Officials slashed millions in spending on a score of vacant positions including public safety openings, library programs & staffing, city events and graffiti removal after failing to agree on a sales tax measure.
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 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 inCountywide
OC’s Civic Headlines as Audit Shows More Contracting Issues at County
A recent internal audit shows more problematic contracts county officials entered into during the pandemic, food insecurity increases throughout Orange County – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Moves to Overhaul Valley View to Make a Smoother Drive
Buena Park is spearheading efforts to repave and boost the quality of Valley View Street through two other cities in an effort to make the drive smoother by repairing aging portions of the road.
Posted inTop Stories
Residents Might Get Compensation for Garden Grove Chemical Tank Emergency
Residents affected by the chemical tank incident in May might be able to submit claims for any losses from GKN Aerospace, the company who owns the tank.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Brea Leaders Commit to Openness on Costco Deal, Deny Talks Violated CA Open Meeting Laws
City leaders made a commitment to transparency after receiving a complaint from a law firm representing residents but denied allegations of any Brown Act violations.
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.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Newport Beach Sues Over Ballot Measure
Newport Beach officials are in a lawsuit over a ballot measure that could limit housing developments in the city, questions are surfacing in Brea over a tax-sharing agreement – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation
Anaheim Marriott executives have agreed to pay $2.75 million for over two dozen workers laid-off during the COVID-19 pandemic after allegedly violating a state worker recall law.
Posted inBrea
Brea Bumps Up Political Donation Limits Ahead of Election
Brea City Council members new donation limit now allows contributions of up to $5,900 ahead of November’s election.
