OC’s Biggest Headlines as GKN Aerospace Promises Town Hall on Chemical Tank Emergency
Garden Grove officials push GKN Aerospace to hold a town hall over the chemical tank emergency that saw 50,000 residents evacuated and in other news, more homeless people are being jailed across OC – these are some of this week’s biggest stories.
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More Cats And Kittens Available For Adoption At OC Animal Care
As of June 11, there are 66 dogs and 127 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
OC Cities Continue Grappling With Call-in Public Comment
Ahead of a state law deadline, Orange County cities are figuring out ways to allow residents to call into city council meetings to give public comments.
Laguna Woods Outlines Fines, Stricter Rules Against Feeding Wildlife
Laguna Woods City Council members unanimously voted to make stricter wildlife feeding regulations due to safety concerns about coyotes attacking pets, with fines starting at $100.
Driving Through North Orange County Could Get Easier
A traffic light project will synchronize 58 intersections throughout Anaheim, Brea and Orange to in an effort reduce travel times and vehicle emissions.
Is Municipal Bankruptcy on the Horizon if Orange’s Sales Tax Measure Fails?
A majority of Orange City Council members promised to cut more spending if a sales tax increase measure fails in November to avoid bankruptcy, while two say fiscal insolvency is not on the horizon.
Orange County Leaders Warn of Dangerous Budget Future
OC Supervisors received a stark warning from their outgoing CEO about the difficult future they have with a new budget.
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.
Democrats Pull Ahead in Orange County Supervisor Races
While both candidates lagged behind their Republican competitors for a few days, as of June 10, they were in the lead heading to the November runoff election.
OC Grand Jury Questions Why County Supervisors Need Millions of Discretionary Dollars
As supervisors continue to expand their staff and increase their salaries, Orange County Grand Jurors are questioning how that benefits residents.
GKN Aerospace Faces The Public, Promises Town Hall After Garden Grove Chemical Tank Crisis
GKN’s senior vice president attended the special Garden Grove City Council meeting to publicly answer questions from city leaders.
Anaheim Backs Off Regulating Self-Checkout For Now
Anaheim officials are holding off on an ordinance regulating self-checkout kiosks at local stores and retail pharmacies that workers say will curb theft while grocers say it will raise prices.
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