San Clemente Residents to Vote on Another Sales Tax for Sand
Residents in San Clemente will get to weigh in on whether or not they approve a 1% local sales tax increase to fund projects that could add more sand to beaches and help prevent wildfires.
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Mission Viejo Eyes New Homes Near Saddleback College
Residents might see new housing near Saddleback College, including low-income units, as officials move forward with a developer.
How Affordable Are Orange County’s Newest Homes?
Amid a state housing crisis, officials across Orange County struggle to boost their affordable housing stock as others require developers to account for low income families.
New Housing Coming to Trabuco Canyon Despite Concerns Over Wildfire Risk
The 181 housing units were originally approved decades ago and are still planned for development, despite concern from nearby canyon residents about wildfire risks and evacuation routes.
Many Orange County Cities Stay Silent on ICE Raids
Officials across OC are still grappling with how to respond to ICE raids about a year since they kicked off, while others are taking action either in support of immigrants or in support of federal enforcement.
‘Wild Tunes’ Program Brings Music to Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
The live music initiative aims to reduce animal stress and improve human connection with the animals available for adoption at Mission Viejo shelter.
Special Interests Spend Heavily to Replace Outgoing OC Assemblywoman
A Voice of OC review found over $6 million spent in a primary race to decide who will represent a district stretching from Disneyland to Cerritos – much of that spending is special interests attacking a local labor leader candidate.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Many Critical Student Programs Are About to Get Gutted at Cal State Fullerton
Longstanding programs including the speech and debate team, the student newspaper, theater productions and more are facing debilitating cuts at Cal State Fullerton in a few months.
Santana: Could OC Lead The Way on Psychedelic Therapy Legislation?
Congressman Lou Correa taps OC Marine veteran and labor leader Nick Berardino to lead a local advisory panel on legislation focused on psychedelic drug therapies to combat PTSD for veterans and help curb substance abuse issues.
Rancho Santa Margarita Leaders Look to Livestream City Council Meeting Video
Officials in Rancho Santa Margarita, one of the only Orange County cities that doesn’t offer video livestreaming for city council meetings, are looking to install a camera in the city council chambers.
Irvine’s Budget Deficit Could Lead to Parking Fees and No New Libraries
City leaders are grappling with how to manage a growing budget deficit without slashing services.
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