Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu claims the fine will be paid for in “new cash” from the team’s owner, but the city’s own documents show money will be reshuffled on the back end of the deal.
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Posted inCommunity Opinion
Jaramillo: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) Needed Now
Almost 3000 Orange County Youth In Foster Care Awaiting a CASA. Over half the Orange County youth in foster care are Hispanic/Latino yet only 12% of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are from a similar ethnic background. There is a tremendous need for greater diversity amongst CASA volunteers to better represent the youth population they serve.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Dunsmore: Commuter Rail is Dead. Long Live Regional Rail.
With hybrid and remote work here to stay, Metrolink rail service needs to evolve and expand to stay relevant. Here are five ways to restructure Southern California’s regional rail service for the future.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Denies Breaking State Law While Agreeing to $96 Million Fine for Breaking State Law
City officials are also calling the fine a “settlement,” while state officials consider it a penalty for violating the Surplus Land Act. The money is slated to build 1,000 units of affordable housing.
Posted inAnaheim
With Angel Stadium Sale Cleared, ‘Anaheim First’ Makes a Comeback
A city commissioner, who’s criticized the group, is also slated to get fired Tuesday night.
Posted inNEWS
California AG Fines Anaheim $96 Million in Angel Stadium Sale, City Says Team Owner Will Pay
State Attorney General Rob Bonta says the city will pay a $96 million fine to build affordable homes after city officials violated the surplus land act. Mayor Harry Sidhu says Angels owner will pay.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Angels Get a Stadium On The Cheap, Anaheim Taxpayers Get Nearly $100 Million in State Fines
The $96 million fine comes on the heels of a failed lawsuit by an activist group. The moves are raising questions about whether it’s time to tighten state laws to keep public land deals transparent.
Posted inNEWS
Garden Grove Abruptly Ends Willowick Development Talks
The move surrounding one of central county’s last large open green spaces has sparked surprise and disappointment among stakeholders and nearby city officials.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA Auditor Bashes State’s Mandated Housing Numbers, Says Process Is Flawed, Lacks Oversight
While Orange County leaders have railed against the mandated new housing numbers, a new state report found state officials may have undercounted how many houses they need.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Mary’s Kitchen Searches For New Place Before June 10 Eviction
Lawyers from Mary’s Kitchen and the City of Orange met Thursday with U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter and agreed the soup kitchen will vacate its current spot next month.
