The bill would end all offshore drilling in California waters, but the lionshare of drilling occurs beyond the state’s jurisdiction, including the rig that caused the OC oil spill.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Residents Begin Returning Home Following Emerald Fire
It remains unclear how and when the fire started, but Laguna Beach officials are hustling to get people out Thursday morning.
Posted inPress Releases
Project to Prevent Queue Jumping and Enhance Safety Coming to 241 Toll Road at Approach to State Route 91
Installation of new vertical channelizer posts on the northbound 241 Toll Road from the Windy Ridge Mainline Toll Point to State Route (SR) 91 is set to begin on February 10, 2022.
Posted inTransportation
Will Gov. Newsom Force OC Bus Drivers Back to Work if They Strike?
A bus driver strike may come Feb. 15. Meanwhile, Orange County public transit officials and the drivers’ union are scheduled to meet again for labor talks Wednesday.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Residents Face Electricity Rate Hike As New Clean Energy Agency Prepares To Launch
The switch was originally touted as a cheaper option. Meanwhile, the agency released a financial statement showing much of its starting cash has run dry.
Posted inEducation
A North OC School District Jumps Into the Battle Over Student Vaccine Mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda joins some other OC school districts opposing the incoming COVID vaccine mandates, which aren’t expected until the FDA fully authorizes it for younger children.
Posted inPress Releases
New Registrar of Voters Selected for County of Orange
Bob Page was selected as the new Registrar of Voters following a recruitment to fill the high-level position.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Wants OC Court to Bar Officials From Disclosing Secret Discussions Even If Illegal
The city claims there’s restrictions in state law that bars sworn declarations from two high-ranking officials who say city council members illegally decided to sell Angel Stadium in secret.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: As Omicron Eases, Orange County Ponders The Future of The Public Health Department
This week, county supervisors are slated to appoint a health officer, which offers an opportunity to ask just what should OC’s most public doctor focus on moving forward?
Posted inOutdoors
Battle for the Dana Point Headlands Pits Coastal Access Against Endangered Animals
Dana Point is suing the Center for Natural Land Management over public access along trails in the conservation area, while the organization argues it will negatively affect the environment.
