In a letter to Surf City leaders, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned there would be consequences if the city moves forward with banning builder’s remedy.
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 inHealth & Wellness
Millions of Californians Are About to Lose COVID Food Benefits; OC Braces for ‘Food Cliff’
About $30 million a month in food assistance for hundreds of thousands of OC residents is about to disappear amid inflation and as the need for food remains high throughout the Golden State.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
How is Orange County Combating Hate After Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis?
Hate activity continues to increase as nonprofit groups and local and state government officials struggle to combat OC’s latest public health issue, which county supervisors consider a crisis.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Sacramento Warns Huntington Beach Against Violating State Housing Law
The city has repeatedly failed in its challenges to state housing laws in the past, but a new council majority are hoping to end state mandates for new construction.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Could Orange County Have A Senator in Congress?
Katie Porter’s bid for the U.S. Senate may open her seat up to her most recent Republican opponent. Scott Baugh is the first to announce his own run for that seat.
Posted inEducation
Did Orange Unified School Officials Improperly Replace Their Superintendent?
How did four board members agree to fire a top administrator with 24 hours’ notice with replacements already in place?
Posted inGovernment
Will Pay to Play Politics Be Curbed in the New Year?
A new state law seeks to curb pay to play schemes, but some experts say the law doesn’t go far enough and will lead to the rise of more political action committees in local elections.
Posted inTop Stories
Banning Ranch Officially Preserved as Open Space and Future Public Park
Banning Ranch is slated become the Randall Preserve and open up for public access after a few years of cleanup.
Posted inTop Stories
Another COVID Wave Hits Orange County Ahead of Holidays
Orange County’s COVID-19 positivity rates steadily increased throughout November and hospitalizations nearly tripled during that time.
Posted inCountywide
OC Commuters Can Now See Huge U.S. Flag Off 91 Freeway Over Future Veterans Cemetery
After years of debate among local politicians, veterans appear closer than ever to opening Orange County’s first state veterans cemetery.
