Many cities are struggling with how they can give pay raises to police officers amid growing budget deficits.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inAnaheim
Who’s Responsible for Angel Stadium Repairs Amid Team Sale?
As residents continue to wait to find out the condition of Angel Stadium, the team is on the verge of getting a new owner. Who will be responsible for paying any needed repairs?
Posted inStanton
Stanton Uses Homeless Emergency to Demolish Public Nuisance Building
The city of Stanton is gearing up to spend over $100,000 to demolish an abandoned four-plex occupied by homeless people who city officials say have become a danger to the surrounding community.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Residents Across OC Increasingly Pushback on Flock Cameras
Activists are calling on Santa Ana leaders to get rid of their contract for Flock cameras amid privacy concerns, while Fullerton residents are expected to receive an update on how the cameras are being used in their city.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Newport Beach’s Phantom Election
A split city council moved forward on Friday with hosting an election despite the county elections team refusing to help them amid questions about its legality.
Posted inOrange
Orange Explores What to do if Sales Tax Proposal Fails in November
Orange officials want to know what their options are to address their structural budget deficit if two tax increases measures expected to bring $40 million annually fail in November as city staff warn layoffs could come if that happens.
Posted inOutdoors
Where to Stay Cool in Orange County Amid Extreme Heat
Residents can seek relief from the hot weather at a host of public buildings throughout Orange County as heat continues to beat down on the region.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Can Democrats Retake Huntington Beach City Council Using Republicans’ Strategy?
Huntington Beach’s Democrats are running as a slate this year, while the Republican Party’s candidates are a little more fractured over what direction to go.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
La Habra Shelter in Place Order Lifted After Orange Plume Hovers Above City Hall Neighborhood
It remains unclear what caused the chemical leak, which sent up a large orange plume above the city for several hours.
Posted inAnaheim
A Park Without Parking: Anaheim Sets up Open Space on Santa Ana River
City staff say there is no parking planned for the new open space but that could change in the future with development at Angel Stadium – something officials have repeatedly denied any long term talks about.
