The city becomes the latest in Orange County to begin the transition to by-district elections under the threat of a lawsuit claiming that the city’s current system is discriminatory against minority voters and candidates.
Category: Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo is home to about 50,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and campaign finance.
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Cities Struggle To Handle Electric Bike Regulations
While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Aliso Viejo Lowers Campaign Contributions Limit, Capping it at $1,000 Per Election Per Donor
The City Council approved an ordinance lowering the limit from $4,900, the state default cap.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Aliso Viejo Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say?
Candidates answered questions on term limits, accessibility to public meetings, regulating E-bikes
Posted inCosta Mesa
Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South OC Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Aliso Viejo to Enforce New Regulations on E-bikes
At the Sept. 21 meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing law enforcement to cite illegally operated motorized transportation.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South County Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about what they’d do about challenges like homelessness, housing affordability and open space.
Posted inMusic
Danny Elfman Percussion Concerto Makes Its North American Premiere in Orange County
The former frontman for Oingo Boingo talks about composing classical music, performing at Coachella and the good old, rock ‘n’ roll days.
Posted inMusic
Angélique Kidjo Delivers at Soka
REVIEW: The African world music icon offered positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves during a Saturday night concert in Aliso Viejo.
