Seal Beach Prepares for Super El Niño
Seal Beach is preparing for what scientists are predicting is going to a Super El Niño – one that experts are saying could be the strongest El Nino in recorded history.
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Santa Ana Officials to Debate Data Center Ban
Officials are poised to debate a ban on new data centers in Santa Ana ahead of the election as staff say there are only three small facilities in the city and there haven’t been applications for new developments.
Is Orange County Running out of Cash for Cops?
Many cities are struggling with how they can give pay raises to police officers amid growing budget deficits.
San Clemente Proclaims Emergency After High Tides Damage Coastline
The council approved emergency sand placement at North Beach after high surf battered Orange County’s beaches.
Who’s Responsible for Angel Stadium Repairs Amid Team Sale?
As residents continue to wait to find out the condition of Angel Stadium, the team is on the verge of getting a new owner. Who will be responsible for paying any needed repairs?
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
Stanton Uses Homeless Emergency to Demolish Public Nuisance Building
The city of Stanton is gearing up to spend over $100,000 to demolish an abandoned four-plex occupied by homeless people who city officials say have become a danger to the surrounding community.
Residents Across OC Increasingly Pushback on Flock Cameras
Activists are calling on Santa Ana leaders to get rid of their contract for Flock cameras amid privacy concerns, while Fullerton residents are expected to receive an update on how the cameras are being used in their city.
Santana: Is The County of Orange Ready to Investigate Itself?
OC Supervisors might give themselves subpoena power to look further into the 2024 corruption scandal that saw former Supervisor Andrew Do plead guilty to a bribery scheme, landing him in prison for five years.
San Clemente Train Line Reopens After Storm Damage
Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner services will resume this week after a portion of the train line in San Clemente was closed Labor Day weekend.
Newport Beach’s Phantom Election
A split city council moved forward on Friday with hosting an election despite the county elections team refusing to help them amid questions about its legality.
Orange Explores What to do if Sales Tax Proposal Fails in November
Orange officials want to know what their options are to address their structural budget deficit if two tax increases measures expected to bring $40 million annually fail in November as city staff warn layoffs could come if that happens.
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