The stoppage comes after activists repeatedly questioned the county’s use of weedkiller chemicals and if they were impacting the health of the environment – yet it’s unclear how long the pause will last.
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Posted inOrange
Orange Overhauls Rental Assistance Program
After rent assistance funds failed to help anyone over the past year, city officials overhauled the program, curbing some of the stricter eligibility criteria in hopes of helping older residents.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
San Clemente Extends Outdoor Dining Program, Tightens Design Regulations
City officials rolled out new limits on size, aesthetics and placement – giving restaurants a deadline at the end of September – as debate continues over the impacts on small businesses.
Posted inSanta Ana
Budget Cuts Loom for an After School Program and Park Repairs in Santa Ana
Officials are expected to make a host of cuts to programs and services – like park maintenance and security – in an effort to bring down a projected $13 million deficit.
Posted inOrange
Orange Inches Closer to Tax Increase Ballot Measures
Orange officials are eying a sales tax increase and other revenue generating measures as the deadline to place items on the November ballot approaches
Posted inTop Stories
Anaheim Says Local Taxes Shouldn’t Pay For California’s High Speed Rail
City council members opposed a state proposal to use portions of Anaheim’s taxes from businesses surrounding the train station to pay for California’s high speed rail.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Cuts Afterschool Program to Fund Veterans Fishing Nonprofit
Huntington Beach residents are raising complaints after several nonprofits helping students were defunded to support a nonprofit that takes veterans on fishing trips.
Posted inTop Stories
San Clemente Residents to Vote on Another Sales Tax for Sand
Residents in San Clemente will get to weigh in on whether or not they approve a 1% local sales tax increase to fund projects that could add more sand to beaches and help prevent wildfires.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Shines in SoCal Journalism Awards
Finalists are in 11 categories including columnist, photography and hard news
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Mission Viejo Eyes New Homes Near Saddleback College
Residents might see new housing near Saddleback College, including low-income units, as officials move forward with a developer.
