Mayor Pat Burns’ repeated heckling and silencing of residents during Huntington Beach City Council meetings has eroded public trust and violated the spirit of free speech. Trustee Gina Clayton-Tarvin calls for accountability, respect, and ethical leadership to restore civility, transparency, and true democratic participation in local government.
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Temporarily Bans New Airbnbs For up to One Year
Placentia City Council members rolled out a moratorium on new short term rentals for up to a year so officials have time to form stricter regulations in an effort to curb problematic homes in neighborhoods.
Posted inCountywide
OC Supervisors Move Forward on Auditing Over $4 Billion After Bribery Scandal
While county supervisors unanimously agreed to spend over $1 million auditing five years of contracts, it’s unclear what all will be investigated.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Where Does Orange County Stand on California’s Nov. 4 Redistricting Battle?
Voting is underway in Orange County on a statewide ballot measure dubbed Prop. 50 that, if approved, would make it easier for Democrats to win five congressional seats in the 2026 midterm election.
Posted inCountywide
Kaiser Health Care Employees Strike for Better Pay, Staffing
Roughly 31,000 health care workers are going on strike until Sunday, protesting what union officials say are stagnant wages and low staffing levels that could jeopardize patient care.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Canyon Evacuations Ordered Amid Flooding
Residents of the canyons have been ordered or asked to evacuate amid concerns about mudslides in the remains of burn scars, but orders lifted by 4 p.m.
Posted inSanta Ana
Roll Camera: Santa Ana Explores Dash Cams for Police Cars
Santa Ana officials may equip police cars with cameras amid a host of police accountability questions and an expected multi-million deficit in a couple of years.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Should Elected Officials Get To Spend Public Money Themselves?
The Andrew Do corruption scandal at the County of Orange has put an ongoing focus on how much influence elected officials should have over public budgets with discretionary funds as officials debate financial planning over the next few months.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Neal: Yes, Huntington Beach is Standing Up for Parental Rights
The City Council has a responsibility to keep the library a safe place for all, not a place parents need to worry about.
Posted inCountywide
Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in OC
Cities, local colleges and community groups are hosting several events across the month of October celebrating indigenous culture and history – forgoing Christopher Columbus Day.
