Congressman Lou Correa (D-Anaheim) is calling on federal officials to examine if federal tax dollars were illegally spent in Anaheim after a state audit alleged misspending by the tourism bureau.
Monthly Archives: January 2024
Posted inAnaheim
Should a City Spokesman Craft Statements for Elected Officials on Private Matters?
A Voice of OC investigation found Anaheim City Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava used the city’s public information office to respond to questions about her private employment.
Posted inCypress
Cypress City Council Admonishes Mayor For Accusing Colleagues of Misconduct
Cypress Mayor Scott Minikus was admonished by the city council after publicly accusing two of his colleagues of misconduct. Some officials and residents question if it’s enough.
Posted inGovernment
CA Auditors Lambast Anaheim’s Tourism Bureau, Find Improper Tax Dollar Spending
State Auditors found that Anaheim’s tourism bureau inappropriately dished out taxpayer dollars to an Anaheim Chamber of Commerce controlled nonprofit during the COVID pandemic.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Open Northwest Orange County Supervisor Seat Sees Packed Primary
With Supervisor Andrew Do leaving the county dais after eight years, there’s a lot of competition for his seat.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Mission Viejo Looks to Extend Hotels Taxes to Short-Term Rentals
The Mission Viejo City Council is adding clarifying language to the city code describing that short-term rentals like Airbnb are also required to pay hotel taxes.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Will California’s Prop 1 Help Curb Homelessness or Cut Mental Health Programs?
Proponents say State Proposition 1 will help alleviate homelessness in California and convert motels into housing. Critics say it’s expensive and will cut funds for mental health programs.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Eastern OC Supervisors Election Could Get Decided in March Primary
With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.
Posted inCountywide
OC Gun Show Returns
Crossroads of the West Gun Show traveled to the OC Fairgrounds this month after a 2 year absence due to a legislative ban.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Family storytimes. Equestrian rides and movie screenings. These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
