The appeal is the next chapter in a fight over whether or not cities have the powers to set up their own voting rules in California.
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 inFullerton
Fullerton Officials Gear Up For Over 13,000 New Homes Across the City
Fullerton officials approved a state mandated plan to zone for over 13,000 homes weeks before a looming deadline that if missed could result in a loss of state funding, fines and local control.
Posted inState
Huntington Beach Sues California Over Sanctuary Laws
The lawsuit is the latest chapter in a series of legal battles between Surf City and state leaders, testing the city’s powers under its charter.
Posted inState
Will Huntington Beach’s Legal Argument of Limited Independence Hold up in Court?
For the past two years, most of the city’s litigation has argued that charter cities are outside many of the state’s laws, but it remains unclear whether courts will side with the city on that issue.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
What Does California’s New Street Crime Law Mean for OC in the New Year?
California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop. 36 – a measure proponents say will allow cops to crackdown on street crime but critics fear will reignite the war on drugs and lead to mass incarceration.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Publicly Grills Tourism Bureau CEO For Wanting to End Oversight
Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava posed a series of questions surrounding oversight to Visit Anaheim’s CEO after state auditors found the agency improperly spent public money.
Posted inBrea
Brea Moves to Curb Drunk Driving and Traffic-Related Deaths
Brea plans heightened focus on DUI enforcement, public education, and crash prevention.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Looks to Crack Down on Short-Term Rentals
After Santa Ana adopted an ordinance to ban AirBnB and similar online housing marketplaces from operating back in April, city council members are slated to reaffirm their opposition against short-term rentals on Tuesday.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Republican Steven Choi Beats Incumbent Democrat Josh Newman in OC’s State Senate Race
Democratic State Senator Josh Newman conceded the election to Republican Steven Choi in the 37th California Senate District race on Monday.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Extends Ban on New Motels
The city has long grappled with problematic motels attracting prostitution, drugs and other various crimes. Now, city officials have extended a new motel ban as they consider changing zoning law surrounding the lodging.
