New polls from UC Irvine show that Orange County remains split between Republican, Democrat and nonpartisan voters heading into the June primary.
Category: Politics & Elections
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Most Competitive Races For The June Primary Election
Voters are set to pick a new majority on the county board of supervisors, county treasurer and several key state assembly and congressional members in next month’s election.
Posted inOrange
Orange Inches Closer to Tax Increase Ballot Measures
Orange officials are eying a sales tax increase and other revenue generating measures as the deadline to place items on the November ballot approaches
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Special Interests Spend Heavily to Replace Outgoing OC Assemblywoman
A Voice of OC review found over $6 million spent in a primary race to decide who will represent a district stretching from Disneyland to Cerritos – much of that spending is special interests attacking a local labor leader candidate.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Could OC Lead The Way on Psychedelic Therapy Legislation?
Congressman Lou Correa taps OC Marine veteran and labor leader Nick Berardino to lead a local advisory panel on legislation focused on psychedelic drug therapies to combat PTSD for veterans and help curb substance abuse issues.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Campaign Spending Heats Up in OC Board of Supervisors Races
County supervisors are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on their campaigns in the lead up to the June 2 primary election.
Posted inOrange
Orange Holds Off on Sale Tax Measure Amid Looming Cuts to Public Safety
Orange City Council members kicked a discussion on placing a tax measure on the November ballot that, if approved, is projected to eventually bring in $37 million to help curb the city’s budget crisis.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as South County Landfill Controversy Heats Up
Despite claiming otherwise, an OC Supervisor was told about the South County landfill expansion years ago, a judge overturned a $2.9 million Santa Ana police retaliation verdict – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
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Fullerton Hires Accounting Firm to Review $10 Million Budget Flap
The city manager is contracting with Grant Thornton – the same firm that reviewed Orange’s finances – to examine Fullerton’s budget after officials over-accounted for $10 million in reserves.