A decision on whether the initiative goes on the ballot must be made in the next month for it to qualify for the November election, according to the county registrar.
Category: Government
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation
Anaheim Marriott executives have agreed to pay $2.75 million for over two dozen workers laid-off during the COVID-19 pandemic after allegedly violating a state worker recall law.
Irvine Brings Longtime City Manager Out of Retirement Amid Budget Crisis
After nearly a decade away, Irvine is bringing back an old city manager to fill in while they look for someone new to take over the role while grappling with bleak budget forecasts.
Brea Bumps Up Political Donation Limits Ahead of Election
Brea City Council members new donation limit now allows contributions of up to $5,900 ahead of November’s election.
Costco Is Coming to Brea As Concerns Grow Over Controversial Tax-Sharing Agreement
Brea leaders approved a tax-sharing agreement with the land owner that paved the way for the big box store and gas station while some residents question if the negotiations violated the state’s open meeting law.
Orange County’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Schools Move to Limit Phone Use
School districts across California are limiting phone use under a new state law, Irvine faces questions over the shooting death of an autistic man – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Orange Moves to Ban Smoking in Public Parks
Orange city council is looking to clamp down on smoking and vaping in public parks, a move that city officials have previously looked to as an option to curb homelessness.
Santa Ana Community Gardens’ Future Shrouded in Confusion, Transparency Concerns
Questions are mounting over the future of the city’s beloved community gardens after conflicting information from city staff and city management about the program in the wake of budget cuts.
Does Orange County’s Animal Care Director Live in California?
The head of Orange County’s embattled animal shelter is facing questions over remote work, with questions about how much time she spends between Texas and California.


