As Tustin residents have asbestos floating in the air near their former marine air base, they’re also wrestling with finding out their groundwater is contaminated by the same base.
Author Archives: Vivienne Ayres
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Some Orange County Cities Are Making Granny Flat Permits Easier to Get
Tustin and Laguna Beach are the latest to modify their ordinances.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
San Clemente Adjusts Waste Management Plans to Meet Statewide Mandate
A California Senate bill attempts to limit short-lived climate pollutants by placing regulations on cities regarding waste.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Huntington Beach Extends Date For Short-Term Rental Owners to Get Permit by Three Months
The City Council voted unanimously last Tuesday in favor of a three-month extension with some members saying it was a modest accommodation.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Chapman University Vote Center Sees Steady Turnout on Election Day With Voters Divided on The Governor’s Fate
The university served as one of dozens of vote centers in Orange County.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Can $5 Million County Relief Fund Help OC Arts Get Back in Shape?
The COVID-19 pandemic has cost over $121 million in financial losses and 2,700 jobs, according to Arts Orange County.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Fullerton Adopts Short-Term Rentals Regulations, Tightening Restrictions Like Several OC Cities
Fullerton will now require all short-term rentals to obtain a city permit starting in December and has set the number of whole houses that could be rented at a maximum of 325.
Posted inCountywide
Irvine Poised to Allocate CARES Act Funds to Nonprofits Specializing in Homelessness Prevention
The Irvine City Council is expected Tuesday to consider approving grant money for various nonprofit organizations helping the homeless.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
2020 Election Night Results: Los Alamitos City Council Race and Sales Tax Measure
Voters are deciding three council seats and a sales tax measure.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Three Los Alamitos Council Seats to be Filled Nov. 3; Voters will Also Decide Sales Tax Hike Measure
Measure Y proposes adding a 1.5% increase to the current sales tax until ended by voters.
