Santa Ana officials will have to make a host of cuts to programs and services to quell an expected $19 million deficit years before their sales tax increase is set to start to expire.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inEconomy
Irvine Wrestles With Budget Shortfall Amid Questions on Future Stability
For the first time in years, Irvine leaders are looking at a $6 million shortfall and questions on whether their future budgets will be fully balanced.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Strips Cesar Chavez From Local Landmarks After Sexual Abuse Allegations
City officials are the latest in Santa Ana to expunge disgraced labor rights leader Cesar Chavez’s name and imagery from a park, public art and from a paid holiday.
Posted inEconomy
Fullerton Plays Hot Potato With Budget Crisis
While city leaders admit they knew about the problem for years, different leaders blamed one another for the city’s current economic straits as the deputy city manager said staff repeatedly warned them of the issue.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents could soon see their trash prices go up to manage composting and dumping fees as Fountain Valley officials are slated to consider hikes tonight.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Learn About History, Seeds and Sewing
Learn about OC history at Founders’ Park and how to sew through free events and workshops offered through public libraries, museums and parks this weekend.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Many Orange County Cities Fail At Low Income Housing Development
Cities across the county are warning state leaders they’re behind schedule on approving new housing units for construction.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
District Attorney Todd Spitzer Has Become Orange County’s Most Expensive Politician
Orange County taxpayers have spent nearly $18 million on lawsuits against both the DA and several of his top lieutenants over a series of alleged wrongdoings.
Posted inOrange
Orange to Again Ask Voters for a Sales Tax Increase to Save Budget
Orange residents are joining a growing contingency of OC voters likely to vote on a tax measure this November as more city leaders look to their constituents to bolster their budgets.
Posted inSanta Ana
Will Santa Ana Revive Sales Tax Measure or Make Budget Cuts?
Santa Ana residents might be joining a growing contingent of Orange County voters expected to weigh in on a tax measure in the upcoming election.
