Fullerton officials are looking to defund 35 vacant positions to stave off a yearslong budget deficit, Costa Mesa officials decided to keep the controversial license plate readers – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Category: Irvine
Irvine, home to UC Irvine and the Great Park, has about 318,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the Great Park and development.
Posted inGovernment
How Much Money did Irvine Spend Remodeling City Hall?
City leaders are weighing a review of how much they spent remodeling city hall amid questions on the multimillion dollar renovation.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Asks Voters to Change Election System While Budget Deficit Looms
Irvine voters will be able to weigh in during November’s election about whether or not they want their city to start using ranked choice voting in 2028.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County’s Police Surveillance Increases Amid Budget Woes
Local police departments and the county sheriffs are increasingly using drones, security cameras and license plate readers as part of their daily operations.
Posted inEconomy
How Rocky Are Orange County’s Municipal Budgets?
Several of the county’s large cities are confronting growing budget deficits with no real answers for how they’ll dig themselves out of the hole.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Cities Grapple With Budget Deficits
Orange County’s three largest cities are grappling with budget deficits while county Supervisors were criticized by the OC Grand Jury for unchecked spending – these are some of this week’s top civic news stories.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Looks to Charge For Parking at Great Park in Face of Budget Deficit
The council is also expected to hold a budget deep dive during a special meeting on Aug. 3.
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Irvine Looks to Ask Voters About Ranked Choice Voting In November
City leaders are looking to put the question to the voters on November’s ballot, asking them if they’d like to change election systems to a new method known as ranked choice voting – a move that could quadruple election expenses.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inTop Stories
Irvine’s Budget Deficit Could Lead to Parking Fees and No New Libraries
City leaders are grappling with how to manage a growing budget deficit without slashing services.
