The “spit and acquit” program holds thousands of people’s DNA, but under new rules the OCDA would have to delete large swaths of their database amid a pause on any new collection.
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Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Teamsters Pause Strike Amid Renewed Negotiations With County Supervisors
The pause sends over 400 workers back to work, potentially reopening the county landfills at full capacity.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Orange County Claims Teamsters Picketers Blocked Landfill Roads
County leaders claim the teamsters are breaking the rules of a strike by blocking up the roads and forcing trash trucks to turn back.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Voters Question Candidates on Immigrant Rights and Affordable Housing
Residents joined nonprofit and community organizations in meeting with four candidates running for city council.
Posted inSanta Ana
Could Santa Ana Become the Next OC City to Turn off Flock Cameras?
Officials in another Orange County city could be the latest to decide if they want to turn off their automated license plate readers amid growing privacy concerns.
Posted inAnaheim
Who Will Be on The Hook to Pay For an Anaheim Resort Overhaul?
Anaheim officials are discussing an overhaul of the Disneyland Resort including connecting the area with the Platinum Triangle area near the Honda Center.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Laguna Beach Doubles Down On Efforts to Save City’s Only Emergency Room
Council members approved $500,000 on Tuesday to fund ongoing efforts to save Laguna Beach’s single emergency room.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Leaders Look to Cancel Events to Curb Budget Shortfall
City council members canceled their annual bike-riding, open-streets event known as CicloIrvine as they try to save nearly $40 million by mid-2028.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Evacuation Orders Lifted For Norte Fire, 25% Contained
The Norte Fire has been contained by 25% and evacuation zones have been lifted, according to public safety officials.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Fire Flares up in San Clemente near Prima Deschecha Landfill
Evacuation orders went out shortly after noon on Friday, with firefighters asking people to avoid the area.
