While tens of thousands of North OC residents remain evacuated, OC Fire Authority officials say a potential crack in the Garden Grove chemical tank could relieve pressure, which could help avoid an explosion.
Category: CENTRAL COUNTY
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State of Emergency Declared Over OC Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency over the faulty chemical tank at risk of blowing up in Garden Grove after OC Fire Authorities said the toxic liquid inside is heating up on Saturday.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Chemical Emergency: ‘A Leaking Tank or a Tank That Blows Up’
Tens of thousands of residents throughout Garden Grove, Anaheim, Stanton, Buena Park, Cypress and Westminster are under evacuation orders as a chemical tank in Garden Grove could either spill 7,000 gallons of toxic liquid or explode.
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Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Primary Election Draws Near
A look at some of the most competitive races in the upcoming primary election, Santa Ana considers banning police officers from moonlighting as ICE agents – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Moves to Ban Police Officers From Moonlighting as ICE Agents
Santa Ana officials are taking the first steps to ban police officers from moonlighting as federal immigration enforcement officers under a new proposed ordinance as state legislators consider a similar state bill.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Westminster Becomes Latest OC City to Ban Sale of Whippets
Westminster city officials voted to tighten regulations surrounding the distribution of nitrous oxide.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Considers Banning Police Officers From Moonlighting as ICE Agents
Santa Ana and state leaders are looking to ban local law enforcement from taking a side job as an ICE agent almost a year since deportation raids hit Orange County.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Affordable Housing Construction Lags
Cities across OC have been lagging behind on hitting state-mandated housing goals centered on affordable housing, most cities stay quiet on ICE raids – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inSanta Ana
Budget Cuts Loom for an After School Program and Park Repairs in Santa Ana
Officials are expected to make a host of cuts to programs and services – like park maintenance and security – in an effort to bring down a projected $13 million deficit.
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New Housing Coming to Trabuco Canyon Despite Concerns Over Wildfire Risk
The 181 housing units were originally approved decades ago and are still planned for development, despite concern from nearby canyon residents about wildfire risks and evacuation routes.
