Two gardening talks at public library branches and a family art program at the Laguna Beach Library are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim, Orange County’s largest city and home to the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium, has about 340,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the resort district and policing.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Still Grapples With Street Takeovers
Law enforcement in at least two big police departments in OC are reporting a decrease in reckless driving exhibitions that grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Elementary School Board Appoints New Board Member After Ousting Elected Official
Anaheim Elementary board members voted to appoint Alva Álvarez, cousin of Board President Juan Gabriel Álvarez, to fill a board position that became vacant after they voted to remove Mark Lopez.
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Anaheim Launches Citywide Girls in Government Program
A new city-led initiative is expected to offer hands-on civic leadership experience for local middle and high school girls.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Begins Gearing Up For Illegal Fireworks Crackdowns
Ahead of the Fourth of July, three Orange County cities are tightening their fireworks laws and increasing penalties.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Union High School District Pushes for More Funding
Anaheim Union district board members are joining a campaign calling for more funding, amid declining enrollment rates.
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Anaheim Cleans Up Another Problematic Motel
Officials continue to buy and convert problematic motels into housing for some of the city’s neediest residents – most recently transforming the Tampico Motel which into studio apartments for kids exiting the foster care system.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Scenic Hikes, Movie Screenings and Teen Events in OC
A cardio hike in the Red Rock Wilderness and a money management workshop for teens are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim on Track to Require Tourism Bureau Show Convention, Hotel Bookings
Anaheim is considering a new contract with Visit Anaheim after state auditors concluded last year city officials failed to oversee the tourism bureau’s spending, leading to improper use of tourism tax dollars.
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Anaheim Chamber of Commerce To Close in Aftermath of Corruption Probes
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is expected to close its doors at the end of the month – years after a corruption scandal rocked city hall and resort interests.
