The outcry comes after a local hospital announced the closure of its emergency room in the face of multimillion dollar state mandates.
Latest stories
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials to Purge City Commissions to Curb $13 Million Budget Gap
Santa Ana City Council members are poised to dissolve five city commissions Tuesday along with a host of other program cuts to help balance a $13 million budget deficit.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Continues Grappling With Housing Mandates
Despite being hit with $50,000 monthly fines just last month because the city failed to comply with state housing mandates, officials continue digging their heels in on approving a housing plan.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney Suspends Controversial DNA Harvesting Program Amid Budget Cuts
The closure comes amid negotiations over a lawsuit settlement questioning the program’s constitutionality.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Stockstill: Crunching the Numbers in Irvine
The Irvine City Council will consider ordering an audit of selected past city spending after learning that the city faces a $6 million budget shortfall this fiscal year and the potential for a larger one next year. The audit request comes after several members of the council expressed substantial concern about past city spending, and is an echo of a similar audit that took place two decades ago related to spending at the Great Park.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Chemical Tank Evacuation Relief Fund Closes Amid Too Many Applications
It’s no longer possible to apply for help through the fund, with residents waiting up to five business days to hear back on whether they qualified or not for assistance.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Looking at Business and Hotel Tax Increases
City officials are looking at avenues for increased taxes in Laguna Beach, specifically geared toward day trippers’ pockets.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Gears up For Illegal Fireworks Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Cities across the county are kicking up enforcement and implementing ordinances to curb illegal fireworks ahead of a monumental Fourth of July weekend.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
More Cats And Kittens Available For Adoption At OC Animal Care
As of June 11, there are 66 dogs and 127 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inGovernment
OC Cities Continue Grappling With Call-in Public Comment
Ahead of a state law deadline, Orange County cities are figuring out ways to allow residents to call into city council meetings to give public comments.
