Trustee Beckie Gomez is now faced with two options: resign, or fight for her seat in court after a judge ruled to temporarily remove Tim Shaw from the board in a similar lawsuit.
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 inTransportation
$1.2 Million in Aid On the Way for Santa Ana Merchants Hit by OC Streetcar Construction
That could mean up to $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 grants to individual businesses, depending on their size and employee workforce.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County City Leaders Question Military Equipment Used By Local Police
While Santa Ana officials raised questions publicly about the need for military grade equipment, Huntington Beach City Council Members raised their questions privately.
Posted inEquality & Equity
OC Supervisors Consider Whether to Financially Help Downtown Santa Ana Merchants Hurt By OC Streetcar Construction
Santa Ana city officials said yes. County transportation officials said no to small merchants trying to survive a $509 Million Dollar public works job tearing up downtown Santa Ana’s Fourth Street. What will county supervisors do today?
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim’s Planning Commissioners Tonight Get To Ask Tough Questions About Developing Around Angel Stadium
If residents want to sound off, they’ll have to head to city hall at 5 p.m. because there’s no live streaming of the discussion.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Jewish Hate Spiked Across Orange County and Long Beach in 2021, Audit Finds
Antisemitism saw a steep raise across the county, state and the country last year as OC residents and officials try to get a grip on an increase of hate crimes locally.
Posted inNEWS
CalPERS Rules Out Santa Ana Police Union Boss’ Pension Boost
Serrano could either appeal for reconsideration or turn to the State Superior Court, said CalPERS spokesperson Amy Morgan.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Is Poseidon’s Big Proposal for HB Desal Plant Dead in the Water?
Interest is peaking amidst the Coastal Commission staff report’s blow to the proposed project – most recently with Gov. Newsom vocalizing his support for it.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Armored Vans, Flashbangs and AR-15s: How Strapped is Your Local Police Department?
One by one, police departments across Orange County are disclosing their inventory of military equipment and weaponry following a new state law requiring them to do so.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Denies Breaking State Law While Agreeing to $96 Million Fine for Breaking State Law
City officials are also calling the fine a “settlement,” while state officials consider it a penalty for violating the Surplus Land Act. The money is slated to build 1,000 units of affordable housing.
