An invasive weevil has made its way to Dana Point after taking over parts of Southern California, with an estimated 20,000 palm trees killed throughout the region.
Category: Government
Posted inAnaheim
Museum vs Bullet Train: Anaheim Swaps Land With OC Vibe Eyed by High Speed Rail Officials
Anaheim officials are swapping land with developers who promise to build a museum on the lot by 2032. State high speed rail officials say the swap will interfere with their plans for a bullet train that won’t be done till 2040.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Fire Authority Say Gibby Fire Stopped at 250 Acres, Ortega Highway Closed
Crews on ground and in the air are working to contain the fire that has burned 216 acres, closing down large portions of the Ortega Highway.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Huntington Beach Approves Police Raises Amid Budget Deficit Projections
Surf City police officers will receive an 18% raise over the next three years despite concerns from the mayor and city treasurer on what it means for the city’s long-term finances.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Councilwoman’s Public Speaking Ban Lifted after Bribery Case Dismissed
After a judge dismissed attempted bribery charges against controversial Councilwoman Amy Phan West, her colleagues are now letting her speak at public events after concerns she was campaigning on the taxpayers dollar.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY
Costa Mesa Gears Up For More Breathalyzers at Bars
Police officials are expected to reach out to community groups, bars to educate drivers on the dangers of driving under the influence through a new state cannabis grant.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s Neediest Families to Face New Hurdles For Medi-Cal; CalOptima Membership Shrinks
CalOptima and Social Services officials warn it’s going to be harder for low income families to keep their public health insurance under federal cuts and eligibility changes as OC’s health plan for the poor loses members.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Cities Increasingly Embracing Homeland Security Grants For Cooperation With Border Patrol
Newport Beach and Orange officials are the latest in OC to accept grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Local officials say the grants are to combat drug trafficking but others worry it could co-op police for immigration enforcement.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County’s Cold War on Labor: Frozen Vacancies and Limited Raises
While county unions generally receive raises from county supervisors, this year they’re facing more limited raises amid a shrinking work force and a 25% raise for supervisors.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Election’s Chief Rejects Newport Beach Initiatives Ordered by Judge
It’s now unclear when Newport Beach voters could vote on a series of initiatives aimed at expanding transparency, establishing term limits and shifting the city to district elections.
