Facing intense resident pressure to make various reforms after an FBI corruption probe surfaced in late May, city officials are deadlocked on making changes to their campaign finance policy.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Voters Could Decide on Allowing Cannabis Businesses in November
After Surf City voters failed to pass a measure that would have approved a cannabis business tax, voters are slated to decide whether or not to allow the shops on the ballot this November.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Will OC’s Green Energy Agency Release the Findings of CEO Whistleblower Complaint Investigation?
As member cities support an audit into the agency and criticize its leadership, some board members are calling for the release of an investigation into the CEO’s concerns.
Posted inHuntington Beach
HB Voters to Decide if City Council Can Hire Outside Attorneys & Other Charter Changes
After clashes between Huntington Beach City Council members and elected City Attorney Michael Gates, Surf City voters will decide if they want to make changes to their city charter.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Summer Art Festivals Return to Laguna Beach
After a year with varying COVID restrictions, it looks like a return to pre-pandemic conditions at the popular Laguna art festivals.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Where are the Free Outdoor Movies and Summer Concerts in Orange County?
Outdoor cinema and concert series are back this summer in O.C., giving a fun twist to how locals families can enjoy classic entertainment together.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach City Council and Elected Attorney Continue Clashing Over Employee Lawsuit
OC’s only elected city attorney, Michael Gates, battles with Huntington Beach City Council members as they contemplate amendments to the city charter and the power the attorney holds.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton City Council Members Consider Mandating Affordable Housing in New Developments
As cities struggle to get their housing plans approved by the state, Fullerton might mandate affordable housing in new developments as some city council members oppose the idea.
Posted inTop Stories
Grand Jury: OC Residents Lose Millions Each Year in Unclaimed Recycling Funds
With recycling centers dwindling drastically over the last 10 years, the OC Grand Jury encourages all cities to increase recycling efforts to minimize unclaimed recycling funds.
Posted inAnaheim
Who Will Be Anaheim’s Next Mayor Following an FBI Corruption Probe?
The clock is ticking for Anaheim’s city council to appoint a new mayor more than a month following Harry Sidhu’s resignation after revelations he’s the subject of an FBI corruption probe.
