If approved, the county would become the fifth public agency to join the board of directors.
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
More Transparency Coming for New Great Park Homebuyers in Irvine
The new required disclosures make it clear where their special tax dollars go, the total amount they’re paying and what they get back for that investment.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Irvine Rolls Out New Restrictions Around Asphalt Factory Ahead of New Home Developments
The new restrictions are some of the first concrete steps taken against the factory, and could be the beginning of moving it out of the city altogether.
Posted inGovernment
San Juan Capistrano to Spend American Rescue Plan Money on Roads, Supportive Housing
Money from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package was allocated throughout the United States
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Supervisors Get Closer to Reshaping County’s Political Landscape for Next Decade
The choice could boil down to two different election maps – each generating waves of support and opposition from residents, community organizations and political groups.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Is Orange County’s New Green Energy Agency Facing Questions from State Regulators?
With less than six months until launch, state regulators are looking into the county power authority’s readiness.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach City Manager Moves to Irvine, Ending City’s Year-Long Search for Top Job
Oliver Chi is set to take over as the city’s sixth manager in Irvine’s history after the abrupt resignation of his predecessor last year.
Posted inGovernment
Laguna Hills Reinstates Membership in Orange County Council of Governments
Following a year-long suspension in membership, the City Council votes to rejoin the organization
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Officials Booted a San Clemente Homeless Camp, Many Wonder Where is the Promised Assistance
Homeless people and advocates are calling on elected officials to be honest about what they describe as a lack of resources and services to address their needs.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Endorses Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon, Ending Yearslong Debate
After nearly a decade of trying to build a cemetery within city limits, the Irvine City Council called it quits on Tuesday evening and supported the county’s site.
