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OC’s Civic Headlines as Fullerton Moves to Defund 35 Vacant Staff Positions
Fullerton officials are looking to defund 35 vacant positions to stave off a yearslong budget deficit, Costa Mesa officials decided to keep the controversial license plate readers – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Craciun: What Garden Grove Revealed About the Pollution We Don’t See
The Garden Grove chemical emergency exposed industrial risks many Orange County residents never knew existed. Long before emergency alerts, thousands of industrial boilers have quietly polluted the air near our homes, schools, and workplaces. As regulators weigh stronger clean air standards, Orange County has an opportunity to protect public health.
La Habra Eyes Kratom and Whippet Ban
City officials are eying a ban on whippets and kratom as a smoke shop moratorium was issued on the retailers that commonly sell the drugs.
Another Orange County City Takes a Hard Look at Abandoned Buildings
Stanton is looking to make vacant property owners register with the city and impose annual fees – some that could be nearly $10,000 – in an effort to keep the abandoned buildings maintained.
No Dumping: Santa Ana Officials Oppose County Planned Halfway House
Santa Ana officials are pushing back against county plans to put a halfway house in town, saying the city is not a “dumping ground” for OC’s social services programs and facilities.
Governor Newsom Doubles Down on California’s Commitment to Veterans with Major New Investments
The recently enacted state budget will help advance construction of the long-awaited Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County.
Costa Mesa Keeps Controversial Flock Cameras, Looks to Clean Up Contract Next Year
City council members decided to keep the contract with Flock until it expires in April 2027, when they plan to renegotiate certain terms and clean up specific contract language.
Santana: CA Wildlife Officials Saved Creeks Near Doheny State Beach From OC Public Works
State officials block local efforts to cut down vegetation as they meet with OC Public Works today to review their management of the San Juan and Trabuco Creeks.
Recall Efforts, A Failed Sales Tax Proposal, An Ongoing Deficit: Fullerton’s Wild Ride
Fullerton leaders are struggling to balance the city’s budget amid a series of problems with their roads and efforts to launch a recall campaign against the mayor.









