The new rules will allow the council to access records without promising to keep city records secret.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Officials and El Centro Strike Deal to Clear Out Homeless Encampment by 45 Days
The homeless encampment near downtown Santa Ana grew following the county closing its last walk-in shelter.
Posted inCulture
Pubs, Virtual Concerts and Irish Dishes: How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day This Year
Whether you’re looking to celebrate with an Irish meal, a glass of Guinness or with some pleasant live music, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events to help you live it up on St. Patrick’s Day.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
More Orange County Residents Now Eligible for Coronavirus Vaccinations
People 16 years and older with certain chronic health conditions are now eligible for the vaccine.
Posted inGovernment
Meet the Young Reporter Whose Stories on Government Secrecy Led to Creating California’s Open Meetings Act
This republished story was written by the late Tracy Wood. Her powerful work, as this story demonstrates, serves as a persistent championship of the power of the press and the ongoing need for journalists and the public to push government to maintain openness of public records and meetings.
Posted inGovernment
San Clemente Poised to Repeal Confidentiality Requirement for Council Members
New rules would replace a system set up at the end of last year that restricts councilmembers’ ability to independently release records to the public.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach City Council Backs Off Capping Food Delivery App Fees
Elected officials voted not to temporarily restrict fees third party services charge restaurants.
Posted inOutdoors
Torn Down Handball Courts in Santa Ana May Get a Chance at New Life
Council members will discuss the possibility of rebuilding the courts at Chepa’s Park, which were torn down last year.
Posted inEconomy
Costa Mesa Grocery Workers Could Soon Receive ‘Hero Pay’ for Working During COVID-19
City officials may join Irvine, Santa Ana and Buena Park if they adopt hazard pay ordinance.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Two Lanes of South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach to be Shut Down For 8 Weeks
A construction project is expected to bring traffic congestion fueling worries.
