Outdoor events, children’s movie screenings and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
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 inGovernment
Irvine Gears Up to Leave County Library System, Ramp up City Efforts
Irvine leaders are pushing ahead with plans to leave the countywide library system and are asking county leaders to sign off on the deal at their upcoming meeting.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Will Irvine Tighten Lobbying Rules?
The Irvine City Council kicked their item about increasing lobbyist regulations to Aug. 13 after concerns of “unintended consequences” sparked further review.
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Irvine Looks to Tighten Lobbyist Rules
The council is set to take action on potentially strengthening the city’s lobbying regulations at its meeting Tuesday night.
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Mission Viejo Council Rejects DMV Branch After Resident Complaints Over Safety
The Mission Viejo City Council voted against opening a DMV branch in a local shopping center after resident concerns about student drivers causing accidents and increased traffic in already busy areas.
Posted inSOUTH COUNTY
What’s With All the Construction on the I-5 Freeway Across South OC?
In partnership with Caltrans, the Orange County Transportation Authority is spending an estimated $664 million to improve the I-5 Freeway through South Orange County cities.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Grapples With Nearly 60,000 New Housing Units in General Plan Proposal
City leaders are split over how to handle the state’s mandates for new housing, with some sharing concerns the mass expansions could severely impact the city.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebrations
Cities across Orange County and local organizations are planning how to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.
Posted inTop Stories
Does Prop 1 Mean More Group Homes for Orange County?
Proponents of the measure say it’s a critical step to curb substance abuse and mental health issues while building more housing for homeless people. Critics say it exacerbates group homes and shifts funding from counties to the state.
