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Tag: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County’s five supervisors run a $10.5 billion county government, from public health and jails to the unincorporated areas no city covers. We cover their votes, their budget and the decisions that reach every city.
Posted inCountywide
Veterans Cemetery in Orange County Gets Approval From Governor Gavin Newsom
State agencies now move forward with studying a site at Gypsum Canyon and producing a cost-estimate for how much the cemetery site costs.
Posted inOutdoors
Laguna Beach Moves To Take Over County Beaches
The proposal would nearly double the length of the coastline the city is responsible for maintaining.
Posted inCountywide
What Questions Do You Have for the People Who Want to Run Your Government?
It can be tough to quickly compare November election candidates. Voice of OC is putting real questions to candidates – and inviting readers to submit ideas.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: 5.7% of OC’s Beginning of the Year Homeless Population is Now Dead, with 41 Homeless Deaths in August, 328 for the Year
With 41 deaths among people “without fixed abode” in August, 328 for the year so far, a full 5.7% of the County’s beginning of the year homeless population (by the PIT Count reported to be 5718) is now dead. It has been reported that $1.4 billion is being spent annually in OC on homelessness, yet we continue to have families with small kids and seniors with disabilities being asked to stay on the street while the County takes its time to process them and then search for options to shelter or house them. How is any of this possible?
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC State Legislators’ Concerns Trigger State Investigation of OC Power Authority
This will be the third audit of the agency announced this year as legislators cite concerns over transparency and competency ahead of the program’s launch.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Power Authority Disputes Accusations of Secrecy, Completes $200 Million in Power Purchases
A leader of the agency said while there’s work to be done with transparency, they’re headed in the right direction.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Power Authority to Respond to Transparency Concerns Today
The agency’s responses today could determine whether or not the Orange County Board of Supervisors remains onboard for the future.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Animal Activists Call on County Supervisors to Reopen Animal Shelter
Residents want county-run shelter to allow visitors to see more animals and reinstate its trap, neuter and release program for feral and abandoned cats.
Posted inOutdoors
Veterans Cemetery Bill Clears CA Legislature, Reaching Governor’s Desk After Tense Debate
If Newsom signs the bill, state agencies can begin studying a potential home for the cemetery in Gypsum Canyon.
