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Costco Is Coming to Brea As Concerns Grow Over Controversial Tax-Sharing Agreement
Brea leaders approved a tax-sharing agreement with the land owner that paved the way for the big box store and gas station while some residents question if the negotiations violated the state’s open meeting law.
Homeless Pets at Orange County’s Animal Shelter Need Homes This Summer
As of July 30, there are 105 dogs and 214 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Orange County’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Schools Move to Limit Phone Use
School districts across California are limiting phone use under a new state law, Irvine faces questions over the shooting death of an autistic man – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Grindle and Galasso: The Rink on the Brink of Destruction
The Holiday Skate Center in Orange has been operating over 50 years under a lease with the landowners who now want to achieve the “highest and best use” by seeking a rezoning from Commercial to Residential. To grant this request, the Orange City Council would be violating the City’s Vision for Orange 2030 goals and policies, including preserving successful commercial businesses and protecting recreational opportunities.
Orange Moves to Ban Smoking in Public Parks
Orange city council is looking to clamp down on smoking and vaping in public parks, a move that city officials have previously looked to as an option to curb homelessness.
Santa Ana Community Gardens’ Future Shrouded in Confusion, Transparency Concerns
Questions are mounting over the future of the city’s beloved community gardens after conflicting information from city staff and city management about the program in the wake of budget cuts.
Does Orange County’s Animal Care Director Live in California?
The head of Orange County’s embattled animal shelter is facing questions over remote work, with questions about how much time she spends between Texas and California.
Santana: OC Water District Called Out For Illegally Bulldozing Bird Nest in Santa Ana River
State regulators say the Orange County Water District illegally bulldozed a migratory bird nest in the Santa Ana River – a claim the district denies – as state and water district officials are expected to meet on the issue.
Irvine Moves to Ban Synthetic Kratom and Whippets
City leaders are looking to ban the sale of the substances in the city, following the lead of several other Orange County cities that have already made the move.









