Philadelphia’s BalletX and Orange County’s own Backhausdance will present contemporary dance performances this Saturday, Oct. 16.
Category: Newport Beach
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Oil Spill Aftermath: 10,000 Cleanup Volunteers, Cautious Optimism, Lingering Dread
Feelings of distress across the county appear to have tempered into cautious optimism.
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Newport Beach Officials Approve Local Emergency Over Oil Spill
The city manager first authorized the emergency proclamation on Oct. 5 and council members publicly said they’re considering a lawsuit over the oil spill.
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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?
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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 inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Approves Crisis Response Team for Homeless, Community Residents
The City Council voted unanimously to have the team answer mental health crisis calls and assist law enforcement.
Posted inEconomy
A Father-Son Boat Charter Business Survived the Pandemic, Now They Face the Impacts of an Oil Spill
Businesses dependent on Orange County’s coast are trying to stay afloat as the economic losses of the oil spill start to pour in.
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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.
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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.
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$11 Million Grant Gets Banning Ranch Closer to Becoming Public Park
After a donation from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Banning Ranch Conservancy needs to raise $14 million more for the area to become a coastal public park.
