On Monday, OC’s property tax collector opened the door to waiving late fees in certain income loss scenarios, which she declined to define specifically.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Huntington Beach Approves Controversial Raises For Police And City Employees
In a heated 4-3 vote, the city council approved over $5 million in new raises for city police, public executives and workers. Supporters say the increase was already negotiated and thus should be approved despite coronavirus economic impact concerns. Opponents argued against increasing costs in the current environment, arguing the new salary contracts could lead to financial trouble.
Costa Mesa Considers Banning Evictions During Pandemic
Costa Mesa will introduce an ordinance to temporarily ban evictions during the Coronavirus pandemic at a city council meeting tonight.
Council Member Pushes Discussion on Suspending Santa Ana Sales Tax Increase
Iglesias is calling on the city to find a way to lower sales taxes for people and families making purchases during the coronavirus public health crisis on tonight’s meeting agenda.
Orange County COVID-19: Daily Update on Deaths, Hospitalizations & Response
As of Monday, 14 people have died from the novel coronavirus in Orange County and 130 are hospitalized as the number of confirmed cases reached 882 out of roughly 10,500 people tested.
Newport Beach Bans Short Term Rentals During Coronavirus Local Emergency
The Newport Beach City Council has unanimously adopted an ordinance temporarily banning short term rentals with exceptions made for medical workers and emergency responders with the intention of slowing the spread of the virus and protecting residents.
CA Appellate Court Takes Over City of Fullerton’s Lawsuit Against Local Bloggers
California’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has barred Orange County’s Superior Court judges from issuing any more orders on Fullerton’s lawsuit against two resident-bloggers while the appellate court considers the case.
Latest Infections, Deaths and Projections for Orange County and COVID-19
A look at Orange County’s experience with COVID-19, by the numbers.
COVID-19 Hotline Hours to Change April 4
Effective Saturday, April 4, the Orange County COVID-19 Public Information Hotline and Health Referral Line will take calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Newport Beach May Ban Short Term Rentals During Coronavirus Local Emergency
Newport Beach may prohibit short term rentals during the local emergency with exceptions for medical workers and emergency responders to help slow the spread of the virus.








