Officials scrapped plans for a new cannabis store in Costa Mesa after the city council upheld an appeal for a permit that was previously approved by the planning commission.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inEducation
Parents Object to ‘Protect Our Kids From Porn’ Signs in Huntington Beach
The committee that paid for the signs has raised over $50,000 and solicited donations from sitting city council members.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Scenic Hikes, Movie Screenings and Teen Events in OC
A cardio hike in the Red Rock Wilderness and a money management workshop for teens are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim on Track to Require Tourism Bureau Show Convention, Hotel Bookings
Anaheim is considering a new contract with Visit Anaheim after state auditors concluded last year city officials failed to oversee the tourism bureau’s spending, leading to improper use of tourism tax dollars.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Supervisors Ask Prosecutors to Crack Down Harder on Disgraced Former Colleague
County leaders say that former Supervisor Andrew Do needs more punishments for his past crimes and that they want to see more charges against his co-conspirators.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Opposes Proposed Regional Gas-Powered Water Heater Crackdown
Officials across four counties in Southern California say a proposal to regulate the sale of certain gas powered heaters will financially burden residents while proponents say it’s necessary to improve air quality.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Rolls Out Affordable Housing Program For Homeless Students
Irvine officials are using state grant funding to roll out affordable housing programs targeting homeless and housing insecure students in the Irvine Unified School District, Irvine Valley College and their families.
Posted inLa Palma
La Palma Residents Demand a Better Daycare Center
A group of La Palma residents have been advocating for better treatment of city employees and more staffing at the city’s daycare center, which hosts a summer toddler program that many parents rely on but are now worried can no longer support them.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Who Wants to Run Orange County?
In the wake of a scathing bribery scandal, questions mount whether Orange County Supervisors are on track in finding the right CEO to run America’s sixth largest county.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Phelps: OCPA’s Loan Gaming and Great Park Deception
Irvine’s pending vote to exit from Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is tied to recouping its $7.5 million loan from OCPA, used to illicitly game California’s electricity market. OCPA hopes to sway Irvine by touting its concept for Irvine’s Great Park solar farm. The concept is wrought with problems and understated liabilities.
