More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs.
Category: CENTRAL COUNTY
Posted inFountain Valley
Another Orange County City Bans Synthetic Kratom
Fountain Valley city officials banned the sale of synthetic kratom, following suit of several cities introducing similar bans over the past year.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Denies Funding For Westminster’s Chemical Tank Emergency Response
State officials denied Westminster’s reimbursement claim for the Memorial Day chemical tank emergency that saw tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and pushed cities to open care centers.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Civic Headlines as Audit Shows More Contracting Issues at County
A recent internal audit shows more problematic contracts county officials entered into during the pandemic, food insecurity increases throughout Orange County – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inTop Stories
Residents Might Get Compensation for Garden Grove Chemical Tank Emergency
Residents affected by the chemical tank incident in May might be able to submit claims for any losses from GKN Aerospace, the company who owns the tank.
Posted inTop Stories
How Much is a City Council Member’s Time Worth?
Irvine Councilman William Go yanked a proposal to double elected leaders’ pay in his city, but Westminster leaders are discussing a similar proposal.
Posted inEconomy
As Roller Skating Comes Back, Orange County’s Roller Rinks Disappear
As the Fountain Valley Skating Center is due to be the last indoor roller rink standing in Orange County, the skating community is growing, leading people to wonder where they can go to continue chasing their love for the sport.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Newport Beach Sues Over Ballot Measure
Newport Beach officials are in a lawsuit over a ballot measure that could limit housing developments in the city, questions are surfacing in Brea over a tax-sharing agreement – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, State, Top Stories
Santa Ana Officials Ask to Join State Speed Camera Pilot Program
Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths.
