OCTA declared a coastal emergency Monday, which will allow hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand to be added to the coastline ahead of El Niño, but questions still surround the timeline of the project.
Category: Transportation
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Anaheim Mayor Faces Accusations of Racism
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken’s chief of staff is alleging she hurled racial and sexual slurs at her, the sheriff’s department overspent its budget by nearly $30 million – these are just some of OC’s civic headlines this week.
Buena Park Reconsiders E-bike Sidewalk Ban
After creating an initial ban of e-bikes on sidewalks earlier this year, Buena Park officials could allow e-bikes on sidewalks, but only going certain speeds.
Education, Buybacks, Infrastructure: Can OC Curb E-bike Deaths and Injuries?
After the OC District Attorney hosted a buyback program, an ongoing debate remains over how to best curb the worsening trend of e-bike injuries and crashes.
San Juan Capistrano Considers License Plate Cameras for Downtown Parking Enforcement
San Juan Capistrano is looking to use controversial license plate reader cameras for downtown parking enforcement.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Coast Grapples With Coastal Erosion Ahead of El Niño
Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
San Clemente Train Line Reopens After Storm Damage
Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner services will resume this week after a portion of the train line in San Clemente was closed Labor Day weekend.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Tropical Heat Lingers After Storm
The Pacific Surfliner train is shutdown indefinitely after tropical storm Marie caused high tide to damage the rail tracks in San Clemente, voluntary breathalyzers return to Costa Mesa bars – these are some of this week’s top headlines.
San Clemente Train Line Closed Indefinitely After High Tide Damage
A portion of the Pacific Surfliner rail line running through San Clemente will remain closed for longer than expected after crews identified additional damage from high tides in the area.


