San Juan Capistrano officials approved a five-story housing development and raised some concerns that their hands were largely tied due to state law.
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 inALL TOP STORIES
More Pickleball Courts Are Coming to Orange County
Orange County cities are looking for additional pickleball court space to keep up with demand.
Posted inNEWS
Traveling Through the Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor
Environmental advocates have spent decades working to connect the Santa Ana Mountains to the South Coast Wilderness so wildlife can have enough space to travel and maintain healthy populations.
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Are South OC’s Boys & Girls Clubs On the Chopping Block?
South County elected officials have expressed concerns regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, claiming a political reading list, high costs and a decline in attendance have caused the need to reevaluate.
Posted inEconomy
Irvine Rethinking How Large Warehouses and Residences Mix
City council members are set to debate the issue again next month amidst complaints over traffic and noise.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Gardening workshops, makerspace open hours and fitness hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly holiday events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inGovernment
How Should Warehouses and Homes Mix in Irvine’s Business Complex?
The city’s wrestled for years with complaints that homes are too close to warehouses, creating traffic and noise problems.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
‘See and Be Seen’: OC Fire Watch Volunteers Use Vigilance to Prevent Wildfires
Volunteers deploy when conditions pose a heightened risk for flames and educate the public about the best ways to prevent wildfires.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Bilingual storytimes, makerspaces and fitness hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly holiday events offered through public libraries, museums and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Where to Walk Your Thanksgiving Meal Off in OC
Here is a roundup of our top walking and hiking picks you can visit today.
