Local police departments and the county sheriffs are increasingly using drones, security cameras and license plate readers as part of their daily operations.
Category: Safety, Security & Justice
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Civic Headlines Ahead of USA’s 250th Birthday
A guide on where to watch municipal fireworks as more cities are cracking down on illegal fireworks by fining property owners – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines in OC.
Posted inWestminster
Demands For Compensation Over Chemical Tank Emergency Increase in Orange County
More elected officials are calling on GKN to reimburse impacted residents forced to evacuate their homes in May when one of their chemical tanks nearly blew up.
Posted inCypress
OC Plans to Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks on a Monumental Fourth of July
Cypress officials are joining a host of cities across OC ramping up firework regulations as local police departments plan to increase enforcement for America’s 250th Fourth of July celebration.
Posted inBuena Park
Another OC City Eyes New Regulations on E-Bikes
Buena Park officials are considering allowing e-bike on sidewalks and implementing new speed limits while city staff study neighboring cities’ regulations before making changes to code.
Posted inTop Stories
OC District Attorney Lambasts Supervisors For Silencing Public Debate On Budget
District Attorney Todd Spitzer says outgoing County CEO Michelle Aguirre told him county supervisors don’t want public discussions about the $10 Billion county budget, much less community needs that went unmet.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Cities Grapple With Budget Deficits
Orange County’s three largest cities are grappling with budget deficits while county Supervisors were criticized by the OC Grand Jury for unchecked spending – these are some of this week’s top civic news stories.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Officials Rally Against County’s Quietly Planned Halfway House
Santa Ana officials are pressuring county leaders to relocate a proposed $21 million halfway house for ex-cons outside of their city, arguing they already host too many social service hubs.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Budget Deficit Eats Half of $120 Million in Expected New Tax Revenue
When the 1997 Disneyland Resort expansion bonds are paid off next year, Anaheim’s budget deficit is expected to cut the $120 million in new revenue in half while officials also look to rebuild reserves.
Posted inGovernment
Grand Jury Questions if Orange County Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable
O.C. Grand Jurors are recommending a charter reform to give O.C. Supervisors the power to remove county elected officials for misconduct with a supermajority vote.
