Residents may get to decide if they want to give up their power to directly elect three city official positions including the city attorney. Critics call the move political.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Commissioner’s Firing Raises Questions About Standards For Serving on City Panels
Commissioner Leonard Lahtinen raised concerns about a chamber of Commerce backed-resident group, Anaheim First. He was fired the same night the group made its return.
Posted inIrvine
Questions Surface on Retail Businesses in Great Park as Development Ramps Up
While the city council continues approving projects with private funding, their primary development partners have mostly stayed out of the limelight.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Local Lawyers Vying To Become OC’s Next Top Prosecutor Sound Off
Candidates in a heated race to become Orange County’s next district attorney participated in a debate this week answering questions from the public – except Incumbent DA Spitzer.
Posted inTheater
OC Theatre Guild Announces Winners at Its Inaugural Awards Ceremony
Orange County theater companies big and small came together Monday night to honor local productions during the groups first awards night.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Denies Breaking State Law While Agreeing to $96 Million Fine for Breaking State Law
City officials are also calling the fine a “settlement,” while state officials consider it a penalty for violating the Surplus Land Act. The money is slated to build 1,000 units of affordable housing.
Posted inAnaheim
With Angel Stadium Sale Cleared, ‘Anaheim First’ Makes a Comeback
A city commissioner, who’s criticized the group, is also slated to get fired Tuesday night.
Posted inNEWS
Garden Grove Abruptly Ends Willowick Development Talks
The move surrounding one of central county’s last large open green spaces has sparked surprise and disappointment among stakeholders and nearby city officials.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA Auditor Bashes State’s Mandated Housing Numbers, Says Process Is Flawed, Lacks Oversight
While Orange County leaders have railed against the mandated new housing numbers, a new state report found state officials may have undercounted how many houses they need.
Posted inMusic
Danny Elfman Percussion Concerto Makes Its North American Premiere in Orange County
The former frontman for Oingo Boingo talks about composing classical music, performing at Coachella and the good old, rock ‘n’ roll days.
