Officials slashed millions in spending on a score of vacant positions including public safety openings, library programs & staffing, city events and graffiti removal after failing to agree on a sales tax measure.
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How Equipped is Irvine to Handle Olivia Rodrigo’s Music Festival?
Tens of thousands of attendees are set to visit the Great Park for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine on Aug. 29.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Mosko: A Local Safety Plan For San Onofre’s Nuclear Waste Is Taking Shape
3 Million pounds of deadly nuclear waste are stranded in temporary storage canisters in a highly vulnerable configuration at San Onofre, with no end in sight. Irvine Mayor Larry Agran is taking the lead in protecting southern California by developing a local plan to better secure the waste while it remains there.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Denies Funding For Westminster’s Chemical Tank Emergency Response
State officials denied Westminster’s reimbursement claim for the Memorial Day chemical tank emergency that saw tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and pushed cities to open care centers.
Posted inEconomy
Fullerton Looks to Adopt New Budget a Month Late With Millions in Cuts
The city is facing serious problems with their budget, with plans to balance it for this year but no answers on what the future holds.
Posted inOrange
Orange Eyes a Car Purchase Rebate Program Ahead of Sales Tax Measure
The City of Orange could be implementing a vehicle incentive program that could save residents and businesses up to $500 as city voters are slated to decide on a sales tax increase this November.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Appoint New ‘Toothless’ Law Enforcement Watchdog
County leaders just appointed a new head of the Office of Independent Review after admitting it doesn’t really do anything.
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E-bike Safety Registry Launches in Orange County, Looks to Partner With Schools & Police
An e-bike registry and compliance dashboard that seeks partnerships with school districts and law enforcement agencies across the state is launching a pilot program in Orange County.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Guess: Why Orange County Needs E-Bike Safety Reform Now
A 12-year-old Laguna Niguel student argues that e-bike safety reform can protect young riders without taking away their independence. After seeing friends injured and gaining 750 petition signatures, he calls for practical rules, safer riding, and community action before more crashes happen.
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Orange County Run Clubs Race Toward Healthy Habits, Strong Communities
From casual jogs to organized community runs, Orange County’s growing run club scene is turning exercise into a shared social experience.
