Next Tuesday’s scheduled discussion could be the first time council members generally speak about the deal, the negotiations behind it and the potential state law violation.
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Posted inCulture
The OC Fair is Back: What to Know Before You Go
It’s ‘Time for Fun’ at the OC Fair this summer as the monthlong festivities bring Costa Mesa’s OC Fairgrounds to life from July 16 to Aug. 15.
Posted inEquality & Equity
OC Fair Reopens Friday As Debates Over Its Identity, Policies Could Reshape Local Image
As the OC Fair reopens this Friday in-person, debates over the fair’s identity, role, and image persist.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Mission Viejo Poised to Become Newest OC City to Form Election Districts
After state officials decided against allowing cumulative voting in Mission Viejo, the City Council decided to instead form districts to comply with a voting rights lawsuit.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Laguna Beach to Study Leaving Edison For Renewable Energy Program
The city could join the Orange County Power Authority or seek an outside renewable energy source agency following transparency criticisms from the public.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Axe Email Public Comments Despite Uptick in COVID Cases and Hospitalizations
Residents with medical conditions say the new policy means their voice will no longer be heard at the supervisors’ public meetings because it’s too risky to go in person.
Posted inEducation
OC School Districts Left On Their Own On Enforcing Statewide Classroom Mask Mandate
OC health officer Clayton Chau clarifies guidelines during an unrelated item at Tuesday’s County Supervisors meeting after board cancels regular COVID update last month.
Posted inOutdoors
One of OC’s Most Popular Parks is Up for Big Changes; Some City Officials Have Concerns
Mile Square Regional Park is up for a revamp that would shift 93 acres of golf course into a nature camp, play area, amphitheater, meadow and other uses. City officials say there wasn’t enough public input, while the county says it already did major outreach.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County Supervisors’ Chairman Could Get More Say Over Delaying Action Items
The changes would grant the chair the sole power to let supervisors delay or delete an agenda item that they’ve already delayed or deleted once before.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Mission Viejo City Council to Secretly Discuss Choosing a New Election System
While the city council has had three years to choose a new system, they’re running out of time to choose before the 2022 elections.
