Anaheim officials are holding off on an ordinance regulating self-checkout kiosks at local stores and retail pharmacies that workers say will curb theft while grocers say it will raise prices.
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Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC Supervisors Phase Out Herbicides in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Near Doheny State Beach
The pilot program marks the first time OC Supervisors have publicly debated the herbicide issue as a governing body since public concerns began bubbling up late last year.
Posted inCountywide
Deaths, Crashes, Arrests: Orange County Grapples With E-bikes
Orange County cities and school districts are trying to figure out the best policies to curb dangerous and illegal use of electric bicycles and motorcycles.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Two Santa Ana Councilmembers Could Face Off in November Assembly Race
As ballots continue to be counted, two Santa Ana City Council members are poised to face off in November for a seat on the State Assembly in a tight race.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Westminster To Review Proposals For Rose Center Theater Renovation
The venue’s current tenants, Friends of the Rose Theater, received a lease extension until the end of the year while renovation proposals are reviewed and negotiated.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Cities Look to Beef Up Surveillance Amid Privacy Concerns
Elected officials across OC are looking to increase and continue police and traffic cameras to deter crime despite residents’ privacy concerns and fear of a growing surveillance state.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim to Consider Mandating Staffing at Self-Checkout Stands
Officials in another Orange County city may require supermarkets and drug stores to have one employee staff their self-checkout aisle.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Garden Grove Leaders Demand Answers From Aerospace Company After Chemical Tank Emergency
A representative from GKN Aerospace is expected to attend the city council meeting on June 9 to face the public and answer questions.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Leaders Claim Homelessness Drops as More Get Imprisoned
While county leaders claim homelessness dropped by 13%, homeless people in jails increased by over 40% since 2022.
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Orange County Shelter Dogs Go On Adventures in Pilot Program
A new pilot program allows volunteers to take homeless shelter dogs on outings, giving the dogs an opportunity for enrichment outside of the shelter and increasing their chances of adoption.
