Shortly before new school board members are expected to be seated, the Placentia-Yorba Linda trustees voted 3-2 to implement a supermajority vote to terminate superintendents until 2026.
Author Archives: Gigi Gradillas
Posted inStanton
Stanton Extends Ban on New Motels
The city has long grappled with problematic motels attracting prostitution, drugs and other various crimes. Now, city officials have extended a new motel ban as they consider changing zoning law surrounding the lodging.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Moves to Allow Private Beehives
Costa Mesa City Council took the first steps in allowing beekeeping, which will be a first for the city, following similar moves by other cities like Fullerton and Santa Ana.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Here’s Where OC Voters Stand on Sales Tax Increases in 2024
Voters in five Orange County cities are deciding on whether they want to increase sales taxes in their municipalities as various city officials throughout the county say the measures are needed to maintain safety and quality of life.
Posted inOrange
Orange Sales Tax Increase Election Night Results 2024
The measure, if passed, could avert a municipal budget crisis, city officials say.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
CA Street Crime Measure: Prop. 36 Election Night Results 2024
Proponents say the measure will cut down on street crime, while opponents say it’ll lead to another failed war on drugs.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Ramps Up Crackdowns on Homeless Encampments, Clears Railroad
Cleanup efforts across Union Pacific Railroad in Santa Ana have expanded to weekends with a police presence.
Posted inTransportation
South OC Loses Laguna Hills DMV
The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Inches Closer to Mandating Affordable Housing
After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are moving forward with a new law that would mandate developers to build affordable homes in certain residential projects.
Posted inOrange
Cuts to Orange City Hall’s Janitorial Services Leads to Vermin Problem
After slashing janitorial services amid a budget crisis, city staff say they are now grappling with vermin and an increase in trash in city buildings.
