The loss means the city will have to either successfully appeal or create a new housing plan after city officials claimed Surf City was exempt from the housing mandates.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Anaheim Union High School District Scraps Dozens of Scheduled Teacher Layoffs
After protests, the Anaheim Union High School District board trustees reversed its decision to lay off dozens of teachers at the end of this school year.
Posted inEconomy
City of Orange Eyes a Sales Tax Increase While Facing Massive Budget Deficit
While council members all said they needed to cut spending, no cuts were approved during their discussion on Tuesday night. Instead, many focused on a sales tax increase proposal and fees on local institutions.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
Posted inHuntington Beach
State Auditors to Investigate Huntington Beach’s Pacific Airshow Settlement
Auditors are slated to probe Huntington Beach’s multi-million dollar settlement with airshow operators after they sued the city, saying the decision to close the beach because of the 2021 oil spill lost them revenue.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Considers Increasing Hotel Tax for Tourism Advertising
The jump would be funded by more taxes on out of town visitors amidst questions on how much tourism the agency brings in.
Posted inEconomy
City of Orange Faces $19 Million Budget Shortfall, Major Service Cuts Loom
Almost every city department is facing multi-million dollar cuts after a decade of mismanaged budgets, according to city staff.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rhodes: Orange County Kids Need Our Help
There are currently more than 3,000 Orange County youth in the foster care system. Many are without any consistent support from a parent or relative. But all children benefit from having at least one consistent, caring adult in their life. They are more likely to stay in school, feel a greater sense of hope about their future, and less likely to become homeless. The benefits to society are many, and the benefits to the child are immeasurable. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides free comprehensive training, ongoing supervision for all volunteers, and continuing education opportunities for anyone who wishes to serve as an advocate for local youth in foster care.
Posted inFullerton
Will Fullerton Residents Keep Getting Cited for Blocking Street Sweeping?
Officials say street sweeping parking enforcement is needed to keep their stormwater system clean. Residents say citations are an undue burden in working class areas with limited parking.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
New OC Animal Shelter Director Looks to Reconnect With Public
Monica Schmidt, who served as the assistant director for OC Animal Care since 2020, took over as the new permanent director earlier this month.
