Dozens of Dogs and Cats Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of May 14, there are 78 dogs and 69 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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Huntington Beach to Pay $50,000 a Month Until They Get an Approved Housing Plan
The penalties come after a yearslong court battle between state and city leaders over whether charter cities have to follow state housing laws that mandate cities plan for a certain number of new housing units.
Libraries On The Move Across OC
Bookmobiles are changing the way people access resources from their local library throughout Orange County.
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Affordable Housing Construction Lags
Cities across OC have been lagging behind on hitting state-mandated housing goals centered on affordable housing, most cities stay quiet on ICE raids – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Orange County Pauses Herbicide Spraying in Creek Beds After Backlash
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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