Orange Expected to Defer Millions in Infrastructure Repairs Amid Budget Crisis
City of Orange officials are continuing to grapple with curbing a long time structural deficit and are expected to postpone making repairs to a couple of fire stations and city hall.
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Santana: Herbicide Use Near Doheny Beach Triggers State Probe
Recent investigations and permit reviews into the spraying of herbicides in the San Juan Creek highlights a patchwork of oversight when it comes to watchdogging local waterways.
Beefed Up Cannabis Crackdown Comes to Fullerton
City officials overhauled existing ordinances so they can more quickly address illegal cannabis shops in the city – speeding up the fine process.
Orange Looks to Implement Santiago Creek Improvement Plans
City leaders recently approved a new strategic plan to add upgrades along Santiago Creek.
Lake Forest Looks to Develop Vacant Site As Affordable Housing
A vacant site in the Whispering Hills neighborhood, previously dedicated for a park and left undeveloped for decades, could become affordable housing with a park.
Costa Mesa Gears Up for Park Renovations
Costa Mesa residents showed support for a potential parks renovation project after a citywide parks assessment identified needs for improvements.
Santa Ana Faces $19 Million Budget Deficit if Cuts Aren’t Made
Santa Ana officials will have to make a host of cuts to programs and services to quell an expected $19 million deficit years before their sales tax increase is set to start to expire.
Irvine Wrestles With Budget Shortfall Amid Questions on Future Stability
For the first time in years, Irvine leaders are looking at a $6 million shortfall and questions on whether their future budgets will be fully balanced.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Price Hikes Loom
Cities are beginning to hike trash rates as part of a countywide price increase, Anaheim leads the way in its response to ICE raids – these are just some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.
More Homeless Dogs Available For Adoption At Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of April 9, there are 80 dogs at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Santa Ana Strips Cesar Chavez From Local Landmarks After Sexual Abuse Allegations
City officials are the latest in Santa Ana to expunge disgraced labor rights leader Cesar Chavez’s name and imagery from a park, public art and from a paid holiday.
Costa Mesa’s Skatepark to Double in Size
The municipal skatepark expansion is slated to get some features aimed at beginners, including a new clover pool and a pump track – a course that can help beginning skaters learn to handle speed, balance and technique.
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Voice of OC Joins LAist and OC Register on Grantmakers Journalism Panel
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Voice of OC Speaks at Laguna Beach LitFest
Voice of OC publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana, Jr., joined authors Rosanna Xia and Margaret Garcia at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival to speak on the importance of the “California Story” and encourage residents to share their own stories.
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