Amid a state housing crisis, officials across Orange County struggle to boost their affordable housing stock as others require developers to account for low income families.
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How Much Do OC Taxpayers Spend on Local Politician’s Health Benefits?
As budgets tighten across OC cities, questions arise about spending local tax dollars on healthcare for part-time city politicians.
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Another Costa Mesa Motel To Become Affordable Housing
After years of sitting vacant on a busy street, a motel will undergo renovations to provide affordable housing.
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Seniors to get Affordable Housing in Costa Mesa
After nearly two decades of being included in the housing element, Costa Mesa city officials approved plans for a fully-affordable senior residential building.
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Costa Mesa City Council Rejects New Cannabis Store After Public Pushback
Officials scrapped plans for a new cannabis store in Costa Mesa after the city council upheld an appeal for a permit that was previously approved by the planning commission.
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Costa Mesa Considers Another Cannabis Shop, Inches Closer to 35-Store Cap
Costa Mesa officials are slated to consider allowing another cannabis retailer, sparking discussion about overcrowding of these businesses and potential negative effects of cannabis sales in the city.
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Costa Mesa Approves Live-Work Development
To help meet its state housing goal, Costa Mesa will be moving forward with a 38-unit mixed-use development aimed at small businesses.
Posted inBrea
Brea’s Historic Old Railroad Tracks Expands West, Connecting to a Trail in North OC
Brea officials are looking to revamp the city’s historic tracks with a nature park, sculpture as well as picnic areas and expand it west to connect it to La Habra and other cities.
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380 Apartments, New Retail and Dining Coming to Brea Mall
The Brea City Council approved a new mixed-use development at the mall, making it the latest of many Orange County retail centers being revitalized.
Posted inAliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo Will Convert to District Elections Starting in 2024
The city becomes the latest in Orange County to begin the transition to by-district elections under the threat of a lawsuit claiming that the city’s current system is discriminatory against minority voters and candidates.
