Laguna Playhouse Celebrates Its 100th Birthday in 2020
ARTS & CULTURE
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Founded as a community theater during the Spanish Flu in 1920, the Laguna Playhouse celebrates 100 years of producing theater during the 2020 season.
Irvine City Council Approves Councilman Mike Carroll’s Mailer Spending Despite City Policy Violation
Irvine
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In a 3-2 vote, the council approved a transfer of $30,000 from Carroll’s staff budget to cover costs on a series of mailers he sent out from July through October.
As Orange County Cities Consider A New Public Utility Program, Final Costs Remain Unclear
Water, Power & Waste
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As city councils across the county consider joining a public energy program, politicians debate what the benefits are behind a new green energy program.
San Clemente City Council Censures One Of Their Own For Speaking Out Against City Staff
San Clemente
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After a six hour discussion, council members on both sides of the aisle voted to censure Councilwoman Laura Ferguson’s past actions publicly questioning city leadership and the release of confidential records.
Irvine City Council To Vote On Councilman Carroll’s Mailer Spending
Irvine
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Nearly two months after the mailers became public knowledge, the council is set to discuss whether or not Carroll was allowed to move $30,000 of his staff budget to mailers.
Annual High Tide Spurs Concerns About Future Safety of San Onofre Nuclear Waste Stock Near South OC
Water, Power & Waste
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Sea level rise and questions about the integrity of radioactive waste storage canisters are propelling local anxiety over the decommissioned San Onofre nuclear reactor.
Orange County Mixed on Enforcing Gov. Newsom’s Curfew and Mask Orders
Orange County Coronavirus
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Sheriff Don Barnes questions their constitutionality, while Santa Ana, Irvine, and Costa Mesa police may enforce.
Orange County Reveals A Slice of How It Spent Federal Coronavirus Relief Money
Government
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Voice of OC keeps asking where the $554 million in taxpayer money went. Some answers are starting to emerge.
Laguna Beach To Consider Permanent Dog Play Area at Moulton Meadows Park
Youth Media
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A temporary play area at the park has gone through a six-month trial-period as part of a pilot project.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Spike in Car Impound Fees
Government
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Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.