Fountain Valley city officials banned the sale of synthetic kratom, following suit of several cities introducing similar bans over the past year.
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Judge Orders Newport Beach to Move Forward with Ballot Initiatives
The four ballot initiatives have the power to reshape how much control city leaders have over housing and records, with a judge noting they took steps to keep them off the ballot.
Four Years Later: Anaheim Still Doesn’t Know Condition of Angel Stadium
Anaheim residents still don’t know the condition of one of their largest assets four years after previous officials called for an assessment of Angel Stadium in the wake of a corruption scandal.
Black: Alex Guess Is Right That Orange County Needs Action. But It Needs a Complete E-Bike Safety Strategy.
Alex Guess is right that Orange County needs action on e-bike safety. The Bellemont Project offers a comprehensive alternative to fragmented enforcement responses — combining familyeducation, behavior management, informed enforcement, infrastructure, regional coordination and safer riding opportunities to protect communities while respecting young riders as part of the solution.
These Pets at Orange County Animal Care Need Homes
As of Aug. 20, there are 94 dogs and 183 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Brea Rolls Out Facial Recognition System
Amidst looming public concern of growing surveillance, the Brea Police Department will now be able to analyze faces using new facial recognition software.
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines
City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations;
Huntington Beach Pumps Brakes on Raises for Police Amid Budget Concerns
City council members asked for more studies on whether they could afford the raise, leaving officers without an active contract for the moment.
Brea Extends City Attorney Contract After Allegations of $200k Overbilling
Brea’s elected city treasurer and a council member allege the city’s legal counsel overbilled $200,000 for travel time to drive in from Los Angeles over the past 10 years.









