There is a raging debate about whether increasing the supply of housing versus rent control is the answer. There are academic studies arguing forcefully on both sides of the issue, but it is a false dichotomy. We need both.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inCulture
Orange County Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebrations
Cities across Orange County and local organizations are planning how to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Officials Raise Concerns About ‘Blank Check’ to Construction Consultants
Council members are concerned that a $3 million contract could be a “blank check” to a couple of construction management companies they had issues with over projects in the past.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Finalizes Switch to District Elections
During the switch to district elections, city officials grappled with just how to split the city up into voting districts without breaking up communities – an issue that cities throughout Orange County have grappled with.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Are Public Librarians Gearing Up to Leave Huntington Beach?
City leaders and librarians have been at odds for months over what books should be allowed at the public library and whether or not their role should be outsourced to a private company.
Posted inFountain Valley
Fountain Valley Allows Digital Freeway Advertising; Will Drivers be Distracted?
A local RV dealer says the sign will drum up more business for his shop but some residents and officials worry it will cause a distraction for drivers.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Housing Horses at the OC Equestrian Center is Getting More Expensive
While the OC Fair Board was able to cut down the spiking rental rates for horse stalls slightly, many equestrians maintain that the price tag is still too high.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Families Celebrate Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros
The day was dedicated to promoting literacy and education among children.
Posted inCountywide
A Fun Run for Santa Ana
The race turns downtown Santa Ana into a city running track for a couple of hours.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County in Bloom
Although significant rainfall in Orange County has delayed the growth of wildflowers this season, other open space areas and community gardens are still seeing a bloom.
