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Up for approval is the purchase of 26 automatic license plate reading cameras — technology that’s becoming increasingly common for law enforcement agencies across the country.
Michael Vo joins fellow Republicans John Moorlach, Mike Posey and Kevin Muldoon, and Democrat Katrina Foley. Voting is set to start next month.
The redrawing of representation maps will affect local communities’ political power for 10 years.
Two key candidates are continuing to resist calls from their party to coalesce around Moorlach, who was endorsed by the county GOP.
Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley becomes the first Democrat to jump into the race, which also has drawn three Republican candidates.
Three Republicans are in: former Supervisor John Moorlach and city officials like Mike Posey and Kevin Muldoon. No Democrats have announced runs.
Sheriff Don Barnes questions their constitutionality, while Santa Ana, Irvine, and Costa Mesa police may enforce.
Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.
Jockeying has already begun for Michelle Steel’s seat on the OC Board of Supervisors, which is heading to a special election.
The ever-growing number of people in the hospital comes just in time for a winter season where holiday traditions mean many indoor gatherings among families and family friends.