Mission Viejo officials says cities should fear the consequences for not following state affordable housing laws. But the state’s actual punishment suggests otherwise.
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Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
Ratcheted Up Rhetoric Over Business Tax Collections
Assessor asks union head to be more specific about allegations of $125 million in uncollected business taxes. Union head wants a third party to look at Assessor’s records.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Orange County Just One Place with Spiking Water Rates
Water is getting more expensive from here to Maine. Experts say it’s the economy’s fault.
Posted inEconomy, Investigative
Pollutants on the Move in Seal Beach
Environmental volunteers say fumes from underground gas leak that caused the evacuation of four homes will keep coming unless contaminated soil is dug out.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Use Less Water, Pay More for It
Conservation measures and recession cause drops in water use in Orange County cities. As a result, rates are going up.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Mission Viejo, Top Stories
Mission Viejo’s Battle over ‘Ballot Box’ Zoning
A special election promises voters the chance to approve future land zone changes via referendum – but the city doubts that promise can be delivered.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
A New Polling Partnership in Town
Nonprofit investigative news agency teams with prominent OC pollster to monitor local races.
Posted inGovernment, Inside the Newsroom, Norberto Santana Jr.
Voice of OC to County: We Are Not a Gambling or Porn Site
County internet filters are blocking county employee access to Voice of OC — spokesman says individual county departments will have to unblock us.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr.
Uncollected Tax Has Been an Issue for Years
County supervisors and assessor say they are unaware of missed collections that could be as high as $125 million. But a 2006 report spelled it out for them.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
The Early Reviews Are In
Kudos and critiques on the Voice of OC launch.
