Two high-profile Republicans could be running against each other for a chunk of Orange County voters, while one of the county’s largest MAGA strongholds will now be represented by a progressive Democrat.
Tag: Will O’Neill
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Which Way Will OC Swing on California’s Congressional Redistricting Election?
More Orange County politicians are weighing in on Prop. 50 – a statewide redistricting measure on California’s Nov. 4 special election ballot opposed by Republicans and championed by Democrats.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Costing Out Voter ID Gets Political in OC
A public critique about the costs of implementing national Voter ID at the local level has triggered rare political drama for OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Why Do OC Police Departments Use Drones Blacklisted by Federal Government?
Most of the county law enforcement’s drone fleet comes from a single company that could soon be banned from operating in the U.S. after the Department of Defense blacklisted them.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA State Bill Looks to Give Cities Regulation Over Sober Living Homes
It comes as cities throughout Orange County and California struggle with regulating sober living and other group homes that are a nuisance to neighborhoods – something local officials fear Prop 1 could worsen.
Posted inGovernment
Newport Beach City Leaders Question Tourism Advertising Spending
City leaders had some tough questions over how their money is being spent on tourism advertising, and there weren’t many answers on Tuesday night.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Pushes Ahead With $23 Million Lecture Hall
While the city council majority argued it would be a new cultural hub for the city, others argued it wasn’t the right way to spend the city’s funds.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Looks to Curb Street Camping, Add More Shelter Beds
Newport Beach officials are looking to implement an anti-camping ordinance and add five more beds to their homeless shelter.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
CA Auditor Bashes State’s Mandated Housing Numbers, Says Process Is Flawed, Lacks Oversight
While Orange County leaders have railed against the mandated new housing numbers, a new state report found state officials may have undercounted how many houses they need.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
New Housing Plans Pit OC Cities Against Sacramento Over State Mandated Housing Goals
State and city officials have bumped heads over control on zoning and housing issues amid California’s housing crisis while local advocates call for more affordable homes.
