Stanton Up Next to Consider Community Choice Energy as Countywide Movement Gets Complicated
Water, Power & Waste
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A number of cities have already opted into the program. Lake Forest, on the other hand, initially moved to join but later jumped ship.
Huntington Beach City Council Eases Penalty on Public Space Law Targeting Homeless Activity
Housing & Homelessness
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Violations of the specific municipal code will instead result in an infraction rather than a criminal charge.
Will Some OC Cities’ Proposed Pension Gamble Save Public Money or Risk Greater Losses?
Government
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Officials in Santa Ana and Orange, and a few other cities, are posing one way to tackle their skyrocketing public employee pension debt: Bonds.
Huntington Beach City Council Grants Tito Ortiz a Second Chance as Mayor Pro Tem
Government
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In 2020, Ortiz won the most votes in city history but the UFC hall of famer has also sparked concerns over refusal to wear a mask.
Amid Split in Coastal OC Supervisors Seat, Who’s Backing Who? Voting Starts Next Week
Politics & Elections
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It’s the most crowded field in recent history for a vacant supervisor’s seat. Here are each candidate’s top endorsements for the race to replace Michelle Steel.
OC Republican Leaders Split on Who Should Win Supervisor Race, With Voting to Start Soon
Politics & Elections
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A majority of Republican county supervisors are breaking with their party and endorsing Newport Beach Councilman Kevin Muldoon, despite GOP efforts to coalesce around John Moorlach.
HB Councilman Tito Ortiz Likely To Be Stripped of Mayor Pro Tem Title on Monday
Government
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Almost two months into his term, the former UFC champion may receive a vote of no confidence from other Council members.
Special Supervisor Election Heats Up as GOP Condemns Two Republican Challengers
Politics & Elections
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Republican Party leaders are publicly criticizing the two Republicans who refused to bow out for the GOP’s endorsed candidate, John Moorlach. They’re pushing back.
Short Term Rentals See Countywide Crackdown Following Resident Complaints
Housing & Homelessness
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City council members across the county are moving to regulate or remove short term rentals after complaints from residents.
Fountain Valley Mayor Jumps into High-Stakes Supervisor Race
Politics & Elections
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Michael Vo joins fellow Republicans John Moorlach, Mike Posey and Kevin Muldoon, and Democrat Katrina Foley. Voting is set to start next month.