Event Brief
Irvine Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom and Whippets
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Irvine leaders seek to ban sales of synthetic kratom and whippets, following similar actions by other Orange County cities.
WHO: Irvine city leaders
WHAT: Proposed ban on the sale of synthetic kratom and whippets
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
WHERE: Irvine, CA
WHY: City leaders are moving to ban the substances after several other Orange County cities have already taken similar action.
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