In what’s supposed to help commuters, critics say the Serra Siding project may help industrialize a vanishing Southern California coastline between Orange County and San Diego.
Category: Dana Point
Posted inOutdoors
Battle for the Dana Point Headlands Pits Coastal Access Against Endangered Animals
Dana Point is suing the Center for Natural Land Management over public access along trails in the conservation area, while the organization argues it will negatively affect the environment.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
More OC Cities Adopt Housing Plans After a Battle Against State Housing Mandates
With an approaching deadline, Orange County cities are approving their housing plans while trying to zone for the state-mandated 180,00 new homes throughout the county.
Posted inEconomy
Are Cannabis Businesses Coming to Dana Point?
Dana Point becomes the latest Orange County city to debate whether or not to allow cannabis shops.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Cities Adopt New Housing Plans After Fight Against State’s Home Building Mandates
The deadline for OC cities to finalize their housing plans with state officials is quickly approaching, with a database showing less than one-third of cities having adopted final plans.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: State, Feds Kick Off Slew of Investigations Into OC Oil Spill
This week, a host of different state and federal officeholders are launching investigations and oversight hearings after last week’s oil spill off of OC’s coast. Could their action spur the next environmental movement?
Posted inOutdoors
Before Oil Spill, Some OC Cities Questioned For Ignoring Their Expert Coastal Panels
OC’s beach cities have been accused of nixing their coastal advisory committees long before the oil spill. Many activists and former commissioners say such committees were routinely ignored.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Supervisors Expected to Declare State Of Emergency In Coastline Oil Spill
Their vote follows emergency declarations from Gov. Gavin Newsom and the city of Huntington Beach.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Officials Declare Oil Spill a State of Emergency
County officials are also expected to declare a state of emergency at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. As of Monday evening, schools in the area planned to remain open.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Dana Point to Consider Closing Library on Sundays
The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on termination of agreement between Dana Point and the County of Orange for the operation of the library on Sundays.
