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Monthly Archives: October 2021
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Smith, Brown, Barro and McKevitt: Be Honest About a System that Fails Us
A group of homeless San Clemente residents who are characterized as “service resistant” ask elected officials and homelessness service providers to “tell the truth about the lack of resources.” “As long as it looks like it’s on us, no one will ever see the need to do better.”
Posted inPress Releases
Are You Going to have a Fourplex Next Door to You?
Senate Bill 9 was signed into law by Governor Newsom. SB 9 allows up to four housing units to be constructed on a single-family zoned lot. Will your neighbors sell to a developer or construct one themselves?
Posted inPress Releases
Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club to Host its Largest Event of the Year
From pandemic recovery to educational challenges, the major elected Democratic leaders in Orange County and candidates running for office in Orange County will be speaking on the most critical and timely topics at the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club’s largest monthly meeting of the year.
Posted inCOAST
Orange County Beaches Begin Reopening Following Oil Spill, Cleanup is Ongoing
Huntington Beach and Dana Point have reopened their beaches as the cleanup continues, with Newport Beach announcing their reopening Monday afternoon.
Posted inEconomy
Laguna Beach Declines to Pursue Ban on Retail Sales of Tobacco, Vaping Products
The City Council voted 3-2 last week to end further consideration of a ban following a discussion.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Approves Crisis Response Team for Homeless, Community Residents
The City Council voted unanimously to have the team answer mental health crisis calls and assist law enforcement.
Posted inTheater
SCR Returns to Live Indoor Theater With a Wordy But Fascinating World Premiere
REVIEW: Richard Greenberg’s ‘A Shot Rang Out’ is a wordy but effective vehicle for artistic director David Ivers.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Residents Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Different events are taking place in north and south Orange County.
Posted inVisual Arts
Oil Spill Prevents Access to Beaches During Laguna Painting Competition
Artists from across the country blocked from painting on the sand or close to the ocean. But the show must go on.
