While city council members admitted they couldn’t quantify the final numbers on if the city is making or losing money, they still signed off on a 25-year agreement that gives up thousands of public parking spots for five years.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inSanta Ana
Does Santa Ana’s Police Union View Criticism and Questions as Harassment?
Santa Ana’s police union is threatening to sue a reporter for contacting its members for comment, calling it harassment while police officers have also filed harassment complaints against Councilman Johnathan Hernandez – a vocal police union critic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Oddo: In Support of Firewise Communities; You Can Do Something to Protect Your Person, Property and Pocketbook
Laguna Niguel Council Member Stephanie Oddo suggests that becoming a Firewise Community, USA could help reduce risk of property fires and save money on property insurance. Newly released Cal Fire maps show more fire severity zones in Orange County, affecting more residents. Oddo invites the community to come to her workshop on Sept. 10 at 6PM at Crown Valley Community Center.
Posted inCypress
Filling a Leadership Vacuum in Cypress After Misconduct Allegations
Cypress officials are looking for a new city manager after the longtime top city executive Peter Grant resigned in the wake of misconduct allegations.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa to Consider Opposing Deportation Sweeps on Two Fronts
On Tuesday, officials are expected to discuss launching a legal defense fund for immigrant residents facing deportation as well as participating in a lawsuit challenging how ICE sweeps are being conducted in the region.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Considers Allowing Booze Next to Playground at Sports Park
After weeks of debates among city commissions, city council members are about to weigh in on the change for the first time.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Battling For Orange County’s Working Class
A Labor Day look back at OC workers’ most recent job actions.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines Ahead of Labor Day
Police military equipment, federal noncitizen voting probe, cracking down on sober living homes and ongoing immigration sweeps – these are some of the top issues debated by public officials ahead of Labor Day.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
A Look At Some Adoptable Pets From Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of Aug. 27, there are 160 dogs and 99 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rynerson: Enough! We Don’t Need More E-bike Laws
More E-bike laws is not the answer. Enforcement of existing laws and comprehensive education of both drivers and riders is what’s required.
