City officials postponed joining Orange County Power Authority to late 2027 after raising concerns about financial and operational uncertainties.
Category: Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Aims to Streamline Development Process
Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
Laguna Beach Calls on County to Cut Herbicide Use in Local Creek
Laguna Beach is looking to ask the OC Board of Supervisors to include Aliso Creek in their year-long pilot to cut down on herbicides and seek new vegetation removal methods, after residents voiced concerns of health and environmental issues.
Laguna Beach Scraps Tax Increase Proposals, For Now
After another round of public surveys and the community speaking out against taxes, council members are now holding off until 2028 on adding a potential ballot measure asking to increase taxes.
Laguna Beach Braces for Wildfire Season
Laguna Beach Officials approved a backup communication system and temporary community resource centers in an effort to improve emergency responses, following the construction of their new emergency operation center.
Civic Headlines Throughout OC as Huntington Beach Finally Moves on Housing Plan
Surf City is moving to adopt a state-mandated housing plan as the city faces fines for not having one, Costa Mesa cut free rides for seniors due to a surge in demand and price – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Laguna Beach Residents Against Plans to Close Only Local Emergency Room
The outcry comes after a local hospital announced the closure of its emergency room in the face of multimillion dollar state mandates.
Laguna Beach Looking at Business and Hotel Tax Increases
City officials are looking at avenues for increased taxes in Laguna Beach, specifically geared toward day trippers’ pockets.
More Places to Skate Across Orange County
There’s more places to skateboard and rollerskate across Orange County as cities expand skateparks and look to build pump tracks.
Laguna Beach Bans EZ-Ups on Coast Ahead of Summer
The ban is part of a package ordinance that also bars things like certain sized tables and volleyball nets.



