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.
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 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.
Posted inState
State Senator Josh Newman Down Against Steve Choi
Despite heavily out fundraising his opponent, Newman slipped behind Choi in the late rounds of Election Night tallies.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
CA Street Crime Measure: Prop. 36 Election Night Results 2024
Proponents say the measure will cut down on street crime, while opponents say it’ll lead to another failed war on drugs.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: California State Senators’ Strange, Secretive Courtship of Cuban Communism
The California State Senate’s Office of International Relations has welcomed Cuba’s communist regime three times since 2017 – without dissenting views or questions about systemic human rights abuses.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Supervisors Jump Into Street Crime Debate
OC Supervisors are the latest local officials to publicly support a statewide November ballot measure that aims to increase punishment on certain drug and theft crimes.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Debates How California Should Address Street Crime
Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.
