With the street vending economy caught in flux, Santa Ana officials are taking a hardline stance against taco stands after shutting down 100 vendors over a six-week crackdown.
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Sacramento Tells Huntington Beach To Back Off Housing Fight Against Builders’ Remedy
In a letter to Surf City leaders, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned there would be consequences if the city moves forward with banning builder’s remedy.
Posted inIrvine
Is Irvine’s Proposed Great Park Amphitheater Dead on Arrival?
City staff are now looking at potentially building a smaller venue after Live Nation added new demands to work with the city that could cost taxpayers millions.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime
City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.
Posted inCountywide
Here’s How Santa Ana Residents Can Go to the Zoo for Free
City parks and recreation officials say its a good way for residents to enjoy some open space, while also showing the need for more parks throughout the city.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Poised to Bail Out of OC’s Controversial Green Energy Agency
While Irvine Councilwoman Kathleen Treseder has been threatening to leave for months if the agency’s CEO and general counsel weren’t replaced, an official vote is coming next Tuesday.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
National Endowment for the Arts Chair Talks in O.C.
Maria Rosario Jackson is the first NEA Chair to visit Orange County in more than three decades
Posted inMusic
Jeremy Denk Brings His Insatiable Musical Curiosity to Laguna Beach Music Festival
Three-concert series includes an eclectic mix of household names, mavericks and musical curiosities.
Posted inAnne Marie Panoringan
Panoringan: Places to Love in OC (The Anti-Valentine’s Edition)
Our food columnist is refraining from posting Valentine’s specials and focusing on less romantic (yet still delicious) options for next week.
Posted inAnaheim
Calls Intensify for Anaheim’s City Leaders to Keep Promises to Root Out Corruption
In the aftermath of a fiery FBI corruption probe into Anaheim, officials launched their own investigation. This week, council members wanted to scale it back, but a host of residents say otherwise.
