In giving Southern California Edison permission to proceed with removing the cooling pools at SONGS, the California Coastal Commission is green-lighting eliminating the only means whereby the highly radioactive contents of a failing thin-walled dry storage canister could be repackaged into another canister. Local nuclear safety advocates are outraged.
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Officials to Target More Testing For OC’s Hardest Hit Neighborhoods in Anaheim and Santa Ana
The county will soon be measured by state health officials on another metric aimed at addressing virus disparities in low-income, Latino neighborhoods.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Planning Commission Advances $150 Million Angel Stadium Sale to City Council
Despite a last-minute document drop Friday, the Anaheim Planning Commissioners advanced Angel Stadium plans to the City Council to sell the land for $150 million.
Posted inCountywide
Questions Continue to Swirl Around Orange County Health Director’s Qualifications
Questions have been swirling about whether Clayton Chau is qualified to be the top medical doctor protecting the health of the county’s 3 million residents.
Posted inNEWS
OC, State Regulators Raise Concerns Over Public Access in Dana Point Harbor Developers’ Plans
California regulators and local stakeholders are raising concerns over whether developers will ensure boating and harbor access to the general public – not just the wealthy.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr. to Moderate Santa Ana Election Candidate Debates
The first debate is candidates for council seats in Wards 1, 3 and 5 on Sept. 10. The following week, Sept. 17, will be a debate amongst mayor candidates.
Posted inCountywide
Enforcement of State Coronavirus Guidelines in Orange County Falls to Cities, State Not County
Epidemiologists have told Voice of OC they are watching repoenings closely and new guidelines enforcement will play a major factor in limiting virus spread.
Posted inCountywide
Santana: What If Anaheim Said No to Big Land Subsidies for Major League Baseball?
As the Angels’ development bid for the heart of Anaheim moves forward at a fastball pace, planning commissioners examine the process – without live public comment.
Posted inIrvine
State Overrides City of Irvine Location for Vets Cemetery, Opens Up Review of Two Sites
The California Department of Veterans Affairs told local officials it would be examining two sites in Irvine, choosing to pass over the city’s decision and make their own choice.
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim Planning Commission Could Move $150 Million Angel Stadium Sale to City Council
The Anaheim Planning Commission is slated to vote Wednesday on Angel Stadium plans to bring the city one step closer to selling the stadium for $150 million.
