Coastal OC cities are grappling with coastal erosion ahead of an expected super El Niño that could worsen the issue, Flock cameras face increased pushback – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
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Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nguyen and Rodriguez: How Fixing AQMD Red Tape Saved OC Taxpayers $5M in Landfill Fees
Orange County is the national blueprint for smart waste management. Thanks to a new partnership with AQMD, hyper-speed composting technology will cut emissions by 90%—the equivalent of pulling 40,000 cars off the road.
By cutting through years of regulatory red tape with the AQMD, Orange County has saved taxpayers $5 million while doubling composting capacity and suppressing odors.
Posted inSeal Beach
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
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.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
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.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
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.
Posted inAnaheim
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?
Posted inLaguna Hills
A South OC City Rolls Out Parking Permits
Laguna Hills officials implemented permit parking in specific areas on several streets near Beckenham Park.
Posted inStanton
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.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
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.
