in exchange for land in a pristine wilderness area near the Cleveland National Forest.
Feb. 25, 1995
Airport: With the clock ticking, Irvine officials want the giant developer to take a stand. Firm says it lacks information to decide.
April 28, 1999