Officials will not move forward with a proposed ballot measure that if approved would tax certain ridesharing trips to local city attractions like Disneyland.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim May Ask Voters to Tax Disneyland Ubers & Lyfts
Voters may decide in November if they want to tax ridesharing apps when they pick up and drop off visitors at the city’s most popular attractions including the Disneyland Resort.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Family of Autistic Man Killed by Irvine Police Question What Went Wrong in Fatal Encounter
The shooting came after police had been called to the house multiple times, but family members say Daniel Meltvedt could have been talked down.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Santana: Ladera Ranch Sparks National Debate on Tackling Toxics
Facing mounting concerns about kids getting rare cancers, Ladera Ranch residents are asking tough questions about the health impacts from herbicides and pesticides used in landscaping as well as other environmental factors like power lines.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Mosquito Control Warns of West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is spreading across Orange County as the season’s temperatures rise.
Posted inEconomy
Voters Across OC to Decide on Tax Hikes in November Amid Budget Woes
Costa Mesa officials are joining a host of other cities asking voters to consider raising taxes in November as elected officials across the region grapple with budget gaps.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Civic Headlines as Fullerton Moves to Defund 35 Vacant Staff Positions
Fullerton officials are looking to defund 35 vacant positions to stave off a yearslong budget deficit, Costa Mesa officials decided to keep the controversial license plate readers – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inSanta Ana
No Dumping: Santa Ana Officials Oppose County Planned Halfway House
Santa Ana officials are pushing back against county plans to put a halfway house in town, saying the city is not a “dumping ground” for OC’s social services programs and facilities.
Posted inGovernment
Recall Efforts, A Failed Sales Tax Proposal, An Ongoing Deficit: Fullerton’s Wild Ride
Fullerton leaders are struggling to balance the city’s budget amid a series of problems with their roads and efforts to launch a recall campaign against the mayor.
Posted inGovernment
How Much Money did Irvine Spend Remodeling City Hall?
City leaders are weighing a review of how much they spent remodeling city hall amid questions on the multimillion dollar renovation.
