State Denies Great Park Bid to Keep $1.4 Billion in Tax Dollars
Irvine
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The state’s decision further clouds the future of what was billed as a rival to Balboa Park in San Diego and Central Park in New York.
A Supervisor’s Take on Proclamations in Orange County
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After a dust-up last week over Harvey Milk Day at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Shawn Nelson said the county needs to revise policies on proclamations.
Community Editorial: An Activist’s Take on the Cadiz Water Project
Community Opinion
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Attorney asserts that a host of chummy relationships fuel the bid by an OC water district to grab water from a small desert community.
Costa Mesa Might Rethink Hiring Former Bell Auditors
Costa Mesa
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Councilman plans to “look at options” after state accuses the firm of “repeated acts of negligence” when auditing Bell’s finances.
Artists Issue Ultimatum to Church Buying Santora Building
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Artists say Newsong church leaders have three days to make a deal to protect artists in the building if they want to avoid public protests.
Community Editorial: Trying to Let Go in a Special-Interest Era
Community Opinion
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Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach discusses the politics of budget balancing.
On The Agenda
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Several cities examine proposed budgets, and Anaheim decides whether to purchase an airplane for the Police Department.
Resident Challenges Pace of Updating Newport’s Charter
Newport Beach
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Jim Mosher says the city is skirting a state law designed to ensure a fair appointment process.
Homelessness Panel Urges Supervisors to Adopt Laura’s Law
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The law, a big issue in the aftermath of the Kelly Thomas beating, would allow court-supervised outpatient treatment of mentally ill adults.
Artists Seek Removal of Councilman From Santora Panel
Santa Ana
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They say David Benavides’ attendance at Newsong Church should bar him from serving on the committee examining the church’s purchase of the downtown Santa Ana building.