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Before Local Government Decisions

Laguna Beach to Consider Raising Salaries for City Council Members and Other Bodies

Youth Media
By Sophia Bitis | October 13, 2020

Laguna Beach City Council members are set to vote Tuesday on a number of options for higher pay for themselves and for those serving on some other panels.

Newport Beach Installs Coronavirus Playground Rule Signs, Set to Consider Reopening

Newport Beach
By Peyton Mann | October 13, 2020

The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday will consider reopening park playgrounds with new COVID-19 regulations that call for masks and social distancing.

Laguna Beach Pumps Nearly Half a Million Dollars Into Homeless Shelter Renovation

Laguna Beach
By Sophia Bitis | October 13, 2020

Laguna Beach will spend $479,837 in grant money to make improvements to the city’s homeless shelter with work expected to start in November.

Buena Park Police Seek Coronavirus Emergency Funding for Equipment Purchase

Youth Media
By Shanya Rod | October 13, 2020

The Buena Park City Council will consider the police department’s request to buy network hardware and software using the U.S. Department of Justice’s Coronavirus grant.

Costa Mesa Council to Vote on Allocating Coronavirus Relief Funds for Rental Assistance 

Youth Media
By Vivienne Ayres | October 6, 2020

The Costa Mesa City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night to allocate around $390,000 of its coronavirus relief funds for a new rental assistance program.

Anaheim Angel Stadium Sale Continues No Matter Who’s in Charge, Subsidy Critics Historically Sidelined

Angels negotiations
By Spencer Custodio | September 29, 2020

As city officials gear up tonight to sell Angel Stadium for $150 million, a pattern continues of silencing council critics.

Experts, Anaheim Community Leaders Weigh In on $150 Million Angel Stadium Sale

Anaheim
By Spencer Custodio and Caitlin Bartusick | September 28, 2020

A host of experts, community leaders and elected officials came together for a two-hour live discussion about the Angel Stadium land sale sponsored by Voice of OC last week.

Will Gov. Newsom Replace Poseidon Desal Project Critic on OC Regional Water Board?

desalination
By Brandon Pho | September 28, 2020

There are mounting questions over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace William von Blasingame, when his current term expires Sept. 30.

Conservationists Split Over Poseidon Desal Project’s Potential to Help Bolsa Chica Wetlands 

Outdoors
By Brandon Pho | September 17, 2020

Some say the project could fund the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, weighed against the plant’s expected ecosystem damage. Others say Bolsa Chica doesn’t need Poseidon’s help.

Private Jet Plan for John Wayne Airport Sparks Resident Concern and Corruption Allegations

John Wayne Airport
By Brandon Pho | September 15, 2020

Several county supervisors have been called out regarding their handling of the private jet contracts.

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