After months of rolling strikes, unionized workers have ratified contracts at 34 hotels across Southern California that will bump up their hourly income.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA State Bill Looks to Give Cities Regulation Over Sober Living Homes
It comes as cities throughout Orange County and California struggle with regulating sober living and other group homes that are a nuisance to neighborhoods – something local officials fear Prop 1 could worsen.
Posted inTop Stories
Irvine Eyes Building Housing, Nature Preserve at Old Asphalt Factory
The proposal could preserve hundreds of acres of open land and bring a new residential neighborhood to the city.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Perley: District Elections Change Irvine
Effective prior to the November election the City of Irvine will have added two Council Member positions and switched to District Elections, rather than at-large members. Here is a commentary on how it came about, and the result, all to the detriment of the City’s voters.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Supervisors to Discuss Sheriffs’ Cooperation with Immigration
The annual disclosure often comes and goes without any comments from the board as public speakers question why Orange County often turns inmates over to immigration.
Posted inIrvine
Another Orange County City Considers Curbing Protests at Homes
Irvine officials will be next in OC to consider an ordinance that critics say stifles First Amendment rights. It comes after pro-Palestinian protests continue to pop up outside a congressman’s Santa Ana home.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
León: Huntington Beach voted ‘Yes’ on Voter ID requirements at the Polls – Potential Impacts for Its People:
Municipal elections across the country follow their home’s state law. Huntington Beach City passed its own Voter ID measure on March 5, 2024. A change in practice and more stringent Voter ID requirements on the city level raises concerns.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Own Redwood Forest
Southern California residents connect with nature near Brea’s Carbon Canyon Regional Park’s 3-acre coastal redwood grove.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County, CA Registrar of Voters Certifies the 2024 Presidential Primary Election Results
Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the official Orange County results of the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Bike rides, science centers and film screenings: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
