The lawsuit alleges incomplete text message disclosures, inadequate record searches and a lack of transparency surrounding the city’s controversial 50-year agreement with a local developer.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inCountywide
Adoption Fees Discounted For Senior Pets at Orange County Animal Care
In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, cats and dogs ages 5 and up have special discounts for November.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Crane: Metrolink Trains Will Be Cut, the Surfliner Won’t Help You
Metrolink cuts facing Orange County will negatively impact commuters across the SoCal area, reducing options for transportation needs. The Pacific Surfliner cannot be assumed or relied on as a guaranteed alternative, as the problems with Metrolink reflect system structural issues with transit governance that also affect the Surfliner.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Lead Flips in the Tight Race for Irvine’s District One Seat
Incumbent Melinda Liu narrowly took the lead from opponent John Park in the race for District 1 with 43 votes after Thursday’s election update.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Lead Flips Again in Tight Mayoral Race in Tustin as Ballots Continue to be Counted
In one of the closest races in OC, Incumbent Austin Lumbard is on track to be reelected as Tustin’s mayor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What Could a Progressive City Council Majority Mean for Santa Ana?
A new progressive majority could soon form on the Santa Ana City Council – toppling a former majority held mainly by police union backed politicians
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Is the Blue Tsunami Reaching Orange County’s Coastline?
Republicans are caught in a series of tight races along Orange County’s coast in seats they’ve traditionally easily won.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What Are the Next County Supervisors Going to Inherit?
While Democrats are maintaining their leads to take over the board of supervisors, they’re coming into a county with systemic budget problems amid a hunt for a new CEO.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Trash Pickups Delayed Throughout Orange County Amid Teamsters Strike at Landfills
While it remains unclear when and where delays are taking place, one of the county’s largest trash haulers says they’re running behind due to stoppages at landfills.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Is Irvine About to Get A New Voting System?
Irvine could see an election overhaul as residents consider using a different voting method — while leaders also grapple with a projected budget deficit.
