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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
Orange County Grapples With Federal Occupation
It’s been nearly two weeks since the National Guard and a heavy federal presence hit Orange County, especially its heart in Downtown Santa Ana.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santana: What Happens to Orange County’s Disappeared?
As ICE raids continue and residents disappear from local neighborhoods across OC, there’s little documentation about where they go, something that’s triggering bipartisan transparency concerns.
Posted inTop Stories
Immigration Sweeps Hit a Santa Ana Neighborhood on Father’s Day
Councilman Johnathan Hernandez said the Sunday immigration arrest marks the first time federal agents have visited a Santa Ana neighborhood in the recent deportation efforts.
Posted inTop Stories
Are Orange County’s Streets About to Get Militarized?
Congressman Lou Correa said a stronger military presence could show up in Santa Ana after the California National Guard was deployed near the federal building and the Ronald Reagan Courthouse downtown.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Braces For ICE
As protests against immigration enforcement begin mounting in downtown Santa Ana, senior lawmakers and activists send a message for concerned residents to remain active but peaceful.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Costing Out Voter ID Gets Political in OC
A public critique about the costs of implementing national Voter ID at the local level has triggered rare political drama for OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton’s Union Pacific Trail Project Sees Price Increase
Last week, Fullerton city officials increased funding for a nature trail in the southern part of town that saw years of local advocacy from residents despite concerns from city leaders on whether or not the city could afford it.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
An OC Senator Pushes to Fund Drug Court Programs Across California
State legislators are considering two bills aimed at setting standards and helping fund drug court programs as law enforcement across California starts arresting people under Prop. 36 – a statewide street crime law adopted by voters last year.
Posted inBrea
Higher Density Housing Could be Coming to Brea
City Council members initiated a host of zoning code changes that could see more dense housing projects get built as the city tries to meet its state-mandated housing goals.
