In the aftermath of a public corruption scandal in Anaheim, some OC cities are increasing campaign contributions limits and making changes to their campaign finance rules.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Moves to Take Over Motel That Houses ‘Nefarious Activities’
City council members and staff said eminent domain is a last resort, but noted the owner of the Rainbow Inn hasn’t tried to address problems that’s made it a magnet for crime that gets a disproportionate police response.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Considers Takeover of Beach Boulevard Motel
City officials could be looking to take over the Rainbow Inn through eminent domain and develop the property into affordable housing.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Anaheim Union High School District Scraps Dozens of Scheduled Teacher Layoffs
After protests, the Anaheim Union High School District board trustees reversed its decision to lay off dozens of teachers at the end of this school year.
Posted inEconomy
City of Orange Eyes a Sales Tax Increase While Facing Massive Budget Deficit
While council members all said they needed to cut spending, no cuts were approved during their discussion on Tuesday night. Instead, many focused on a sales tax increase proposal and fees on local institutions.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
Posted inEconomy
City of Orange Faces $19 Million Budget Shortfall, Major Service Cuts Loom
Almost every city department is facing multi-million dollar cuts after a decade of mismanaged budgets, according to city staff.
Posted inFullerton
Will Fullerton Residents Keep Getting Cited for Blocking Street Sweeping?
Officials say street sweeping parking enforcement is needed to keep their stormwater system clean. Residents say citations are an undue burden in working class areas with limited parking.
Posted inEducation
Longtime Anaheim Union High School District Trustee Anna Piercy Dies
Anna Piercy, also a former Cypress mayor, passed away Monday after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a vacant seat on the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebrations
Cities across Orange County and local organizations are planning how to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.
