Shari Friedenrich is saying county budget reductions to her office could imperil property tax collections and distributions.
Category: ALL TOP STORIES
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Orange County Cats And Dogs Looking For Homes This Summer
As of June 18, there are 70 dogs and 145 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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Handball Holds Ground Across Orange County
Despite varying access and shifting park priorities, players say the sport continues to foster unity, challenge stigma and provide a vital space for connection.
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Laguna Beach Braces for Wildfire Season
Laguna Beach Officials approved a backup communication system and temporary community resource centers in an effort to improve emergency responses, following the construction of their new emergency operation center.
Posted inCountywide
Civic Headlines Throughout OC as Huntington Beach Finally Moves on Housing Plan
Surf City is moving to adopt a state-mandated housing plan as the city faces fines for not having one, Costa Mesa cut free rides for seniors due to a surge in demand and price – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
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How Politicized is Public Healthcare in Orange County?
There are growing questions over what politicians, if any, should be involved in providing healthcare to the county’s poorest residents through CalOptima.
Posted inLake Forest
Lake Forest Abandons Park Plans to Build Affordable Housing
After 30 years with no progress on developing a 6.5-acre park in the city, the site has been rezoned for low-income housing.
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Another OC City Ends Free Rides for Seniors as Demand and Cost Surge
Costa Mesa is the latest OC city to end free rides for seniors as the mobility program’s cost has increased while demand has tripled in less than 10 years.
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Irvine City Council Quietly Doubles Their Personal Budgets Ahead of Deficit
Council members ratcheted up their purchasing power and can now employ multiple full time staff and send mail to constituents despite being part-time elected officials.
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Could OC Supervisors Lose Control of County’s Health Plan for the Poor?
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia’s state bill is looking to strip supervisors off the CalOptima board after years of concerns that they politicized healthcare.
