While there’s no formal resting place for veterans in OC, numerous cities are sponsoring events for today’s federal holiday. One state legislator hopes next Memorial Day includes a ground breaking on a new veterans cemetery.
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 inAnaheim
What’s Changed in Anaheim a Year After an FBI Corruption Probe Rocked City Hall?
There was lots of talk about reform on the campaign trail in Anaheim last year. Residents now wonder whether reform proposals will ever make it to the governing dais.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine and Santa Ana Improve in Nationwide Park Rankings as Anaheim Stumbles
The importance of parks to your local City Council can determine how many miles you’ll have to walk to access open space – and the difference of park acreage between low and high income neighborhoods.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Mayor Delivers State of The City One Year After FBI Corruption Probe Hit
In the first State of City since an FBI corruption probe rocked Anaheim, Mayor Ashleigh Aitken addressed quality of life issues like parks, open space and libraries – but didn’t mention the scandal.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton Approves a 65-Unit Affordable Housing Project
The unanimously approved development is expected to be ready for occupancy in 2025.
Posted inEducation
Fullerton School District Removes Nazi Symbols From 6th Grade Play
Fullerton School District officials are censoring a 6th grade play because the superintendent said images of students in Nazi uniforms could be used negatively.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Residents May be Able to Vote on Mayoral Term Limits in 2024
The City Council voted 3-2 to continue research on adding a mayor term limit item to the November 2024 ballot.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Council Refuses Minimum Wage Increase For Hotel Workers
Officials ordered a study of the proposed ordinance that could impact the same resort interests the FBI alleges having outsized influence over city hall. Voters will likely decide its future.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Huntington Beach Ditches Controversial Green Power Agency
Surf City became the first Orange County city to bail out of the OC Power Authority, leaving an uncertain situation for other member cities like Buena Park, Fullerton and Irvine.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Hotel Maids Are Tired of Rowdy Guests and Low Wages; Will Officials Intervene?
One year after revelations of an FBI corruption probe in Anaheim, officials are expected to weigh in on a proposed law aimed at increasing pay and protections for hotel maids.
