Mission Viejo Strengthens its No-Camping Laws
homelessness
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The Mission Viejo City Council unanimously voted to beef up its no-camping laws, despite warnings from lawyers and homeless activists who said the law could criminalize homelessness.
Mission Viejo’s Rising Costs For Sheriff’s Contract Raise Concern
Mission Viejo
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Mission Viejo’s Mayor Pro Tem Ed Sachs told a city council meeting it could be time for south county cities to form their own police force due to the rising costs of contracting with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Laguna Niguel Proceeds With Slusiewicz Investigation
Jerry Slusiewicz
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Although Councilman Jerry Slusiewicz resigned as mayor last month, the council moved forward with an investigation into bullying and intimidation claims against him.
Audit Uncovers Cost Overruns in Laguna Niguel
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A long-awaited audit that looked at 21 Laguna Niguel vendors found a $410,000 cost overrun in a tree trimming contract among problems that affected eight of the city contractors.
Fullerton Parking Garage Delays Fox Theatre’s Opening
Downtown Fullerton
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A 26-year-old agreement between Fullerton and a restaurant for a city-built parking garage may finally be fulfilled. The agreement also bars the Fox Theatre from opening its doors until the garage is completed.
A Third Candidate Enters the Race for District Attorney
Brett Murdock
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Former Brea Mayor Brett Murdock, a Democrat, has joined the 2018 race for District Attorney, making him the third candidate.
Mission Viejo Toughening It’s Homeless Anti-Camping Ordinance
homelessness
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The camping ordinance is a revision of the city’s previous camping law, which only addressed sleeping in cars, campers, recreational vehicles and trailers. The new ordinance applies to individuals sleeping anywhere on public property in the city.