Officials in Orange and Stanton are the latest elected leaders in Orange County to look at tightening regulations on street vendors in their cities.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
What Happens To Cities That Defy California’s Housing Mandates?
Penalties range from a small fee to losing the power to approve or deny building permits for cities that don’t want to zone for more housing as the state government increasingly cracks down on cities that push back on housing mandates.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Half of Orange County Lacks State Approved Housing Plans as HB Reignites Debate on Mandates
While Huntington Beach city council members are in a legal battle with state officials over housing law, 19 cities in Orange County don’t have their housing plans certified by the state yet.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Federal Judge Denies Huntington Beach’s Requested Injunction Against State Housing Law
In his decision, U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter said the city has failed to “establish a likelihood,” they would win the lawsuit against Sacramento’s housing mandates in court.
Posted inCOAST
Rainstorms Put New Focus on An Orange County Coastline Washing Away
As people check into hotels and rush back into unsafe buildings for their belongings, many along the coast wonder what’s next.
Posted inCosta Mesa
From Motel 6 to Affordable Housing: Conversion Underway in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is one of the latest Orange County cities to use a state funded program to buy motels and turn them into low income housing for struggling residents in the area.
Posted inCOAST
Officials Red-Tag Four Buildings and Call for Rail Relocation After San Clemente Landslide
Next week’s expected rain storms could also threaten the area, officials said Thursday afternoon.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fighting California’s Housing Goals While Living in Affordable Housing
The Huntington Beach mayor has helped lead a fight against state housing goals from a condo with an affordable housing covenant.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
As OC Sheriff ICE Transfers Drop, Some Push for New Kind of Immigration Forum
ICE transfers from OC Jails have decreased over the years, while information-sharing with the federal immigration agency under Sheriff Don Barnes has not.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
California’s Battle With Huntington Beach Over Housing Goals Heads To Court
State leaders announced a slate of potential lawsuits against Huntington Beach leaders for refusing to follow state housing mandates.
