A landfill expansion is spurring intense resident opposition in South OC, a local school board grappled with what to do if ICE shows up on campus – these are just some of the county’s biggest civic headlines.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
Posted inTop Stories
Slow Down: Irvine Lowers Speed Limits Across Town
Irvine city officials are establishing new speed limits across dozens of street segments.
Posted inEducation
Irvine Residents to Get a Say on Future Library System
Two city council members are pitching new plans for the library, including buying out University Park and setting up a master plan as officials created a resident advisory board.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Lake Forest Voters Could Consider Overhauling City Council Term Limits
Lake Forest officials are set to discuss a potential ballot measure that would allow city council members to run for office again if they take a four-year break after terming out.
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Measles on the Rise in Orange County
Cases have been popping up across the county, including in Anaheim and Ladera Ranch, following a spike in cases across the country last year – the highest recorded number over the past 25 years.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as E-bike Crackdown Intensifies
More OC cities crack down on unruly e-bike riders, Anaheim City Manager resigns after renewed scrutiny of his close ties with Disneyland resort interests – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
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Irvine Cracks Down on Reckless E-bike Riding, Parents to be Held Accountable
City council members approved increased regulations for e-bikes in an initial vote, joining a growing list of Orange County cities eying similar ordinances.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Bills Set to Increase
Trash bills face increases on the horizon, transparency and ethic concerns are surfacing in Anaheim ahead of a potential Angel Stadium deal – these are some of Orange County’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
South OC Steps Up To Address Homelessness
Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita join Mission Viejo to tackle homelessness in the region by funding housing placement, mental health resources, rehabilitation services and one-on-one assistance.
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Irvine Leaders Nix Fourth of July Celebration Ahead of USA’s 250th Birthday
Irvine city staff members say there isn’t enough time to secure the vendors needed to host the celebration in the Great Park.
