Newport Beach officials rescinded a previous approval for a wave pool project after enough residents signatures pressured the council to take another look.
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Orange County Supervisors Hike Trash Rates
The new program will double trash disposal costs for local cities by 2030, which will likely be passed on to residents.
Posted inGovernment
Where’s Anaheim’s Ethics Officer?
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is calling for a more public facing ethics officer after the city manager faced questions for attending an undisclosed resort interest paid trip ahead of a vote for a resort interest backed stadium sale.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
State Officials Recommend Nixing Mooring Permit Transfers in Newport Harbor
California State Lands Commissioners approved a report that found the long-held practice of transferring offshore mooring permits in Newport Beach might violate state law.
Posted inCypress
Cypress Resolution Reaffirming Civil Rights Fizzles Out Amid ICE Raid Backlash
City Councilwoman Rachel Strong Carnahan’s proposed resolution to reaffirm civil rights and condemn “excessive force” used by federal immigration agents failed to gain traction among her colleagues.
Posted inFountain Valley
Fountain Valley Pauses Charter City Proposal, Residents to be Surveyed
An intense debate over whether or not Fountain Valley should become a charter city led to a pause on the proposal so city officials can survey residents on the idea.
Posted inNEWS
Laguna Beach Considers Pump Track for Bicyclists, Skaters
Residents and mountain bikers are split in a heated debate over a pump track proposal that would provide bicyclists the space to practice their skills; critics voice concerns about safety, parking and noise.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Mundekis: Orange Becoming a Charter City Distracts from Fixing Financial Problems
Orange City Council must fix the City’s finances but is creating distractions from financial survival with discussions to become a charter city to take on the State in court. Legal battles will drain money from an already cash strapped city.
Posted inAnaheim
Is Anaheim’s City Manager on the Chopping Block?
Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool is slated to face questions behind closed doors Tuesday on why he didn’t disclose going on a Chamber of Commerce paid retreat amid renewed calls to fire him.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Orange County Healthcare Workers Again Strike For Higher Pay, More Staffing
Over 30,000 healthcare workers throughout California and Hawaii went on strike Monday morning, speaking out against alleged unsafe staffing levels and unfair wages.
