A landfill expansion is spurring intense resident opposition in South OC, a local school board grappled with what to do if ICE shows up on campus – these are just some of the county’s biggest civic headlines.
Tag: Disneyland
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Measles on the Rise in Orange County
Cases have been popping up across the county, including in Anaheim and Ladera Ranch, following a spike in cases across the country last year – the highest recorded number over the past 25 years.
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Anaheim Tourism Dollars to Help House Disneyland Resort Workers
A portion of Anaheim’s tourism tax dollars will be reallocated to support workforce housing for Disneyland Resort employees starting next year after a scathing state audit.
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Anaheim Officials Put Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal on Ice
Anaheim officials shot down a proposed gate tax measure on Disneyland from being placed on the Nov. 2026 ballot after grappling with an over $60 million budget gap as they explore other revenue opportunities.
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Will Anaheim Tax Disneyland to Keep the Public Budget Afloat?
After Disney raised ticket prices on the historic theme park, Anaheim officials are expected to debate asking voters to consider an admission tax on large entertainment venues Tuesday.
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Anaheim Delays Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal
After struggling to patch a multi-million dollar budget gap, Anaheim officials are delaying a discussion on a Disneyland gate tax – an idea long opposed by resort interests.
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Anaheim Might Ask Voters to Consider a Disneyland Gate Tax
Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava said a gate tax could help the city get out of a roughly $60 million budget deficit and fund various quality of life initiatives, like park upgrades and other critical services.
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Anaheim Leans on Disneyland Resort Interests to Boost Affordable Housing
Millions of dollars from Disney are expected to help residents buy their first home, avoid evictions and generate more affordable homes in Anaheim, as officials call for tourism tax dollars to be used to help house Disneyland Resort employees.
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Disney Settles Wage-Theft Lawsuit for $233 Million
The settlement comes after the company refused to pay the higher minimum wage in Anaheim to its workers – capping off a years-long court battle.
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Comparing Disneyland Labor Battles; Did Unions Cut a Good Deal in Anaheim?
This week a coalition of unions representing 14,000 Disney workers approved a new three-year contract. Did they cut a good deal compared to other Disney theme parks across the globe?
