Ahead of a state law deadline, Orange County cities are figuring out ways to allow residents to call into city council meetings to give public comments.
Category: La Palma
La Palma is home to about 15,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget and how open City Hall is to residents.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Residents Protest Landfill Expansion
Residents sounded off on the Prima Desecha landfill expansion at a townhall, more cities eye fireworks crackdowns – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
La Palma Leaders Look to Livestream City Council Meeting Video
La Palma is one of two Orange County cities that only streams audio for city council meetings, without any options for residents to watch meetings from home.
Posted inGovernment
La Palma Residents Push for City Council Meeting Video Livestreams
Despite calls from residents for a video option to watch city council meetings from home, La Palma remains one of the last cities in Orange County with audio-only access for public meetings.
Posted inLa Palma
La Palma Residents Demand a Better Daycare Center
A group of La Palma residents have been advocating for better treatment of city employees and more staffing at the city’s daycare center, which hosts a summer toddler program that many parents rely on but are now worried can no longer support them.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Makerspace open hours, bilingual storytimes and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inLa Palma
La Palma City Hall Resists Residents Watching Official Deliberations From Home
After a City Council member pushed to give residents live streaming options for public meetings, La Palma City Council failed to pass a motion to look into offering such services.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Children’s events, movie screenings and mobile library visits: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries, museums and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inLa Palma
No Plans in Sight for Video Streaming in La Palma
La Palma is one of two Orange County cities that doesn’t livestream public meetings and city leaders continue saying it’s not needed despite a council member publicly calling for video broadcasting.
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Will La Palma See 20-Year Politicians?
La Palma voters are on track to approve a ballot measure adding more terms to City Council that city officials say will attract future candidates.
