Laguna Beach is discussing three possible sites for affordable housing in a city that has made little progress in creating state-mandated housing for low-income residents.
Category: Laguna Beach
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach to Take a New Look at Affordable Housing for Artists
While the city has studied the issue multiple times over the past few years, city council members say they’re committed to making something happen this time.
Posted inGovernment
Laguna Beach City Leaders Vote to Release Footage of City Manager Traffic Stop
After outcry over public records stonewalling, officials said the footage points to no impropriety, yet some were still opposed to its release.
Posted inGovernment
How A Coastal Highway Traffic Stop Led to Cries of Public Record Suppression
The case illustrates the ways government agencies can come into conflict with residents seeking records – and the government’s reasons for denying them.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Beach Bans Sale and Public Use of All Balloons Starting 2024
Party’s over for the classic decoration as Laguna prohibits its sale, distribution, and public use in an effort to protect the coast and prevent wildfires.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime
City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Will Protections for Hotel Workers Stretch to All of Orange County or Die in Irvine?
Voters in Laguna Beach rejected similar protections, and hoteliers are already pushing to overturn Irvine’s newly adopted laws protecting workers.
Posted inOutdoors
Laguna Scores Over a Mile of New Beaches
Transferring a stretch of beach in Laguna from the county to city control, officials argue, is a better fit for local taxpayers.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Laguna Beach Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say?
Candidates share views on homelessness, development ballot initiative, eco-friendly beaches
