Councilmembers have a deadline of September 30 to step down, but so far there’s been no plan announced by city leaders on what happens next.
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 inCountywide
What Questions Do You Have for the People Who Want to Run Your Government?
It can be tough to quickly compare November election candidates. Voice of OC is putting real questions to candidates – and inviting readers to submit ideas.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Soccer Club Hangs Onto Irvine Stadium For Now, Enters Negotiations With City
The team has a guarantee from city leaders they can hang onto their home stadium for another year, but it’s up in the air after that.
Posted inGovernment
Here’s How Orange County’s 3 Biggest Cities Spent Their Latest COVID Bailout Money
Santa Ana is using its money for community services while Anaheim is using it to backfill lost revenue due to the pandemic. Irvine is using money on park improvements and broadband.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine To Discuss Future Home Team of City’s Soccer Stadium
Both the OC Soccer Club and LA Galaxy’s reserve team want the space along with community groups who say they’ve been pushed out for private interests.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
CA Regulators Conclude Odors From An Irvine Asphalt Factory Are Safe But Homeowners Unconvinced
While the city is still in the process of trying to relocate the factory, some residents have gotten tired of waiting years for a change and moved out.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Judge Removes Majority of Mission Viejo City Council Members, City Moves to Appeal
The city of Mission Viejo is already looking to appeal the case, but it’s an open question of what will happen if they lose.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Tentative Ruling Removing Mission Viejo City Council Members Stands, Who Might Fill Their Seats?
The Mission Viejo City Attorney called on the judge to lay out a process for replacing the council majority, but he said it wasn’t his responsibility.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Local Judge Throws Majority of Mission Viejo’s City Councilmembers Off Dais
The ruling comes years after residents originally alleged the council had illegally extended their terms of office without notifying the public.
Posted inAnne Marie Panoringan
Panoringan: Nice to Meat You, Executive Chef Nick Echaore of Heritage Barbecue
Our food columnist spotlights chef Nick Echaore, the man who crafts all the savory (and sweet) dishes that complement Heritage Barbecue’s meat-tastic selections.
