City officials postponed joining Orange County Power Authority to late 2027 after raising concerns about financial and operational uncertainties.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inTop Stories
How Much is a City Council Member’s Time Worth?
Irvine Councilman William Go yanked a proposal to double elected leaders’ pay in his city, but Westminster leaders are discussing a similar proposal.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Adoption Fees Reduced For Hundreds of Pets at Orange County Animal Care
As of Aug. 6, there are 95 dogs and 212 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inEconomy
As Roller Skating Comes Back, Orange County’s Roller Rinks Disappear
As the Fountain Valley Skating Center is due to be the last indoor roller rink standing in Orange County, the skating community is growing, leading people to wonder where they can go to continue chasing their love for the sport.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Palumbo and Olin: As Philanthropic Giving Tightens Up, Nonprofits Must Rethink Capital — Here’s How
Orange County nonprofits face growing financial uncertainty as philanthropy becomes more restrictive and unpredictable. This op-ed explores how mission-aligned loan funds, stronger banking relationships, and modern capital planning can build resilience, stabilize cash flow, and strengthen long-term community impact across Orange County’s nonprofit sector through innovative financing approaches and collaboration.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Newport Beach Sues Over Ballot Measure
Newport Beach officials are in a lawsuit over a ballot measure that could limit housing developments in the city, questions are surfacing in Brea over a tax-sharing agreement – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Beach Aims to Streamline Development Process
Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
Posted inPress Releases
Public Invited to Review Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
The Orange County Transportation Authority is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to participate in two upcoming public meetings on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study, which is evaluating potential strategies to help protect approximately 7 miles of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor through Dana Point and San Clemente to the San Diego County line for up to the next 30 years.
Posted inDana Point
OC Supervisors and Developer at Odds over Dana Point Harbor Remodel
While one county supervisor is asking for the developer to connect hospitality workers with new jobs as their old hotel gets torn down, the developer says it’s yet another wrench in a project that’s millions over budget.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Laguna Beach Calls on County to Cut Herbicide Use in Local Creek
Laguna Beach is looking to ask the OC Board of Supervisors to include Aliso Creek in their year-long pilot to cut down on herbicides and seek new vegetation removal methods, after residents voiced concerns of health and environmental issues.
