The proposal comes after two hazardous waste incidents this year prompted evacuations in OC cities as residents ask for more safeguards.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Newport Beach Ballots Shipped Overseas Despite Questions on the Election’s Legality
Despite the unprecedented administrative challenges of hosting an election with little to no help from state and county elections officials, City Attorney Aaron Harp advised council members to move forward to avoid violating a judge’s order.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Officials to Deliberate New City Manager Appointment Behind Closed Doors
City council members are scheduled to hold two morning meetings behind closed doors next week to discuss appointing a new city manager after the previous one resigned years after a city hall corruption scandal.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Meet These Homeless Pets From Orange County Animal Care
As of Sept. 17, there are 93 dogs and 139 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Will Newport Beach Leaders Pull Together an Election in 50 Days?
While the first ballots go out on Friday, there are few details available to the public about how the election will be conducted or if the city has what it needs to do it right.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Coast Grapples With Coastal Erosion Ahead of El Niño
Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nguyen and Rodriguez: How Fixing AQMD Red Tape Saved OC Taxpayers $5M in Landfill Fees
Orange County is the national blueprint for smart waste management. Thanks to a new partnership with AQMD, hyper-speed composting technology will cut emissions by 90%—the equivalent of pulling 40,000 cars off the road.
By cutting through years of regulatory red tape with the AQMD, Orange County has saved taxpayers $5 million while doubling composting capacity and suppressing odors.
Posted inSeal Beach
Seal Beach Prepares for Super El Niño
Seal Beach is preparing for what scientists are predicting is going to a Super El Niño – one that experts are saying could be the strongest El Nino in recorded history.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials to Debate Data Center Ban
Officials are poised to debate a ban on new data centers in Santa Ana ahead of the election as staff say there are only three small facilities in the city and there haven’t been applications for new developments.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Is Orange County Running out of Cash for Cops?
Many cities are struggling with how they can give pay raises to police officers amid growing budget deficits.
