City leaders in Cypress and Aliso Viejo had to fill an unexpected council vacancy after resignations — with one city opening up an application process and the other forgoing that process.
Category: Cypress
Cypress is home to about 49,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, public safety and development.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Surf City’s Housing Lawsuit Heats Up
Huntington Beach potentially facing millions in fines stemming from a lawsuit against state housing mandates and Brea demanding $5.4 million from a local trash hauler – these are just some of the biggest civic headlines in OC this week.
Posted inCypress
Hold Your Tongue: Cypress Bans Politicians From Disparaging Each Other at City Council Meetings
Cypress officials have adopted an ordinance prohibiting their colleagues from disparaging each other following the resignation of the controversial city manager.
Posted inCountywide
Headlines From Across Orange County as Fall Begins
A replica Vietnam War memorial wall coming to town, a potential gate tax on Disneyland, cities increasingly cracking down on smoking – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
What’s Going On With the Cat Colonies at Cypress College?
Allegations of animal cruelty at Cypress College prompted the college’s president to deny the actions.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Headlines in the Dog Days of Summer
A questionable airshow deal in Huntington Beach, a controversial move to sell alcohol in a park, and Santa Ana police allege harassment against an elected official and a reporter – this is just some of this week’s biggest civic news.
Posted inCypress
Filling a Leadership Vacuum in Cypress After Misconduct Allegations
Cypress officials are looking for a new city manager after the longtime top city executive Peter Grant resigned in the wake of misconduct allegations.
Posted inOutdoors
More E-bike Crackdowns Come to Orange County
Following the trend of regulating e-bikes that local officials say pose a public safety concern, two more North Orange County cities are overhauling local ordinances to address those concerns.
Posted inNORTH COUNTY
Two North OC Cities Make it Easier For Policy Discussions
Cypress and Stanton have eased some agenda-setting requirements, making it easier for elected officials to propose policies for public discussions.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Cypress Doubles City Manager’s Spending Power
Cypress City Council members approved increasing the city manager’s purchasing power from $25,000 to $50,000 — giving him more power to spend taxpayer dollars without a public discussion or vote.
