While the Lincoln Club used to be one of the biggest political machines in Orange County, the results from this year’s election show their influence is waning.
Tag: Pat Bates
Posted inPolitics & Elections
‘Sky Fell’: Is OC’s Old Brand of Conservative Republican Sunsetting?
The old brand of conservative republican that dominated OC politics seems to be dying out as Democrats gain a greater edge and a new form of Republican emerges.
Posted inCOAST
Democrats Poised to Take Majority on OC Board of Supervisors for First Time in Decades
If Katrina Foley’s lead holds, Democrats will have their first majority since the 1970s on the powerful board.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Here’s a Twist: OC Sheriff Union is Attacking the Republican and Backing the Democrat in a High-Stakes Race
It’s the critical race that will decide which party has a majority on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South OC Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
What Should Orange County Do With an Extra $49 Million?
County officials are expecting to have tens of millions of extra taxpayer dollars, thanks to a surge in property tax collections from the skyrocketing housing market. How should those extra dollars be spent?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Officials Kill Live Streaming and Remote Comments at OC’s Homeless Commission Meetings
Local leaders said the change “doesn’t make sense” and undermines public trust.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South County Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about what they’d do about challenges like homelessness, housing affordability and open space.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Richards: State Legislature Defies Constitution to Wipe Out Single Family Zoning
California legislators want to eliminate single family zoning and replace quiet neighborhoods with high density, multi-family units. Sold as a housing solution, Senate Bills 9 and 10 are a gift to developers who can override local land use planning and defy voters who have a stake in their communities.
Posted inNEWS
Toll Road Officials Keep Battling Efforts to Drop South OC Toll Road Extension, Defend Financial Health
TCA directors in March dropped a slew of controversial proposals to extend the 241 toll road. Now they’re using paid lobbyists to oppose a state bill affirming their own move.
