Children’s events, movies in the park and geology hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
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 inOrange
Orange Considers Car Rebate as Auto Industry Poised to Oppose Sales Tax Measure
Orange City Council members could institute a rebate for residents buying cars in the city if voters adopt a 0.5% sales tax increase. It comes as the local auto industry is poised to oppose a proposed November tax measure.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Inches Closer to Mandating Affordable Housing
After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are moving forward with a new law that would mandate developers to build affordable homes in certain residential projects.
Posted inAnaheim
Calls For Mandatory Affordable Housing Grow in Anaheim
After years of resistance to calls for an affordable housing mandate, Anaheim officials might require developers to account for low income homes in large residential projects.
Posted inOrange
Cuts to Orange City Hall’s Janitorial Services Leads to Vermin Problem
After slashing janitorial services amid a budget crisis, city staff say they are now grappling with vermin and an increase in trash in city buildings.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Calls on OC Supervisors to Help Fund Crossing Guards
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is asking OC leaders to help pay for local crossing guards after county supervisors – including her predecessor – allocated funds for crossing guards in Orange.
Posted inGovernment
Placentia City Administrator Under Investigation For Suspect Purchases
Years after a former financial manager was convicted of embezzling money from the city, Placentia’s top official is facing questions on how he spends taxpayer dollars.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Continues Pause on Street Sweeping Tickets
Fullerton City Council members are grappling with how to best enforce street sweeping as they consider how they’re going to update the local ordinance and replace enforcement signs.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Debates How California Should Address Street Crime
Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Supervisors Help Fund Crossing Guards in Orange Amid City Budget Cuts
OC Supervisors Vicente Sarmiento and Don Wagner are supporting the program as city officials ask voters for a 0.5% sales tax increase in November to help keep their budget afloat.
