Newport Beach Ballots Shipped Overseas Despite Questions on the Election’s Legality
Despite the unprecedented administrative challenges of hosting an election with little to no help from state and county elections officials, City Attorney Aaron Harp advised council members to move forward to avoid violating a judge’s order.
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Anaheim Officials to Deliberate New City Manager Appointment Behind Closed Doors
City council members are scheduled to hold two morning meetings behind closed doors next week to discuss appointing a new city manager after the previous one resigned years after a city hall corruption scandal.
Meet These Homeless Pets From Orange County Animal Care
As of Sept. 17, there are 93 dogs and 139 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
How Will Newport Beach Leaders Pull Together an Election in 50 Days?
While the first ballots go out on Friday, there are few details available to the public about how the election will be conducted or if the city has what it needs to do it right.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Coast Grapples With Coastal Erosion Ahead of El Niño
Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Seal Beach Prepares for Super El Niño
Seal Beach is preparing for what scientists are predicting is going to a Super El Niño – one that experts are saying could be the strongest El Nino in recorded history.
Santa Ana Officials to Debate Data Center Ban
Officials are poised to debate a ban on new data centers in Santa Ana ahead of the election as staff say there are only three small facilities in the city and there haven’t been applications for new developments.
Is Orange County Running out of Cash for Cops?
Many cities are struggling with how they can give pay raises to police officers amid growing budget deficits.
San Clemente Proclaims Emergency After High Tides Damage Coastline
The council approved emergency sand placement at North Beach after high surf battered Orange County’s beaches.
Who’s Responsible for Angel Stadium Repairs Amid Team Sale?
As residents continue to wait to find out the condition of Angel Stadium, the team is on the verge of getting a new owner. Who will be responsible for paying any needed repairs?
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
Stanton Uses Homeless Emergency to Demolish Public Nuisance Building
The city of Stanton is gearing up to spend over $100,000 to demolish an abandoned four-plex occupied by homeless people who city officials say have become a danger to the surrounding community.
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