South county cities are entitled to litigate before a judge “whose impartiality neither the parties nor the public have a reasonable basis to question,” the ruling states.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Orange, Top Stories, Visual Arts
Chapman’s Hilbert Museum of California Art to Expand and Nearly Triple In Size
Originally slated to move to the Villa Park Orchards Packing House, the Hilbert Museum will stay put and expand into nearby dance department building.
Posted inWestminster
Allies on Westminster Council Add to Their Power Over the Agenda
The Westminster City Council’s majority, following a raucous meeting, now can decide what issues can be discussed in public meetings, under a new policy that could consolidate council members’ power over political opponents and agenda-setting.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Judge Hears Arguments on Immediate Destruction of County Public Records
ACLU lawyers say the county has a host of illegal and unconstitutional policies and practices that stifle public information and debate. A judge now will decide if officials are breaking the law and whether to block their policies.
Posted inNewport Beach, News Briefs, Outdoors
Newport Beach to Install Pipe Screens to Reduce Harbor Pollution
The installation is the city’s latest effort to control trash flow into the bay. Other projects, such as monthly beach cleanups and the recently-purchased $1.7 million trash-filtering water wheel approved by the City Council members on Sept. 25, focus on removing existing trash from the bay’s waters.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Music, Newport Beach, Top Stories
Choral Arts Initiative Takes Chances to Present New Composers
The vocal arts ensemble celebrates new works during its Premiere Project Festival.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Rackauckas Secretly Cleared Deputies Accused of Lying About Informants
Former District Attorney Tony Rackauckas quietly decided last year to not have prosecutors tell defense attorneys about 10 sheriff deputies suspected of lying about or concealing records about jail informants.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Proposed 200 Homes for Mentally Ill Homeless at Fairview Prompts Local Debate
Some officials praised the proposal, while others first want a “comprehensive plan” for the full property that could include a university extension site, student housing, a mental health campus, and market-rate housing.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Proposes Cuts to Bus Routes as Ridership Hits Low Mark
OCTA officials continue to grapple with the challenge of finding ways to increase the number of people using the bus system while at the same time absorbing cuts to bus service that have triggered serious declines in ridership.
Posted inPress Releases
Heroes Hall to celebrate U.S. Army’s 244th birthday with free event on June 14
On Friday, June 14, Heroes Hall will host a special celebration honoring the U.S. Army’s 244th birthday. The celebration is a free event that will include music and a commemoration ceremony.
