Widened sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps and design upgrades are on the way for the historic south OC city.
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.
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Irvine Again Rejects Veterans Cemetery Proposal in Great Park
City council members narrowly rejected Mayor Larry Agran’s plan to restart planning for a veterans cemetery in the park after many of the residents who live near it opposed the idea.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Former Irvine Councilwoman Charged with Perjury and Voter Fraud by OC District Attorney
Former Councilwoman Tammy Kim is filing a claim of not guilty to all the charges, but declined to comment on any further details under the advice of her attorney.
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Rancho Santa Margarita Officials Resist Livestreaming City Council Meeting Video
After a newly-elected city council member tried to add a video livestreaming option for public meetings, the council majority continues to resist.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do in OC: History Talks and Creative Makerspaces
A talk on Mexican-American Baseball history at the Anaheim Central Library and open hours at the Huntington Beach Public Library’s makerspace are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Irvine Looks to Crack Down on Sober Living Homes
Councilmember Melinda Liu is requesting that city staff create an ordinance to increase enforcement for problematic drug and alcohol treatment facilities in the city.
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South OC Residents Fight To Keep Open Space in San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano’s Northwest Open Space might be getting a makeover despite some residents’ concerns about the proposed development and potential encroachment upon Putuidem Village, a cultural heritage site on the property.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Family Art, Fitness Hikes and Gardening Workshops in OC
Two gardening talks at public library branches and a family art program at the Laguna Beach Library are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Still Grapples With Street Takeovers
Law enforcement in at least two big police departments in OC are reporting a decrease in reckless driving exhibitions that grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine at Odds Over Proposed Hydrogen Pipeline on UCI campus
A proposed project by SoCalGas seeks nearly $27 million in ratepayer funding to blend hydrogen into an existing natural gas pipeline at UC Irvine, drawing controversy from climate advocates about potential risks to public safety and lack of public input outside of university officials.
