Ahead of the Fourth of July, three Orange County cities are tightening their fireworks laws and increasing penalties.
Category: NORTH COUNTY
North Orange County covers Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Buena Park, Placentia, Yorba Linda and their neighbors, where city budgets have been the recurring story. Every story we have published about north county, newest first.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Eyes Joining Struggling Green Power Agency
Stanton City Council members expressed interest in joining the OC Power Authority, but the move ultimately hinges on whether or not Irvine stays in.
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.
Posted inAnaheim
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.
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 inAnaheim
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.
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Business Owners and Residents Demand Old Town Revitalization
Old Town Placentia business owners and residents expressed concerns over a lack of infrastructure overhauls.
Posted inAnaheim
Tourism Bureau to Repay Anaheim $3 Million From Controversial Pandemic Bailout
A scathing report from independent investigators showed Visit Anaheim redirected $1.5 million of the overall $6.5 million bailout to a chamber of commerce-controlled nonprofit.
