Irvine City Council members, and city hall officials say federal immigration authorities are expected to conduct a sweep in town today.
Category: News Briefs
Orange County news briefs were the short items that did not need a full story of their own: a vote taken, a filing made, a number released. The newsroom stopped filing here in 2025 and the archive stays, newest first.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Issues Moratorium on New Motels Over Prostitution, Drugs and Crime
In effort to protect public safety and decrease police calls, Stanton officials are putting a temporary moratorium on motels – which they say have become crime hot spots.
Posted inCypress
OC Judge Rules Cypress Did Not Violate State Open Meeting Law
The lawsuit stems from a closed door decision against switching to district elections. Cypress officials still face a separate lawsuit alleging they are violating the California Voting Rights Act.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Commits $1.5 Million to Bail Out Downtown Merchants Impacted by OC Streetcar
City council members also said the local assistance money could be doubled to $3 million down the road.
Posted inGovernment
Seal Beach City Council Meetings Will Remain Virtual Amid Pandemic
Cities across Orange County continue to evaluate remote and in-person meetings.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange Sets Up Financing Mechanism for Affordable Housing Apartment Complex Development
The city of Orange has approved bond financing for a new apartment complex with 62 units that will be affordable for low-income families. A $20 million tax-exempt bond that will […]
Posted inGovernment
San Juan Capistrano to Spend American Rescue Plan Money on Roads, Supportive Housing
Money from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package was allocated throughout the United States
Posted inGovernment
Laguna Hills City Council Appoints New Council Member, Avoiding a Special Election
Donald Caskey, a longtime resident of Laguna Hills and established architect, has been appointed to the Laguna Hills City Council to fill a council vacancy. The City Council voted unanimously […]
Posted inGovernment
Laguna Hills Reinstates Membership in Orange County Council of Governments
Following a year-long suspension in membership, the City Council votes to rejoin the organization
Posted inGovernment
Fountain Valley City Council Approves $200,000 to Bolster Outdoor Dining at Shopping Center
Outdoor dining amenities will be added at the Fountain Valley Town Center to benefit city residents, visitors, and help local business owners who were negatively impacted by COVID-19.
