For over a year, city officials have been pushing back on state mandates that significantly push for more new housing.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Posted inEconomy
Santa Ana Officials to Vote on Hazard Pay Mandate for Local Grocery, Pharmacy Workers
Santa Ana could join two other Orange County cities who passed temporary ordinances for raises.
Posted inCountywide
Does OC Work with ICE the Most in California? Sheriff Pushes for More Communication with Agency
Critics claim the Sheriff is breaking state law, while the department says it’s operating within legal parameters.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC’s Coronavirus Vaccine App Othena Could Be Irrelevant When Blue Shield Takes Over Statewide Distribution
It’s unclear how the transition will work and how well the data between the two programs can merge.
Posted inGovernment
Few Details Surround Misdemeanor Charges Against Fullerton Councilman Ahmad Zahra
A lack of a booking photo, a protective order on body-worn camera footage, and few facts around the incident beyond a brief court document have only raised more questions around misdemeanor charges against Ahmad Zahra.
Posted inGovernment
After Public Outcry Over Secrecy, County of Orange Changes Approach, Says it Will Start Publicizing All Planned Covid Contracts Before Approval
It comes after a public backlash to the county’s top official criticizing Voice of OC record requests for $220 million in secretly-approved coronavirus contracts that were never posted on public agendas.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Dana Point to Consider Artwork for Utility Boxes, Giving Artists a Chance to Display Their Designs
If approved, artists will have the opportunity to earn money.
