The council could implement new restrictions on trucks leaving and entering the factory in the near future and is considering further action after years of pushing from residents.
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 inEducation
More OC School Districts to Consider Calling for Optional COVID-19 Masks in Classrooms
Residents have requested officials in at least three local school districts consider such resolutions tonight, although the resolutions will have no effect on classroom mask mandates.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim City Council Expected to Appoint Someone to Fill Jordan Brandman’s Seat
Laguna Hills joins a list of cities, including Anaheim, who are dealing with a council vacancy debate this year.
Posted inOutdoors
Thousand Steps in Laguna Beach Set to Close Until December For Repairs
An iconic South Laguna Beach spot will see major staircase repairs after years of potentially hazardous conditions, like missing portions of steps.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Watching Orange County Supervisors Hot Wire the Public Health Department
Questions are rising about an OC Health Care Agency gag order stopping their doctors from updating Orange County residents about the pandemic.
Posted inEconomy
Some OC Cities Begin Asking If Public Streets Should be Used For Private Restaurants
Council members in Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Orange are starting to wonder if outdoor dining programs should continue after more than a year into the pandemic.
Posted inGovernment
How Are OC Cities and the County Supposed to Spend COVID Bailout Money?
While some cities have started spending, most are waiting for the final federal guidelines on what they can use the money for.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators
If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Air Quality District Says Asphalt Factory in Irvine Not Harming Residents, Homeowners Disagree
The local South Coast Air Quality Management District has been studying the plant for nine months after residents complained about harmful emissions.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Mission Viejo’s Tentative Plan For Drawing New Voting Districts Starts in December
The current plan would see most of the city’s discussion take place over the holidays, drawing criticism from transparency watchdogs who say residents may not have time to weigh in.
