As Costa Mesa Gears up For Elections; Democrats Vie to Keep Control of City Council
Orange County Election 2020
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Over the years the council has shifted from a Republican majority to a Democrat majority.
Costa Mesa Poised to Vote on Second Round of Coronavirus Relief Funds for Small Businesses
Costa Mesa
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The Costa Mesa City Council is expected to vote Tuesday to designate the $792,469 remaining from its coronavirus relief funds to help more small businesses.
Termed Out Orange City Councilman Runs for Reelection, Appearing on the Ballot
Orange County Election 2020
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Councilman Mike Alvarez’s reelection bid apparently has no objections from City Hall officials, who have been mum on looming legal questions.
Santa Ana Author Captures Plight of Immigrants in His New Children’s Book
ARTS & CULTURE
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Ernesto Cisneros’ novel “Efrén Divided” captures the struggles of Latino parents and children who are separated due to federal policies.
Money, Political Battles Surround Controversial Housing Project Going Before Orange Voters in November
Orange County Election 2020
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The proposal for homes on an old quarry site has both supporters and opponents — and lots of campaign money behind it.
Airport Village Taking Shape in Newport Beach, Expected to Include Some Affordable Housing
Newport Beach
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A new development near John Wayne Airport plans to create up to 444 residences and 300,000-square-feet of commercial space in Newport Beach.
Orange County in the Midst of Unprecedented Election Mail-in Ballot Wave
Orange County Election 2020
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The “unheard of” early return trend comes amid new controversy over California Republicans’ self-proclaimed “ballot harvesting program” through the use of unofficial ballot collection boxes.
Newport Beach Increases Oversight of Short-Term Rentals, Further Tightening Restrictions
Housing & Homelessness
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Short-term rental operators in Newport Beach could face greater restrictions with new city ordinance.
Newport Beach Installs Coronavirus Playground Rule Signs, Set to Consider Reopening
Newport Beach
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The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday will consider reopening park playgrounds with new COVID-19 regulations that call for masks and social distancing.
Organizations Using $3.6 Million to Aid Homeless Relief Efforts in Garden Grove
Youth Media
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Approximately $3.6 million of Garden Grove’s second coronavirus grant will go to outreach and housing assistance for homes people affected by COVID-19.