While the majority of the new council is poised to be returning council members, longtime Councilmen Ed Sachs and Greg Raths appear to be on their way out of office.
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 City Council Election Results 2022: Who’s Winning So Far?
It could be the city’s last election of a five-person council as the city council is expected to expand by the next election cycle.
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Mission Viejo Sees First Election With Districts: Who’s Winning So Far?
No matter what, the city is guaranteed at least one new council member, and the remaining incumbents are up against a slate of newcomers. Here’s the initial election night results.
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Here Are the Hottest Races to Watch in Orange County
Today, Orange County voters decide on which party controls the OC Board of Supervisors and who they want representing them in Congress.
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Laguna Niguel Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say?
Candidates share views on public safety, fentanyl poisoning, support for small businesses.
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Are Irvine City Leaders Spiking Police Pay to Gain Votes?
The raise was supposed to be discussed last week, but was delayed until election night for staff to polish up the final language after the union donated over $30,000 to council members.
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Is the FBI Still Investigating in Irvine?
While city council candidate Kathleen Treseder came out months ago accusing Mayor Farrah Khan and her consultants of corruption, she says the FBI is following up on it.
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Irvine Boosts Hotel Housekeeper Protections Following Safety Concerns From Workers
The new rules require hotel workers be issued a panic button and limit the amount of rooms they can clean per shift.
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Laguna Hills Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do the Candidates Say?
Candidates share their views on homelessness, human trafficking, E-bike regulations
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Orange County Voter Guide: November 2022 Election
A host of high-stakes races will decide the handling of issues like public safety, school curriculum, homelessness and transparency. Here’s a rundown of the candidates.
