More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs.
Category: Orange
Orange, home to Chapman University and Old Towne, has about 141,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and traffic.
Posted inOrange
Orange Eyes a Car Purchase Rebate Program Ahead of Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange could be implementing a vehicle incentive program that could save residents and businesses up to $500 as city voters are slated to decide on a sales tax increase this November.
Posted inEconomy
As Roller Skating Comes Back, Orange County’s Roller Rinks Disappear
As the Fountain Valley Skating Center is due to be the last indoor roller rink standing in Orange County, the skating community is growing, leading people to wonder where they can go to continue chasing their love for the sport.
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Orange Moves to Ban Smoking in Public Parks
Orange city council is looking to clamp down on smoking and vaping in public parks, a move that city officials have previously looked to as an option to curb homelessness.
Posted inEconomy
Voters Across OC to Decide on Tax Hikes in November Amid Budget Woes
Costa Mesa officials are joining a host of other cities asking voters to consider raising taxes in November as elected officials across the region grapple with budget gaps.
Posted inOrange
Orange Turns to Voters on Charter City Proposal
Another OC city could be joining the ranks of charter cities in the county, seeking increased local control and revenue as officials in Orange stare down a structural budget deficit.
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Orange Continues Moratorium on New Massage Parlors For Nearly Two Years
New massage parlors won’t be able to open up shop in Orange for about two years under an extended moratorium as city leaders look to overhaul regulations to crackdown on illicit sexual activity.
Posted inEconomy
How Rocky Are Orange County’s Municipal Budgets?
Several of the county’s large cities are confronting growing budget deficits with no real answers for how they’ll dig themselves out of the hole.
Posted inOrange
Orange Moves to Fine Abandoned Property Owners Amid Budget Woes
Officials are looking to crack down on unkept vacant buildings they say create public nuisances by citing owners as they look to generate more revenue to address the city’s structural budget deficit.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Civic Headlines Ahead of USA’s 250th Birthday
A guide on where to watch municipal fireworks as more cities are cracking down on illegal fireworks by fining property owners – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines in OC.
