Fullerton and Costa Mesa officials mull over tax increases, campaign finance changes in three cities and Disneyland workers getting back pay ahead of the holidays – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Category: State
Sacramento sets housing law, the state budget and the rules Orange County cities have to follow. We cover the decisions made there so you don’t have to sift through council agendas and meeting minutes.
Posted inSanta Ana
Fewer People Are Sleeping on Santa Ana Streets, City Officials Say
As city officials report fewer people sleeping on Santa Ana’s streets, council members enter into a regional agreement with Anaheim, the county and Irvine to keep bolstering homelessness services.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Holiday Season Kicks Off
OC veterans are increasing pressure on Gov. Gavin Newsom to jumpstart veteran cemetery efforts, the county’s poorest grapple with increasing food insecurity – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Posted inState
Veterans Blast Governor on Slow Moving Orange County Cemetery Construction
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Eyes Installing Border Patrol Cameras to Look for Panga Boats
San Clemente City Council members could soon lease some land near the city’s reservoir to the Department of Homeland Security so federal officials can install cameras to monitor for immigrants coming ashore.
Posted inState
When Will Orange County Veterans See Ground Breaking on a Cemetery?
While federal leaders put the project on a list for possible funding at the beginning of the government shutdown, it’s unclear when construction could begin.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
At Least Two Prominent Republicans Will Square Off to Represent OC in Congress
In the aftermath of Prop. 50, the new 40th Congressional District is set to give an edge to Republican candidates, and at least two Republican Congress members have announced campaigns for the district.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Here’s How Prop. 50 Could Reshape Orange County’s Political Landscape
Two high-profile Republicans could be running against each other for a chunk of Orange County voters, while one of the county’s largest MAGA strongholds will now be represented by a progressive Democrat.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
California’s Prop. 50 Election Night Results and Potential Impact on OC
The vote could mean Rep. Young Kim (R-Anaheim) runs against Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona), while Huntington Beach – a MAGA stronghold – could be in a district represented by progressive Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach).
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Heads to Polls: Last Day to Vote in California’s Redistricting Election
Today is the last day to vote in California’s special election on a redistricting measure that aims to give Democrats an advantage over five congressional races next year.
