A bus driver strike may come Feb. 15. Meanwhile, Orange County public transit officials and the drivers’ union are scheduled to meet again for labor talks Wednesday.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC Residents Face Electricity Rate Hike As New Clean Energy Agency Prepares To Launch
The switch was originally touted as a cheaper option. Meanwhile, the agency released a financial statement showing much of its starting cash has run dry.
Posted inEducation
A North OC School District Jumps Into the Battle Over Student Vaccine Mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda joins some other OC school districts opposing the incoming COVID vaccine mandates, which aren’t expected until the FDA fully authorizes it for younger children.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Wants OC Court to Bar Officials From Disclosing Secret Discussions Even If Illegal
The city claims there’s restrictions in state law that bars sworn declarations from two high-ranking officials who say city council members illegally decided to sell Angel Stadium in secret.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: As Omicron Eases, Orange County Ponders The Future of The Public Health Department
This week, county supervisors are slated to appoint a health officer, which offers an opportunity to ask just what should OC’s most public doctor focus on moving forward?
Posted inOutdoors
Battle for the Dana Point Headlands Pits Coastal Access Against Endangered Animals
Dana Point is suing the Center for Natural Land Management over public access along trails in the conservation area, while the organization argues it will negatively affect the environment.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Mission Viejo To Again Discuss Extending Council Member Terms Ahead of November Election
When elected in 2020, voters were told city councilmembers Brian Goodell and Trish Kelley would only run two years, but they could stay in office until 2024.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Cities Continue Grappling With State Mandated Housing Goals This Week
With an upcoming state deadline, cities are adopting plans that could bring almost 200,000 new homes to OC in the next eight years amid California’s housing crisis.
Posted inGovernment
Anaheim Calls on State to Back Off on Angel Stadium Land Sale
City officials rejected claims by the state housing department that Anaheim violated the Surplus Land Act when the stadium was sold.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival Returns to Anaheim
The 42nd O.C. Black History Parade and Unity Festival returns to downtown Anaheim on Saturday to celebrate diversity and Black culture in Orange County with food, music and art.
