A vacant site in the Whispering Hills neighborhood, previously dedicated for a park and left undeveloped for decades, could become affordable housing with a park.
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 inEconomy
Irvine Wrestles With Budget Shortfall Amid Questions on Future Stability
For the first time in years, Irvine leaders are looking at a $6 million shortfall and questions on whether their future budgets will be fully balanced.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Price Hikes Loom
Cities are beginning to hike trash rates as part of a countywide price increase, Anaheim leads the way in its response to ICE raids – these are just some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Mission Viejo Looks to Study Safe School Routes to Boost Pedestrian Safety
Mission Viejo leaders approved a contract to study safety improvements for K-12 students and staff.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Mission Viejo Approves Parade for America’s 250th Birthday
Mission Viejo residents are expected to see a parade on July 11 celebrating America’s birthday.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Leads the Way on ICE Raids Response
Some local immigration advocates say Anaheim’s daily public updates on deportation raids are critical for residents while leading to a unique understanding of the situation by city officials.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as County Grapples With Lack of Affordable Housing
A lack of affordable housing is keeping some people at homeless shelters for years, school boards and council members in Santa Ana reckon with Cesar Chavez allegations – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine’s Oak Creek Development Could See Nature Park
Irvine planning commissioners are recommending that city council members adopt a zone change that would allow for a nature park on the current Oak Creek Golf Course site.
Posted inAliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo Library to Reopen After Two Years
The branch is set to reopen later this month after renovation delays pushed the Aliso Viejo Library’s reopening to almost two years, leaving some local residents without a public library.
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Mission Viejo Approves Controversial Six-Story Apartment Expansion Project
A total of 350 new units are expected to be added to the Vista Del Lago apartment complex despite community uproar over issues like parking and traffic.
