South Orange County residents won’t be seeing a battery storage facility built near homes and schools after protests about community impacts and wildfire risks.
Tag: Laguna Niguel City Council
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South Orange County Cities Struggle to Maintain Standard Elections
A handful of South Orange County cities grapple with district elections, voting rights lawsuits, campaign contribution limits and more.
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Oddo: In Support of Firewise Communities; You Can Do Something to Protect Your Person, Property and Pocketbook
Laguna Niguel Council Member Stephanie Oddo suggests that becoming a Firewise Community, USA could help reduce risk of property fires and save money on property insurance. Newly released Cal Fire maps show more fire severity zones in Orange County, affecting more residents. Oddo invites the community to come to her workshop on Sept. 10 at 6PM at Crown Valley Community Center.
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Proposed Battery Storage Site in South Orange County Sparks Wildfire Concerns
Compass Energy Storage is seeking approval from the California Energy Commission to construct a battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano, as south OC residents voice concerns of fire risk.
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Laguna Niguel Is Latest Orange County City to Tighten E-Bike Rules
The south county city is the latest to grapple with e-bike regulation and safety as the electric vehicles grow in popularity.
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Laguna Niguel Appoints Second New Council Member This Year
After seeing the second city council resignation within two months, Laguna Niguel council members appointed a retired Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy to fill the vacancy.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Laguna Niguel Looks to Appoint Another Council Member in Second Vacancy This Year
Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Sandy Rains abruptly resigned on May 10, citing safety concerns.
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Another Laguna Niguel City Council Member Abruptly Resigns
A couple months after Sandy Rains stepped down from the mayoral role, the former councilwoman is leaving office altogether. It’s the second resignation since April.
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Laguna Niguel Looks to Fill City Council Seat by Appointment
Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Rischi Paul Sharma resigned on April 6.
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Laguna Niguel Strips Mayor’s Power to Single Handedly Agendize Discussions
After Laguna Nigeul’s mayor abruptly resigned, the council changed rules governing how items get put on the agenda.
