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.
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 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.
Posted inHuntington Beach
CA Attorney General Takes Surf City Back to Court Over Voter ID Law
AG Rob Bonta argues Huntington Beach’s voter ID law should be thrown out immediately and is asking the appeals court to weigh in.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Still Grapples With Street Takeovers
Law enforcement in at least two big police departments in OC are reporting a decrease in reckless driving exhibitions that grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inState
Civil Rights Group Joins Lawsuit Against Surf City’s Disregard of Sanctuary Laws
City leaders and a nonprofit helping them litigate the case argue the group has no standing to stop the enforcement of federal law.
Posted inState
Huntington Beach Looks to Join Coalition of Cities Eying a Sacramento Showdown
The new group, pushing for more local control, would eye many of the same legal fights Huntington Beach has waged against the state over the past couple years.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Reaffirms ‘Welcoming City’ Stance Amidst Deportation Fears
Facing pressure to respond to a federal immigration crackdown, elected officials are reiterating that Anaheim is a “welcoming city” without strengthening protections for undocumented immigrants some local activists have called for.
