Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Category: Equality & Equity
Posted inLaguna Hills
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
Posted inTop Stories
Compensation Program For Garden Grove Chemical Tank Emergency to Open in October
The $100 million claims program will open in October, along with a public townhall, for affected residents and businesses after 50,000 people evacuated in May.
Posted inLadera Ranch
Santana: Could Ladera Ranch Lead The Way on Organic HOA Landscaping?
In the wake of child cancer concerns, residents tonight are scheduled to get an update at the Ladera Ranch HOA board meeting on cancer study updates as well as adopting new landscaping policies moving away from toxics and toward more healthy landscaping practices.
Posted inFountain Valley
Another Orange County City Bans Synthetic Kratom
Fountain Valley city officials banned the sale of synthetic kratom, following suit of several cities introducing similar bans over the past year.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Denies Funding For Westminster’s Chemical Tank Emergency Response
State officials denied Westminster’s reimbursement claim for the Memorial Day chemical tank emergency that saw tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and pushed cities to open care centers.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Moves to Overhaul Valley View to Make a Smoother Drive
Buena Park is spearheading efforts to repave and boost the quality of Valley View Street through two other cities in an effort to make the drive smoother by repairing aging portions of the road.
Posted inTop Stories
Residents Might Get Compensation for Garden Grove Chemical Tank Emergency
Residents affected by the chemical tank incident in May might be able to submit claims for any losses from GKN Aerospace, the company who owns the tank.
Posted inLa Habra
La Habra Eyes Kratom and Whippet Ban
City officials are eying a ban on whippets and kratom as a smoke shop moratorium was issued on the retailers that commonly sell the drugs.
