Opponents vow referendum to stop building plans on one of the
city’s last areas of open space.
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.
Orange Development Moves Ever Closer to Council Approval
City Council unofficially agrees to a developer’s plan for one
of the city’s last remaining tracts of open space.
Development Opponents Plan to Pack Orange Council
Residents will protest plans to develop last piece of open land
in Orange.
Two Cities to Determine Fate of Their Dwindling Open Space
City councils in Fullerton and Orange in the coming weeks will
vote on development proposals that community groups oppose.
Regional Leaders Weigh In on Costa Mesa Outsourcing
Last Wednesday local GOP Chairman Scott Baugh held up Costa
Mesa’s plan to drastically cut its workforce as an example for
others to follow. A city employee’s suicide the following day has
made that a far more complicated proposal.
Three OC Cities to Study Combining Fire Departments
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
Two OC Hospitals Say They Are Winning War Against Infections
A five-year-old infection-control program has produced dramatic
results among those most vulnerable, officials say.
Orange Mayor Will Stop Double-Dipping
Carolyn Cavecche has collected $105,201 in lieu of health
benefits from the city while also getting benefits from OCTA.
Officials Scrambling to Figure Out Ruling on Civilian Jailers
Orange County deputies union persuades a local judge to issue a
temporary injunction barring civilian jail workers. There is
confusion, however, on how the order can be enforced.
County and City of Orange Strike Beds for Feds Deal
Some call it a pay off to Orange, others see it as saving a
lawsuit and deputy jobs.









