Ahead of a state law deadline, Orange County cities are figuring out ways to allow residents to call into city council meetings to give public comments.
Category: Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita is home to about 46,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget and how open City Hall is to residents.
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.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Controversy Brews Over Herbicides in Creeks
South county residents forced a pause on herbicide use in local waterways, another city may require staffed self-checkout stands – these are some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Bills Set to Increase
Trash bills face increases on the horizon, transparency and ethic concerns are surfacing in Anaheim ahead of a potential Angel Stadium deal – these are some of Orange County’s biggest civic headlines.
South OC Steps Up To Address Homelessness
Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita join Mission Viejo to tackle homelessness in the region by funding housing placement, mental health resources, rehabilitation services and one-on-one assistance.
South Orange County Cities Struggle to Maintain Standard Elections
A handful of South Orange County cities grapple with district elections, voting rights lawsuits, campaign contribution limits and more.
Santana: Putting Politicians on Notice in Rancho Santa Margarita
Concerned residents are videotaping city council meetings in one of the last two holdout cities in OC that won’t allow taxpayers to watch policymaking from home.
Rancho Santa Margarita Officials Resist Livestreaming City Council Meeting Video
After a newly-elected city council member tried to add a video livestreaming option for public meetings, the council majority continues to resist.
Free Things to Do in OC: History Talks and Creative Makerspaces
A talk on Mexican-American Baseball history at the Anaheim Central Library and open hours at the Huntington Beach Public Library’s makerspace are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Free Things to Do: Family Art, Fitness Hikes and Gardening Workshops in OC
Two gardening talks at public library branches and a family art program at the Laguna Beach Library are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.










