Two school board members — one from the Anaheim Elementary School District and another from the South Orange County Community College District — were both formally reprimanded by their respective colleagues within one week of each other.
Author Archives: Hugo Rios
Posted inTop Stories
Fullerton’s Outdoor Dining Program Ends
After months of a public push to save a pedestrian plaza created during the pandemic, Fullerton City Council members deadlocked on a vote that would’ve extended outdoor dining in downtown for years to come.
Posted inBuena Park
Boosted by Sales Tax Hike, Buena Park Looks to Hire More Police Officers
Months after Buena Park voters approved of a sales tax hike, City Council is now making steps to expand the city’s police department after a community survey highlighted that public safety was a top priority.
Posted inLa Palma
La Palma City Hall Resists Residents Watching Official Deliberations From Home
After a City Council member pushed to give residents live streaming options for public meetings, La Palma City Council failed to pass a motion to look into offering such services.
Posted inTop Stories
Will Orange County’s Public Buses Stop Taking Cash?
Bus riders in OC might soon be able to use a charge card, known as a smart card, in order to pay for and ride the bus as soon as this summer.
Posted inSanta Ana
Orange County’s Needle Exchange Program is Finished
After a months-long battle, the needle exchange program will not operate in Orange County after state officials pulled the plug.
Posted inLa Palma
No Plans in Sight for Video Streaming in La Palma
La Palma is one of two Orange County cities that doesn’t livestream public meetings and city leaders continue saying it’s not needed despite a council member publicly calling for video broadcasting.
Posted inSanta Ana
Locals Rally to Save Santa Ana Library’s Iconic Ficus Tree at 11th Hour
The tree – slated to be removed by the city – is where many parrots and local residents gather. It’s also the site of recent arborist activism.
Posted inBuena Park
Orange County Increasingly Eyes Old Commercial Properties to Curb Housing Crisis
As state mandates push for more affordable housing, Buena Park city officials are taking the steps to build more affordable living options by approving zoning changes to turn old commercial lots into mixed-use zones.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Looks to Crack Down on Short-Term Rentals
After Santa Ana adopted an ordinance to ban AirBnB and similar online housing marketplaces from operating back in April, city council members are slated to reaffirm their opposition against short-term rentals on Tuesday.
