The regional non-profit Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks (FHBP) announces the release of its study on the effectiveness of biological mitigation measures required under environmental laws. Twelve Orange County projects, including residential, mixed use, and infrastructure projects, were evaluated for their success in restoring the natural landscape and promoting ecological function for rare and endangered species impacted by those projects.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Hodgins: SCR’s New Leader Tears Down Walls, Builds Bridges, Directs a Musical
With almost a year under his belt as the new artistic director at South Coast Repertory, David Ivers is finding his footing and carving out his place with the Orange County institution.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Animal Services Director Quietly Resigns Over the Holidays
Michale Kaviani left for a Colorado-based nonprofit, following controversy over the county shelter allegedly adopting out dogs without disclosing bite histories.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster Special Recall Election Set for April 7
It’s the earliest possible election date allowable under state law following the certification of the recall efforts by county elections officials, and gives prospective candidates hoping to replace the majority faction council members – Kimberly Ho, Charlie Nguyen and Mayor Tri Ta – just 14 days to pull nomination papers and gather between 20-30 signatures from registered voters to qualify as a candidate.
Posted inFullerton, REGIONS, Top Stories
Controversy Erupts Around Fullerton Restaurant Permit Request
A conditional use permit for Florentine’s Grill seemed to be on track for approval Wednesday night, until questions arose over City Attorney Dick Jones’ owning a nearby property as well as the property owner’s opposition to the application.
Posted inAnaheim, Collegiate News Service, News Briefs
Anaheim Approves New 292 Housing Units to be Built off the I-5 Freeway
The residential community plans to have amenities such as swimming pools, sunning decks, restrooms, and picnic areas. Plans also call for dog parks, drinking fountains, seating areas, barbeque pedestals, and fire pits.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Two City Council Recalls to Watch This Year
Two recall movements in two neighboring cities are on the move against elected officials this year – one in Westminster that’s guaranteed a recall election and another in Santa Ana that has gathered the signatures but won’t find out until next month from county officials whether it can move forward.
Posted inJulie Leopo, Politics & Elections
Leopo: Mock Election Shows New Orange County 2020 Voting Process
The county’s Registrar of Voters is gearing up to run a new voting process for the March 2020 primary election which included a mock election in Mission Viejo and Santa Ana on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Irvine, Top Stories, Visual Arts
Palm Court Arts Complex Strides Into the New Year
Though the future of the Great Park remains uncertain, the Irvine-based Arts Complex is celebrating nine years with confidence.
Posted inPress Releases
Application Deadline for 2020-2021 Orange County Grand Jury is January 17, 2020
The application deadline for 2020-2021 Orange County Grand Jury is January 17, 2020.
