While one county supervisor is asking for the developer to connect hospitality workers with new jobs as their old hotel gets torn down, the developer says it’s yet another wrench in a project that’s millions over budget.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inGovernment, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, State, Top Stories
Santa Ana Officials Ask to Join State Speed Camera Pilot Program
Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Asks Judge to Block Ballot Initiative Aimed at Limiting Housing
A decision on whether the initiative goes on the ballot must be made in the next month for it to qualify for the November election, according to the county registrar.
Posted inGovernment
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Marriott Pays Nearly $3 Million to Laid-Off Workers After Alleged Labor Law Violation
Anaheim Marriott executives have agreed to pay $2.75 million for over two dozen workers laid-off during the COVID-19 pandemic after allegedly violating a state worker recall law.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Brings Longtime City Manager Out of Retirement Amid Budget Crisis
After nearly a decade away, Irvine is bringing back an old city manager to fill in while they look for someone new to take over the role while grappling with bleak budget forecasts.
Posted inOrange
Orange Moves to Ban Smoking in Public Parks
Orange city council is looking to clamp down on smoking and vaping in public parks, a move that city officials have previously looked to as an option to curb homelessness.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Community Gardens’ Future Shrouded in Confusion, Transparency Concerns
Questions are mounting over the future of the city’s beloved community gardens after conflicting information from city staff and city management about the program in the wake of budget cuts.
Posted inInvestigative
Does Orange County’s Animal Care Director Live in California?
The head of Orange County’s embattled animal shelter is facing questions over remote work, with questions about how much time she spends between Texas and California.
Posted inState
Santana: OC Water District Called Out For Illegally Bulldozing Bird Nest in Santa Ana River
State regulators say the Orange County Water District illegally bulldozed a migratory bird nest in the Santa Ana River – a claim the district denies – as state and water district officials are expected to meet on the issue.
