A new plan for South County roads raises the possibility of a toll road extension, while some question why the developer isn’t paying for the streets that accommodate their project.
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 inEquality & Equity
Orange County’s Public Anti-Hate Group Could Soon Get A Boost, Track Racism at Greater Level
The OC Human Relations Commission could be in line for expansion of resources and funding to monitor and combat hatred in the county at a greater scale.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Flush With Federal COVID Cash, OC Plans Major Spending on 2nd Mental Health Campus
County officials haven’t said much publicly about plans for a $75 million health operations center and $40 million mental health campus that’s slated to be built at the Great Park in Irvine.
Posted inOutdoors
Dana Point Harbor Boaters Get Ready to Sue Over Huge Rent Hike
Boaters say they’re effectively being evicted from the public harbor because the new rates are wrongfully based on what rents cost in the much wealthier, more amenity-rich Newport Harbor.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Does OC’s Homelessness Commission Actually Do Anything? Activists Say It’s Hopelessly Conflicted
At their most recent meeting, commissioners adjusted their meeting schedule and considered changes to their mission statement – but had no sign of recommending actions for how to improve homeless services.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Watching Orange County Supervisors Hot Wire the Public Health Department
Questions are rising about an OC Health Care Agency gag order stopping their doctors from updating Orange County residents about the pandemic.
Posted inGovernment
OC Asks Public for Input on Covid Recovery Spending, Months After Deciding How to Spend It
The biggest spending so far is on law enforcement salaries and OC’s first veteran’s cemetery.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Duran: Speech Supression Practiced at the OC Board of Supervisors
“he who decides must hear”
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Briceño: Orange County Must Vote No on the Recall
Orange County voters have received their ballots in the mail. This recall election could have dire consequences for our future. We must vote no to avoid a nightmare that could dismantle Orange County’s progress on COVID vaccines, economic recovery, climate resilience, and more.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Welcomes Afghan Refugees; Officials Call on Federal Government to Expedite Process
Afghan Americans in Orange County are worried about their families back east as the window to evacuate people from Afghanistan seems to be closing.
