One of the most important tools in safeguarding the quality of our life is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It gives voice to the value residents place on safety, public health, and preservation and access to natural lands. Weakening CEQA will shut the public out and put people and property at risk.
Tag: California Environmental Quality Act
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Residents Get Public Airing of Concerns About The Air in Their Neighborhoods
After months of resident requests, the city of Irvine, South Coast Air Quality Management District, UCI scientists and homeowners are set to sit down together and talk about a nearby asphalt factory’s emissions.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Housing & Homelessness, NEWS, Outdoors, REGIONS, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Lawsuits, Referendums on Horizon for Santa Ana’s Controversial 2525 Apartments
Council members initially approved the project last year, despite a push by some against the much-disputed 2525 N. Main St. apartments in the city’s north-end Park Santiago neighborhood.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories, Yorba Linda
After 3rd Court Ruling Against Them, Supervisors Try Again with Esperanza Hills Project
The same appeals court previously found the county’s environmental documents for the project failed to set standards for an evacuation plan; under-calculated water needs; and had an inaccurate map of protected land.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Judge: Supervisors Illegally Approved Trabuco Housing
Court declares that county supervisors failed to comply with environmental laws when they approved the Saddle Crest development.
Posted inIrvine, Lake Forest
Board OKs Environmental Review for Expansion of Musick Jail
Supervisors’ action brings jail expansion a step closer. Irvine officials continue voicing concerns.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Vote on Controversial Water Project to Take Place Tuesday
The Santa Margarita Water District board will decide whether to approve a project that would import water from the eastern desert.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Sunshine Proposal Will Go Before Full City Council
The council’s ethics committee forwarded the proposal, which would increase transparency throughout city government.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Set to Settle Lawsuit Over Station District Development
City Council is scheduled to vote tonight on settling suit filed
by Friends of the Lacy Historic Neighborhood that aims to save old
homes in the city’s downtown core from demolition.
