Huntington Beach potentially facing millions in fines stemming from a lawsuit against state housing mandates and Brea demanding $5.4 million from a local trash hauler – these are just some of the biggest civic headlines in OC this week.
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Posted inALL TOP STORIES
San Clemente Grapples With State Transparency Laws
San Clemente City Council members addressed an alleged violation of the state’s open meeting law — seeing one council member recuse himself from a real estate negotiation after apparently divulging closed-door information.
Posted inNEWS
More Dogs and Cats Are Waiting to Get Adopted From OC Animal Care
As of Oct. 9, there are 146 dogs and 114 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Brea Wants Trash Company to Help Customer Bills, Pay City $5.4 Million
Brea officials want one of Orange County’s primary trash haulers to pay them over $5 million after labor disputes delayed garbage collection this past summer and in 2021.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How Much is Huntington Beach’s Housing Fight Going to Cost Taxpayers?
After a group of state appeals court judges ordered the city to face penalties in its lawsuits against state housing mandates, city leaders are set to find out what those penalties will be tomorrow.
Posted inFullerton
Keep it Down: Fullerton Moves to Restrict Downtown Noise
A slight majority of Fullerton City Council members narrowly moved forward on an ordinance limiting how loud downtown businesses can get, saying it balances resident and business interests while their colleagues say it’s too strict.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Halloween Crafts and Volunteer Opportunities
Halloween-themed crafts and volunteer opportunities for all ages are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inSanta Ana
Is Santa Ana Overpaying or Underpaying For Local Police Officers’ Health Insurance?
A recent controversial audit is sparking questions as to whether Santa Ana officials are spending too much or too little to insure cops after a City Councilman called on the state to probe the police union’s spending.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Launches Probe into Police Union Critic After Cops’ Complaints
Santa Ana officials are launching an investigation into separate complaints by three cops alleging they were harassed by Councilman Johnathan Hernandez – a vocal police union critic.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Will Orange County Supervisors Start an Investigation Into Potential Misspent Funds?
County supervisors have been talking for over a year about bringing in outside auditors after their former colleague pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and rerouting millions of dollars.
