Seal Beach city leaders approved a November ballot measure asking voters to increase sales tax by 0.5% as city staff projects cuts in police, fire and other essential city services.
Author Archives: Hugo Rios
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Can Buena Park Afford to Hire 15 Police Officers?
Buena Park City leaders look at adding police officers after a report claims the police department needs funding. But the report hasn’t been made public, and not all city officials agree on its findings.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Moves to Allow Beehives and Chicken Coops, Stalls on A New Dog Park
City leaders are considering allowing for urban homesteading activities – like raising chicken and beehives – while directing city staff to find cheaper options for adding a new dog park amid budget concerns.
Posted inEconomy
New Taxes? Increasing Revenue in Orange County Amid Budget Shortfalls
As a host of cities struggle with dim financial outlooks on their budgets, officials across OC are considering new taxes to bring in more money.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Considers Cracking Down on Gas Lawn Mowers, Street Vending
Buena Park City Council members are looking to regulate street vendors amid concerns of posing a public health threat. City officials are also considering a plan to push out gas-powered lawn equipment in order to adhere to new state laws.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Struggles Managing Political Aides For City Council
City Staff is raising concerns about poor practices and inadequate contracts for political aides of City Council members. Now, Santa Ana council members are slated to consider overhauling the program.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebrations
Cities across Orange County and local organizations are planning how to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.
Posted inEconomy
A Look at What Cannabis Taxes Fund in Orange County
In an effort to boost finances, some city officials in Orange County rely on taxes collected from cannabis to help maintain community services, along with providing funding for enforcement as city officials wrestle with regulating the substance.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Continues Battling Needle Exchange Program
Despite warnings from state officials of a looming public health crisis, Santa Ana officials are doubling down on their long standing opposition of needle programs within the city.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Raises Campaign Contribution Limits
City leaders are also expected to consider an ordinance to increase contribution limits after every election style amid a unanimous vote to raise the limit for November elections.
