It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Patterson, a valued public servant, lawyer, educator, and steadfast advocate for the community. Jerry passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 90.
Monthly Archives: November 2024
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Roman: Developer’s Sweet Deal in Classic Road to Nowhere Project and YLWD $110,000 Expense
The Yorba Linda Water District has approved a controversial easement allowing a developer to pave a 100-year-old access road for private use, costing the district over $110,000. Despite the road being deemed sound, concerns about increased liability and transparency issues have emerged, particularly regarding Director Brett Barbre’s support for measures favoring the developer at public expense. This case bears all the hallmarks of a classic “Road to Nowhere” project.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Looks to Crackdown on Illegal Camping After Homeless Shelter Reversal
Irvine officials strengthened the city’s ability to remove homeless encampments within the city after a failed attempt to create a homeless shelter.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Dave Min Wins OC’s Coastal Congressional Seat
With Min’s victory, Democrats are on track to hang onto all their congressional seats in Orange County, with one race that’s still too close to call.
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Residents Sound Off on Run Down Roads, Officials Vow Fixes
Residents in the city’s Palm Village North neighborhood say city leaders have long neglected maintaining their streets. Officials say the pandemic delayed repairs, while city council members say they’ll move to fix roads.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
South OC Continues Refusing To Pay Lawyers Fees for District Elections
As an attorney was bringing forth claims that several south OC cities were breaking voting rights laws and disenfranchising minority voters, city officials moved to delay paying a lawyer their fees.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Republicans on Track to Sweep Every Elected Position in Huntington Beach
If results hold, the Republican Party will have endorsed every city council member, the city attorney and the city clerk.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Extends Ban on New Motels
The city has long grappled with problematic motels attracting prostitution, drugs and other various crimes. Now, city officials have extended a new motel ban as they consider changing zoning law surrounding the lodging.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Moves to Allow Private Beehives
Costa Mesa City Council took the first steps in allowing beekeeping, which will be a first for the city, following similar moves by other cities like Fullerton and Santa Ana.
Posted inAnaheim
Is Anaheim’s Tourism Bureau Trying to Curb Oversight After Corruption Scandal?
After a scathing audit found Visit Anaheim misspent tourism tax dollars, the head of the city’s tourism bureau said he hopes the committee tasked with overseeing its spending won’t be around for long — something he seemingly walked back over the weekend.
