A strong turnout is expected at today’s meeting of the Orange County Water District board, where board members are slated to move forward with their consideration of the Poseidon project.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton Over District Elections
The Southern California branch of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Fullerton on behalf of Asian American voters, arguing that the city’s at-large voting system violates the California Voting Rights Act.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News Briefs
Santa Ana Wellness District Postponed to Next Council Meeting
The proposed district, which would affirm the downtown’s Latino character, was postponed because the mayor and a councilwoman didn’t show up.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
After Nearly a Decade of Cuts, Santa Ana’s Budget Picture Looking Bright
City Manager David Cavazos at Tuesday’s City Council meeting unveiled a $222.2 million “trial budget” that showed spending increases in several areas.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
NY Times: Streetcar Projects Stalling Around The Country
The rush to build streetcar lines in cities across the country is slowing as some cities that were once on track to implement the systems are beginning to change course.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Moorlach Wins 37th State Senate District Seat
The former county supervisor and treasurer-tax collector has won election to represent the 37th State Senate, beating District State Assemblyman Don Wagner 50.4 percent to 44.1 percent in results so far.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Using Civilian Correctional Workers in Jails
County officials say the shift of duties was not only lawful but fiscally prudent, while the deputies’ union said the county violated meet-and-confer requirements and that the union’s board weighing their legal options regarding the appeal.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
An Exercise Awakening in Santa Ana
Marc Payan came up with the idea of free community workouts while running a half marathon in 2011. Today, his Payan X workouts draw up to 450 people to Santa Ana Stadium on weekday mornings.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Downtown Wellness District on Santa Ana Council Agenda
The district would affirm a Latino identity for the downtown and focus on “wellness” goods and services, such as groceries, meals, health and personal care products. It could also reignite a years-long gentrification debate.
Posted inCanyons, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
Canyons Home Development Gets Go-Ahead from Appeals Court
The controversial Saddle Crest development might be built after all, following an appeals court ruling that reversed a lower court’s rejection of the project.
