Voters will decide on a 0.5% sales tax increase in November that if approved would sunset in 10 years and generate $20 million annually.
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Posted inCountywide
OC Fair Prices Increase As Officials Try Saving Money on Equestrian Center
The fair board is set to end the contract with a company that feeds horses and cleans stalls after mounting local concerns that the fair is overpaying for these services. At the same time, prices to attend the fair, which kicks off July 19, are also increasing.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Getting $9.5 Billion in County Taxes To Work on Behalf of OC Residents
With a County CEO selection process mired in politics, OC residents have a rare chance to get a real chief executive if they empower what could soon be rolled out as an interim leader.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is Orange County About To Enforce Anti-Camping Laws Again?
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision that allowed homeless people to sleep in public places if there were not enough shelter beds in the area.
Posted inCountywide
Carrying on Musical Legacies, Chapman Mariachi Panteras
One of the few collegiate Mariachi bands in OC opens doors to students hoping to look further into their musical culture.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Perez: Anaheim Young People’s Town Hall, Transforming Anaheim’s Future
Growing up in Anaheim, I saw firsthand the deep inequalities in our community. Neglected neighborhoods and displacement due to gentrification fueled my desire for change. Attending Chispa’s Anaheim Young People’s Town Hall ignited my passion for civic engagement, inspiring young residents to tackle systemic issues and fight for justice. Join us on June 29th to continue this crucial work.
Posted inWestminster
Is A Westminster Councilwoman About to Be Censured?
After city leaders cut a deal to give Councilwoman Amy Phan West three months to make amends for allegedly insulting her colleagues and constituents, they instead pushed ahead with a censure after she publicly chastised council members.
Posted inOrange
How’s Orange Going to Patch its Multi-Million Dollar Budget Gap?
As the window to put a sales tax increase measure on the November ballot quickly shrinks, Orange officials may have to resort to more public service cuts to address a budget shortfall.
Posted inOutdoors
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Scenic hikes, art exhibitions and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inCountywide
OC Supervisors Consider Gun Storage Law, Spark Constitutional Questions
A newly proposed law is sparking questions at the county level on whether it’s constitutional to regulate home gun storage and how exactly it would be enforced.
