Voters across California will decide in November whether or not they will support a redistricting effort aimed at making it easier for Democrats to win five congressional seats.
Tag: Gov. Gavin Newsom
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: High Parking Rates at OC Fair Fuel Controversy For Gov. Newsom’s Fair Board
Officials’ reaction to questions about parking rates at the summer fair should prompt deeper questioning about how good of a deal the public gets from the 150-acre land tract under the stewardship of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s elite appointees, most of whom are on expired terms.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
An OC Senator Pushes to Fund Drug Court Programs Across California
State legislators are considering two bills aimed at setting standards and helping fund drug court programs as law enforcement across California starts arresting people under Prop. 36 – a statewide street crime law adopted by voters last year.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
What Does California’s New Street Crime Law Mean for OC in the New Year?
California voters overwhelmingly passed Prop. 36 – a measure proponents say will allow cops to crackdown on street crime but critics fear will reignite the war on drugs and lead to mass incarceration.
Posted inState
A Bill Allowing Striking Workers to Collect Unemployment Pay Heads to Gov. Newsom
A state bill that would allow striking workers across California to collect unemployment pay after two weeks is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom. It comes as OC hotel workers have been striking.
Posted inState
California Sues Huntington Beach for Failing to Adopt a Housing Plan
Officials announced Monday the state is expanding its existing lawsuit against Surf City for its failure to adopt a housing plan – something mandated by California law.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Surf City Cans Housing Plan, Sets Up Another Legal Fight With Sacramento
Without a state certified housing plan, millions in fines and a loss of local control when it comes to zoning could be on the horizon for Huntington Beach.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
After Surf City Housing Lawsuit, Which California Counties Get to Be Suburban With Softer Mandates?
Critics of state-mandated housing goals point to special protections for the governor’s home of Marin County. On this, some of the fiercest of housing proponents can agree.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Will Huntington Beach’s 90-Day Plan to End Homelessness Work?
The new city council majority campaigned on a 90-day plan to end homelessness and to fight state mandated housing goals. But advocates have long said housing is a cornerstone in efforts to end homelessness.
Posted inHuntington Beach
‘Poking the Bear’: Surf City Challenges State Housing Laws and Halts Granny Flats
While city leaders have been trying to sue the state over housing laws since they were elected, last night’s decision formally directed the city attorney to move forward.
