San Juan Capistrano Moves Forward with Senior Housing Project
The city will see a new affordable housing project just off the 5 Freeway in San Juan Capistrano, with 50 units, specifically targeted toward low-income seniors.
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Laguna Beach Expresses Hesitation About Joining Controversial Green Power Agency
City officials postponed joining Orange County Power Authority to late 2027 after raising concerns about financial and operational uncertainties.
How Much is a City Council Member’s Time Worth?
Irvine Councilman William Go yanked a proposal to double elected leaders’ pay in his city, but Westminster leaders are discussing a similar proposal.
Adoption Fees Reduced For Hundreds of Pets at Orange County Animal Care
As of Aug. 6, there are 95 dogs and 212 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
As Roller Skating Comes Back, Orange County’s Roller Rinks Disappear
As the Fountain Valley Skating Center is due to be the last indoor roller rink standing in Orange County, the skating community is growing, leading people to wonder where they can go to continue chasing their love for the sport.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Newport Beach Sues Over Ballot Measure
Newport Beach officials are in a lawsuit over a ballot measure that could limit housing developments in the city, questions are surfacing in Brea over a tax-sharing agreement – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Laguna Beach Aims to Streamline Development Process
Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
OC Supervisors and Developer at Odds over Dana Point Harbor Remodel
While one county supervisor is asking for the developer to connect hospitality workers with new jobs as their old hotel gets torn down, the developer says it’s yet another wrench in a project that’s millions over budget.
Laguna Beach Calls on County to Cut Herbicide Use in Local Creek
Laguna Beach is looking to ask the OC Board of Supervisors to include Aliso Creek in their year-long pilot to cut down on herbicides and seek new vegetation removal methods, after residents voiced concerns of health and environmental issues.
Santa Ana Officials Ask to Join State Speed Camera Pilot Program
Officials are calling on state legislators to amend a California law in order to take part in a speed camera pilot program in an effort to curb traffic accidents and deaths.
Newport Beach Asks Judge to Block Ballot Initiative Aimed at Limiting Housing
A decision on whether the initiative goes on the ballot must be made in the next month for it to qualify for the November election, according to the county registrar.
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
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