Amid renewed scrutiny over campaign contribution since an FBI corruption probe hit city hall, Anaheim officials greenlit a project by a developer who contributed to many of their campaigns.
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
How Does Anaheim Move Forward in Wake of FBI Probe?
2022 saw the resignation of Mayor Harry Sidhu, a former president of the Chamber of Commerce plead guilty to federal fraud charges and the undoing of the Angel Stadium land sale.
Posted inAnaheim
Little Arabia 2022: Anaheim Finally Recognizes Community After Years of Activism
This year, the Arab American community’s decades old efforts to get Anaheim officials to recognize Little Arabia were successful. What’s next?
Posted inPlacentia
Where Can Seniors Play? Placentia Adds Latest Center
As Orange County ages, senior centers are coming into much more focus, like the most recent center expected to be constructed in Tri-City Park as Orange County braces for a boom of older adults in the coming decades.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Holiday Toy And Food Drives in Orange County
This holiday season, Orange County’s local nonprofits and food pantries are handing out toys and food to families in need. Distributions are happening in Santa Ana and Anaheim this weekend.
Posted inSanta Ana
Despite Motel Conversions, Orange County Remains Far Behind Housing Goals
Orange County has only built 17% of its housing goal for helping homeless people get off the streets – five years after the plan was initiated.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Will Protections for Hotel Workers Stretch to All of Orange County or Die in Irvine?
Voters in Laguna Beach rejected similar protections, and hoteliers are already pushing to overturn Irvine’s newly adopted laws protecting workers.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
La Habra Will Send Gift Cards To Select Residents To Boost Local Businesses
The city will give out 1,000 gift cards, valued at $200 each.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton Sued For Banning RVs From Parking in City Limits
Mayor Fred Jung called the lawsuit “completely counterproductive,” asking where those advocates were a year ago when it was written.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Anaheim Inaugurates Two Reformist, Two Resort-Backed City Councilmembers Following FBI Corruption Probe
The new council comes after Disney spent big on boosting three of its preferred candidates, with two of them winning and one being voted out of office.
