There’s more places to skateboard and rollerskate across Orange County as cities expand skateparks and look to build pump tracks.
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.
OC Supervisors Phase Out Herbicides in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Near Doheny State Beach
The pilot program marks the first time OC Supervisors have publicly debated the herbicide issue as a governing body since public concerns began bubbling up late last year.
Mission Viejo Eyes New Homes Near Saddleback College
Residents might see new housing near Saddleback College, including low-income units, as officials move forward with a developer.
‘Wild Tunes’ Program Brings Music to Mission Viejo Animal Shelter
The live music initiative aims to reduce animal stress and improve human connection with the animals available for adoption at Mission Viejo shelter.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Rancho Santa Margarita Leaders Look to Livestream City Council Meeting Video
Officials in Rancho Santa Margarita, one of the only Orange County cities that doesn’t offer video livestreaming for city council meetings, are looking to install a camera in the city council chambers.
Irvine’s Budget Deficit Could Lead to Parking Fees and No New Libraries
City leaders are grappling with how to manage a growing budget deficit without slashing services.
Is Irvine About to Change Its Election System?
Officials are eying ranked choice voting, which would allow Irvine voters to rank candidates in order of preference when voting instead of choosing a single candidate.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as South County Landfill Controversy Heats Up
Despite claiming otherwise, an OC Supervisor was told about the South County landfill expansion years ago, a judge overturned a $2.9 million Santa Ana police retaliation verdict – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
More Orange County Cities Ban Kratom
While some city officials adopt a full ban on all kratom products, other local leaders look to ban only certain kinds of kratom products.









