Anaheim officials are swapping land with developers who promise to build a museum on the lot by 2032. State high speed rail officials say the swap will interfere with their plans for a bullet train that won’t be done till 2040.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Huntington Beach Approves Police Raises Amid Budget Deficit Projections
Surf City police officers will receive an 18% raise over the next three years despite concerns from the mayor and city treasurer on what it means for the city’s long-term finances.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Councilwoman’s Public Speaking Ban Lifted after Bribery Case Dismissed
After a judge dismissed attempted bribery charges against controversial Councilwoman Amy Phan West, her colleagues are now letting her speak at public events after concerns she was campaigning on the taxpayers dollar.
Posted inAnaheim
Angels Owner Arte Moreno Sells Baseball Team Four Years After Stadium Deal Flop
Angels owner Arte Moreno has reached an agreement to sell a controlling interest of the baseball team to the owner of Los Angeles Rams – years after a corruption scandal upended his efforts to buy Angel Stadium.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Can Huntington Beach Afford Raises for Police Officers?
City leaders are questioning if they can afford an 18% raise for officers amid a growing budget deficit.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s Neediest Families to Face New Hurdles For Medi-Cal; CalOptima Membership Shrinks
CalOptima and Social Services officials warn it’s going to be harder for low income families to keep their public health insurance under federal cuts and eligibility changes as OC’s health plan for the poor loses members.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Greenlights HOA Cameras in Public Streets
City officials approved to permanently incorporate a pilot program that allows homeowner associations to apply to install security cameras within public rights-of-ways.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Cities Increasingly Embracing Homeland Security Grants For Cooperation With Border Patrol
Newport Beach and Orange officials are the latest in OC to accept grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Local officials say the grants are to combat drug trafficking but others worry it could co-op police for immigration enforcement.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County’s Cold War on Labor: Frozen Vacancies and Limited Raises
While county unions generally receive raises from county supervisors, this year they’re facing more limited raises amid a shrinking work force and a 25% raise for supervisors.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Election’s Chief Rejects Newport Beach Initiatives Ordered by Judge
It’s now unclear when Newport Beach voters could vote on a series of initiatives aimed at expanding transparency, establishing term limits and shifting the city to district elections.
