Anaheim officials say they need a new law to close a gap in their municipal code to deal with seedy motels, abandoned buildings and loitering at liquor stores after long time promises from area politicians to clean up Beach Boulevard.
Category: Safety, Security & Justice
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Some OC Cities Consider Federal Grants to Work With Border Patrol on Drug Crackdown
More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs.
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 inSafety, Security & Justice
Brea Rolls Out Facial Recognition System
Amidst looming public concern of growing surveillance, the Brea Police Department will now be able to analyze faces using new facial recognition software.
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 inBrea
Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines
City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations;
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Pumps Brakes on Raises for Police Amid Budget Concerns
City council members asked for more studies on whether they could afford the raise, leaving officers without an active contract for the moment.
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 inOrange
Orange Eyes a Car Purchase Rebate Program Ahead of Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange could be implementing a vehicle incentive program that could save residents and businesses up to $500 as city voters are slated to decide on a sales tax increase this November.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Appoint New ‘Toothless’ Law Enforcement Watchdog
County leaders just appointed a new head of the Office of Independent Review after admitting it doesn’t really do anything.
