The judge found no issue with letting the city implement voter ID for local elections after months of debate in court.
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 inState
Casting a Light on the Hidden Inequities in OC’s Middle Eastern Community
OC officials are increasingly supporting a new state bill that advocates say would shed light on the unknown inequities facing Middle Eastern and North African residents when it comes to education, healthcare and public financial support.
Posted inTop Stories
CA Auditors: Anaheim Doesn’t Know if Angel Stadium is Trashed
While state auditors couldn’t find evidence of the Angels violating their lease agreement, they say the city needs to step up its oversight of the stadium – particularly on the ballclub’s maintenance responsibilities.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Considers Becoming a Charter City
Some city council members say switching over to a charter city will afford officials more control over issues like housing and contracts, others say it’s a political move.
Posted inState
Santana: Defending Your Right to Watchdog Local Government From Home
This Sunshine Week, as Sacramento legislators consider updating the state’s open meeting law, there’s increased focus on getting politicians to show up for work as well as giving the public an ability to view meetings remotely.
Posted inAnaheim
How Long Does it Take to Figure Out If Angel Stadium is Trashed?
Anaheim residents are still waiting to see a final report on the condition of Angel Stadium years after city officials first decided to commission a maintenance assessment of the taxpayer owned property.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How State Senator Tony Strickland Became Orange County’s Political Lazarus
After losing three elections in a row, he was poised to depart public life. But a decade later, he’s heading back to Sacramento with a new county, a new wife and a new mandate.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Elementary School Board Votes to Oust an Elected Official
A majority of school board members voted to vacate Trustee Mark Lopez’s seat despite concerns the action is illegal and could land the district in a lawsuit.
Posted inSan Clemente
Will San Clemente Residents Get a New Trolley Route?
San Clemente officials are expected to vote on a $1.8 million public transportation grant to introduce energy-efficient transportation to low-income neighborhoods.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Will State Officials Ban Fishing in Laguna Beach?
A marine protection group is calling on state wildlife officials to expand a conservation area in Laguna Beach – a move that could essentially ban one of the last fishing zones along the city’s coast.
