After conducting a citywide survey, Laguna Beach city council is considering increasing transient occupancy taxes to boost revenue.
Author Archives: Gigi Gradillas
Posted inCountywide
A Peek at Police Departments’ Military Weapons Cache in Orange County
Officials across OC are approving their annual state-mandated military weapons and equipment disclosures, here’s what your local police department is packing.
Posted inTop Stories
La Habra Nixes Skatepark Security Due to Rocky Budget
Grappling expenditures outpacing revenue, La Habra City Council members voted to remove the security guard at the skatepark which has been among the strictest of OC skateparks with helmet enforcement.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Approved Another Cannabis Shop After Overhauling Local Laws
After several weeks of adjusting cannabis laws in Costa Mesa, city council members approved a new cannabis shop while anticipating more changes ahead.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Finalizes Switch to District Elections
During the switch to district elections, city officials grappled with just how to split the city up into voting districts without breaking up communities – an issue that cities throughout Orange County have grappled with.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Another Orange County City Mandates Affordable Housing
Costa Mesa joins a host of Orange County cities requiring developers to build affordable homes in their residential projects amid state pressure to address a worsening housing crisis.
Posted inBrea
Brea to Enforce Street Sweeping Requirements
After mounting complaints, Brea officials are looking to crackdown on cars blocking street sweepers.
Posted inTransportation
More Fullerton Roads Slated for Repairs
City officials have long wrestled with maintaining roads in a town where residents routinely complain about potholes and other street conditions plaguing drivers.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Moves Forward on Cannabis Shop Limits
Costa Mesa City Council voted for a cap of 35 cannabis storefronts in the city.
