Officials in La Habra are the latest in Orange County to ask voters to consider a sales tax increase in November amid a dire financial outlook and rising public safety costs.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inSanta Ana
Is it Really Time For Full-Time Politicians in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana city leaders approved a ballot measure for November’s election asking to increase council compensation to match one-third that of an OC Superior Court Judge. This comes as city officials deal with a looming tax cliff and generating revenue long term.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santana: Politicians in Santa Ana Don’t Want Residents To See Them Up Close
Santa Ana city leaders want to put journalists in a pen when it comes to photography of official meetings. Our newsroom is protesting, exploring legal options and in the meantime, moving to cartoons for official meeting coverage.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Girand: Trains vs. Beaches – Nuclear Waste Transport Options
Not only do other transportation options exist, but the frailty of the coastal rail segment suggests it would be one of the least likely solutions for transporting San Onofre’s waste.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach to Publicly Discuss Controversial Airshow
This will be the first formal discussion Surf City leaders have had on the issue since residents got their first look at the controversial settlement agreement. It comes as state auditors are examining the settlement.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Grapples With Summer COVID Wave
The positivity rate has jumped to over 18% and could keep climbing, according to infectious disease experts. But hospitalizations remain relatively low, largely attributed to vaccinations and previous infections.
Posted inCountywide
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library to Reopen this Summer After a Year of Renovations
County library officials say the public can expect a reopening late this summer after a year of renovations, including new quiet study rooms.
Posted inCountywide
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of July 30, there are 227 dogs and 229 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inTransportation
Tackling Bike Path Gaps in OC
A recent fatal accident involving a family in Garden Grove comes on the heels of recent developments in infrastructure connecting bike and walking paths in Orange County.
Posted inGovernment
Some OC Cities Privatize Parking Enforcement For Higher Ticket Revenue
Facing budget woes and difficulties enforcing parking rules on their own, some OC cities are looking for help from a private company to write more tickets and in turn generate more revenue.
