Scores of Republicans throughout Orange County condemn Sacramento’s push to redistrict Congressional maps in response to Texas. Meanwhile, new housing is coming to various parts of OC – these are some of this week’s biggest civic stories.
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 inCountywide
Can Two Orphaned 14 Month Old Mountain Lion Cubs Survive Orange County?
Earlier this month, a mountain lion under watch by the UC Davis Carnivore Project, was struck and killed by a car along Highway 74, leaving her 14-month old cubs on their own.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Sounds Off on California Redistricting Push
Some cities, like Orange and Westminster, are denouncing the special election that would allow state legislators to redraw congressional voting districts – a move state Democrats say is in response to Texas.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines After SCOTUS Lifts ICE Restrictions
Concerns of roving deportation sweeps, immigrant legal aid, a secret corruption probe into a disgraced former OC Supervisor, talks of a gate tax on Disneyland – these are some of this week’s biggest stories in Orange County.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is Huntington Beach on Track to Lose Control of New Housing Developments?
A court appointee could soon take over zoning in Huntington Beach after a panel of appellate court judges threw out a court order protecting the city.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Joins Regional Crackdown on Problematic Group Homes
Santa Ana is the latest city in Orange County to establish regulations for alcohol and drug rehabilitation homes in residential areas amid neighbor complaints of drug use, noise and other disturbances.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: A Look at Orange County’s Civic Headlines
Schools reopened while questions persist about what to do if ICE shows up – all against the backdrop of an ongoing court battle challenging the legality of the raids. There’s also a renewed focus on e-bike regulations throughout the county.
Posted inOutdoors
Cracking Down E-bikes: Orange County’s Battle for Safer Roads
A host of new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to prevent people from modifying e-bikes to reach higher speeds and require e-bikes to attach a rear red reflector or light. This comes after more than half of OC’s cities adopted ordinances to regulate e-bikes amid complaints from residents and local officials about city streets becoming less safe.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Questions Continue Mounting Over ICE Raids in Orange County
Local Congressman Lou Correa signed a letter lambasting the opaque manner of immigration enforcement while California Attorney General Rob Bonta has signed onto a lawsuit looking to end the current iteration of ICE raids while local.
Posted inTop Stories
Concerns Mount After ICE Agents Board Orange County Bus
ICE agents boarded a public bus in Santa Ana on Thursday morning, drawing the ire of OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento who said such enforcement actions have a chilling effect on public life.
