The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
Supervisors Increase Top Pay for County Executives
Orange County Supervisors Tuesday approved a 2.75 percent increase to the salary range for executive employees, which include managers, executive aides and executive assistants.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Discuss Massive Overhaul of OC Civic Center
The Civic Center Master Plan would reorganize the current amalgamation of government buildings in downtown Santa Ana into four “neighborhoods” and remodel facilities in four phases over the next 20 years.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Mayor Proposes Short-Term Rental Ban
Mayor Tom Tait’s call for a ban came after a workshop on the issue Tuesday brought out dozens of supporters and opponents of the businesses.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Foothills Sentry: Irvine Lake Will Be Closed During Conversion to County Ownership
The Foothills Sentry reports that a long-time mecca for fishermen and families seeking outdoor activities, Irvine Lake, has been ravaged by drought and insurance woes that resulted in boats being prohibited. And now, ownership of its recreational rights have dealt yet another blow. According to Irvine Lake Contract CEO David Noyes, fishing may cease as early as Feb. 28.
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Michele Martinez Jumps Into Race for First District Supervisor Seat
The Santa Ana councilwoman will be challenging incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do. If she wins, she would be the first person of Latino descent elected to the board in at least a decade, and the first Latina ever.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
‘People’s Map’ Victory a Lesson in Hardball Activism
Threats of a protest outside a major convention in Anaheim this year likely made the difference in getting members of the city’s council majority to change their minds regarding the new council districts map.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Transportation Authority Alters Plan to Cut Bus Routes
The new plan, which includes 14 changes to the original proposal, comes after dozens of bus riders, many who are dependent on the system as their only transportation, showed up to previous board meetings to protest the planned cuts.
Posted inPress Releases
OCTA OK’s Bus Plan to Boost Ridership
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, […]
Posted inPress Releases
Irvine is latest Orange County City to Tilt Democratic
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Feb. 19, 2016 Updated 6:52 p.m. […]
