As a statewide bill looks to make the sale of products with the psychoactive ingredient found in kratom a misdemeanor, cities are implementing their own ordinances cracking down on the drug.
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Headlines Across OC as Angel Stadium Sale Debate Intensifies
Anaheim leaders try to figure out the condition of Angel Stadium as the sale debate seems to be starting again. Meanwhile, Anaheim’s city manager is facing tough questions about conflicts of interest related to the failed previous effort to sell off the stadium.
State Officials Find No Issue With Newport Beach Offshore Mooring Rate Hike
California State Lands Commissioners approved a report that says the appraisal used to justify proposed rate increases for offshore moorings in Newport Harbor can be reasonably relied upon.
Headlines Across OC as County Judge Resigns Amid Federal Fraud Charges
An OC Superior Court Judge resigning after agreeing to plead guilty to fraud, the county animal shelter grapples with a negligence lawsuit – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines as the new year starts.
Who’s Behind the Push for Less Housing in Newport Beach?
One of Newport Beach’s largest developers just spent over $100,000 to make sure voters got a chance to vote on reducing new housing in town.
More Tax Increases Could be on the Ballot This Year
More tax increases measures could be on the ballot this year along with a host of other initiatives related to housing, open space, term limits and city governance.
OC’s Biggest Civic News as Angel Stadium is Back in Play
Anaheim officials could be gearing up to negotiate another Angel Stadium deal, a key player in the Anaheim corruption scandal wants to reverse his guilty plea – these are some of the biggest headlines in Orange County.
Orange County Turns on Christmas Lights
From civic centers to local homes, OC offers many places to visit.
Could Newport Beach Voters Decide the Future of a Golf Course?
After city council members approved a plan to knock over a chunk of a private golf course for a new wave pool, some residents are pushing back.
Civic News Around OC as Local Tax Increases Loom
Fullerton and Costa Mesa officials mull over tax increases, campaign finance changes in three cities and Disneyland workers getting back pay ahead of the holidays – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines.



