Ballots are already out for the March 5 primary, but there are still hundreds of thousands of dollars flowing into the race for the county’s highest elected position.
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Posted inPolitics & Elections
Open Northwest Orange County Supervisor Seat Sees Packed Primary
With Supervisor Andrew Do leaving the county dais after eight years, there’s a lot of competition for his seat.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
State Senator Calls For Offshore Drilling Ban, But Bill Would Only Apply to Three Rigs
The bill would end all offshore drilling in California waters, but the lionshare of drilling occurs beyond the state’s jurisdiction, including the rig that caused the OC oil spill.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
‘You Have Something to Hide:’ Amplify Energy Absent Again from State Hearing on OC Oil Spill
Amplify Energy, who owns the pipeline that leaked oil, was lambasted by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris for not showing up to a hearing, which dissected the disaster response.
Posted inGovernment
OC Oil Spill Takes Center Stage as Congress Debates Offshore Drilling Ban & Safety Rules
Democrats said the spill is giving them new urgency to end offshore drilling, while Republicans said Democrats are exploiting the spill to attack the fossil fuel industry.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Lawmakers Call For New Bans On Offshore Drilling, Creating a New Election Campaign Issue
Some legislators are now calling for an end to the existing drilling, while the debate is kicking off the campaign season early for one Orange County Congressional district.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators
If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Might Once Again Go to Court Over State Mandated Housing
City officials across OC continue pushing back against housing goals that cities say are unrealistic.
Posted inNEWS
Garden Grove Wants To Tackle Carpetbagging Today, Seeking Statewide Policy Change
Officials want the state’s help requiring stricter residency requirements for local political candidates. But the city’s ask could have implications for other cities.
Posted inNEWS
2020 Election Night Results: 72nd State Assembly
Your guide to who’s leading to win the seat for this state-level office.
