The Surfrider Association and California Coastal Commission are opposed to rip-rap used to protect the OCTA Railroad, as they say it causes sand loss. They want “managed retreat” as an alternative. However, rip-rap also protects homes on top of the bluffs. Only the unelected CCC with their Ideology stands in the way of implementation of other less destructive solutions such as groins.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inTransportation
OC Officials Consider Boulders Along Coastal Train, San Clemente Protests
While leaders of the OC Transportation Authority argue it’s needed to protect the coastal rail line, city leaders say the extra rocks are damaging their rapidly shrinking coast.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Boots City Commissioner For Ignoring Ethics Training
Stanton officials removed a city commissioner after he neglected to take two state-mandated trainings focused on preventing ethics violations and sexual harassment for almost two years.
Posted inEconomy
OC District Attorney and Treasurer Question Supervisors Takeover of $17 Billion Investments
Supervisors did not answer questions as to why they were taking billions of dollars out of the hands of the county treasurer.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Considers Cracking Down on Homeless Camps
Fullerton City Council members are expected to consider how to tighten up the city’s anti-camping ordinance in March.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Bans Whippets
OC Supervisors introduced a new law banning the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational drug use in unincorporated territories in the county.
Posted inNORTH COUNTY
Two North OC Cities Make it Easier For Policy Discussions
Cypress and Stanton have eased some agenda-setting requirements, making it easier for elected officials to propose policies for public discussions.
Posted inEconomy
OC’s Internal Auditor Suggests Tighter Contract Oversight After Bribery Scandal
It’s unclear if his recommendation will move forward after the county CEO and other top staff told him that wasn’t his call to make.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Will Orange County’s Animal Shelter Overhaul its Operations?
The county-run animal shelter — which has faced heavy criticism for failing to reopen soon enough — has selected Citygate Associates to review operations and help develop a new strategic plan.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Will Irvine City Council Members Nearly Quadruple Their Pay?
The Irvine City Council is set to discuss increasing their monthly compensation rate, which is currently set at $880 per month and could increase to as much as $3,300.
