City council members haven’t publicly discussed the issue, with one councilman saying talks are happening entirely in secret. If they opt for the fine, the city is left with only $54 million from stadium sale.
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Posted inCountywide
County Board of Education Sued For Reappointing One Of Its Members After Resignation
The suit targets trustee Tim Shaw again, arguing his reappointment to the board last year violated state law.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Bladder Infections, Padded Underwear ‘Just Part of the Job’ for Some OC Bus Drivers, Say Those Decrying Bathroom Break Policies
In the midst of stalled labor talks and the prospect of a bus driver strike, union leaders are detailing what they call the “human dignity” issues, the pressures, and working conditions drivers face on the job.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
More OC Cities Adopt Housing Plans After a Battle Against State Housing Mandates
With an approaching deadline, Orange County cities are approving their housing plans while trying to zone for the state-mandated 180,00 new homes throughout the county.
Posted inEconomy
Are Cannabis Businesses Coming to Dana Point?
Dana Point becomes the latest Orange County city to debate whether or not to allow cannabis shops.
Posted inEducation
After Mask Revolt, Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board Meetings to Resume Next Week
School board President Carrie Buck twice cancelled January’s meeting because people refused to mask up inside the meeting chambers, angering some parents while drawing praise from others.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Some North OC Cities Face an Identity Crisis When Building New Housing
Brea residents fight against new housing to keep the small-town atmosphere, while Fullerton looks to become more of a college town after approving new student housing by the university.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Fight Over Controversial Huntington Beach Desal Project Enters Final Lap in March
The 20-year fight could end at the California Coastal Commission’s scheduled March 17 hearing on the plant.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Battle Breaks Out Over Voting Maps to Elect Orange County’s Next Board of Education
OC Board of Education members decided to send their own election map to the county Registrar of Voters on Tuesday, despite a Superior Court Judge saying another map should be used.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What Will Orange County Cities’ Representation Look Like After This Year?
City officials will decide how to cut up their cities into voting districts based on new census data – a decision that will impact elections for the next decade.
