A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
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 inEmergencies & Disasters
State Denies Funding For Westminster’s Chemical Tank Emergency Response
State officials denied Westminster’s reimbursement claim for the Memorial Day chemical tank emergency that saw tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and pushed cities to open care centers.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Beach Aims to Streamline Development Process
Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, State, Top Stories
Santa Ana Officials Ask to Join State Speed Camera Pilot Program
Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation
Anaheim Marriott executives have agreed to pay $2.75 million for over two dozen workers laid-off during the COVID-19 pandemic after allegedly violating a state worker recall law.
Posted inBrea
Brea Bumps Up Political Donation Limits Ahead of Election
Brea City Council members new donation limit now allows contributions of up to $5,900 ahead of November’s election.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Schools Move to Limit Phone Use
School districts across California are limiting phone use under a new state law, Irvine faces questions over the shooting death of an autistic man – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inState
Santana: OC Water District Called Out For Illegally Bulldozing Bird Nest in Santa Ana River
State regulators say the Orange County Water District illegally bulldozed a migratory bird nest in the Santa Ana River – a claim the district denies – as state and water district officials are expected to meet on the issue.
Posted inNEWS
Yorba Linda Moves to Get Approved Housing Plan to Avoid State Legal Threat
City officials updated the city’s zoning code to ensure that their 2021-29 housing plan is compliant with state law after the state sued Costa Mesa lawsuit over lack of a compliant housing plan.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: CA Wildlife Officials Saved Creeks Near Doheny State Beach From OC Public Works
State officials block local efforts to cut down vegetation as they meet with OC Public Works today to review their management of the San Juan and Trabuco Creeks.
