8 Hot Issues to Watch This Week
Government
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A key hearing in the Carlos Bustamante sex assault case and county officials consider opening up labor negotiations.
Nguyen’s Controversial Aide Has Retired From County Post
Government
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Tam “Nick” Lecong, Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s deputy chief of staff and special assistant, left the county at the end of last month.
I-405 Toll Plan a Dead Issue for Now
Countywide
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After a long-running, hotly contested debate, the Orange County Transportation Authority board voted in favor of adding a single free lane in each direction on the freeway, but against toll lanes.
OCTA Board OKs Next Step for Anaheim Streetcar
Anaheim
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Directors approve more environmental study but are increasingly questioning the high cost of the project and the apparent lack of financial contribution from Disneyland.
Huntington Beach Amends Ban on Dog and Cat Store Sales
Huntington Beach
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Instead of immediately banning sales at retail outlets, the City Council majority now wants to phase in the law over two years.
Huntington Beach Considers Reorganizing Police Department
Huntington Beach
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The plan would mean a “huge backlog” of domestic violence cases and police not responding to most non-injury traffic accidents.
Huntington Beach City Council Poised To Lift Fireworks Ban
Huntington Beach
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The ordinance passes over the strong objections of the city’s
fire and police chiefs.
HB Council Rejects Cell Phone Tower Near Wetlands
Huntington Beach
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The decision came after nearly a dozen residents spoke against
the proposal by T-Mobile to put a tower next to the protected area
in Bolsa Chica.
HB Council Debates Fireworks Ban
Huntington Beach
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Most council members support lifting the ban, despite strong
objections from the city’s fire and police chiefs.
Huntington Beach Council Cuts Time for Political Signs
Huntington Beach
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Candidates must wait an additional 25 days before posting
election signs. New regulations follow complaints by council member
of ‘visual blight’ caused by the signs.