Fullerton’s Union Pacific Trail Project Sees Price Increase
Last week, Fullerton city officials increased funding for a nature trail in the southern part of town that saw years of local advocacy from residents despite concerns from city leaders on whether or not the city could afford it.
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Santa Ana Unified School Board Lambasts Colleague for Transgender Remarks
Santa Ana Unified School District board members censured their colleague, Brenda Lebsack, for what a majority said were anti-transgender comments made in recent weeks.
San Juan Capistrano Paves Way for Pedestrians
Widened sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps and design upgrades are on the way for the historic south OC city.
Free Things to Do: Summer Celebrations and Cardio Hikes in OC
A celebration with live music at the Old Orange County Courthouse and a cardio hike in the Red Rock Wilderness are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Fountain Valley Cracks Down on Sidewalk Vending
The Fountain Valley City Council approved an ordinance requiring sidewalk vendors to obtain and display health permits to boost food safety.
Irvine Again Rejects Veterans Cemetery Proposal in Great Park
City council members narrowly rejected Mayor Larry Agran’s plan to restart planning for a veterans cemetery in the park after many of the residents who live near it opposed the idea.
Fullerton Considers Sales Tax Increase to Ease Budget Strain
Fullerton considers two dedicated sales tax measures to fund street improvements and ease pressure on the general fund for public safety services.
Orange County Supervisors Lambast Gas-Powered Water Heater Crackdown
OC Supervisors are the latest elected officials to criticize a proposal to gradually switch Southern Californians to electric water heaters and furnaces – a move that could cost people nearly $20,000.
Dana Point Streamlines Short-Term Rental Approvals, Cracks Down on Unpermitted Ones
Dana Point is revising city policies on short-term rentals, looking for a new way to locate non-registered rentals and allowing city staff to approve new units without a public meeting.
Santa Ana Considers More Inspections of Housing for Homeless Residents
Santa Ana City Council members are eying an ordinance to increase inspections for permanent supporting housing within the city from annually to monthly – something that’s raising questions from local housing advocates.
Santa Ana Officials to Assess Risks of Publicly Disclosing ICE Activity in the City
City staff is expected to come back with answers to a host of questions on the risks and impacts of Santa Ana leaders disclosing ICE courtesy calls to the public.
Santana: Looking Ahead to a Orange County’s Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day
An 80-acre wilderness tract off the 91 freeway and 241 toll road is beginning to take shape while grading, electrical and water hookups soon get underway.
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