Who Will Represent Orange County’s Coast on the Board of Supervisors?
Politics & Elections
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Three Republicans are in: former Supervisor John Moorlach and city officials like Mike Posey and Kevin Muldoon. No Democrats have announced runs.
As Orange County Cities Consider A New Public Utility Program, Final Costs Remain Unclear
Water, Power & Waste
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As city councils across the county consider joining a public energy program, politicians debate what the benefits are behind a new green energy program.
Huntington Beach to Consider Continuing Main Street Closures During Coronavirus
Huntington Beach
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The Huntington Beach City Council on Monday considers extending closure of the second and third block of Main Street to vehicle traffic through Feb. 28.
As General Election Closes, Another Comes into View for Orange County’s Coastal Residents
Countywide
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Jockeying has already begun for Michelle Steel’s seat on the OC Board of Supervisors, which is heading to a special election.
Republicans Flip Coastal OC Congressional Seat from Democrats as Harley Rouda Concedes
Politics & Elections
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Orange County Republicans cemented a victory in flipping back a Congressional seat they lost in 2018.
Gov. Newsom Ousts Key Poseidon Desal Critic from Water Board Ahead of Project’s Approval
Water, Power & Waste
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The move comes as the project’s developer, Poseidon Water, has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying Sacramento.
Huntington Beach Bans Bike Sales, Repair on Public Property
Huntington Beach
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A new ordinance, approved last week unanimously by city council members, is part of a city effort to crack down on “chop shops” selling stolen bicycles.
Leopo: A Time to Reflect, Recognize Local Indigenous History
Indigenous People
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Three different indigenous women with ancestral ties to native Orange County offer their perspectives on recognizing local indigenous history.
Will Gov. Newsom Replace Poseidon Desal Project Critic on OC Regional Water Board?
desalination
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There are mounting questions over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace William von Blasingame, when his current term expires Sept. 30.
Conservationists Split Over Poseidon Desal Project’s Potential to Help Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Outdoors
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Some say the project could fund the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, weighed against the plant’s expected ecosystem damage. Others say Bolsa Chica doesn’t need Poseidon’s help.