Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Asian American Pacific Islander Month Celebrations, hikes and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
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Huntington Beach Loses Housing Mandate Lawsuit Against California
The loss means the city will have to either successfully appeal or create a new housing plan after city officials claimed Surf City was exempt from the housing mandates.
Anaheim Union High School District Scraps Dozens of Scheduled Teacher Layoffs
After protests, the Anaheim Union High School District board trustees reversed its decision to lay off dozens of teachers at the end of this school year.
City of Orange Eyes a Sales Tax Increase While Facing Massive Budget Deficit
While council members all said they needed to cut spending, no cuts were approved during their discussion on Tuesday night. Instead, many focused on a sales tax increase proposal and fees on local institutions.
Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
State Auditors to Investigate Huntington Beach’s Pacific Airshow Settlement
Auditors are slated to probe Huntington Beach’s multi-million dollar settlement with airshow operators after they sued the city, saying the decision to close the beach because of the 2021 oil spill lost them revenue.
Huntington Beach Considers Increasing Hotel Tax for Tourism Advertising
The jump would be funded by more taxes on out of town visitors amidst questions on how much tourism the agency brings in.
City of Orange Faces $19 Million Budget Shortfall, Major Service Cuts Loom
Almost every city department is facing multi-million dollar cuts after a decade of mismanaged budgets, according to city staff.
Will Fullerton Residents Keep Getting Cited for Blocking Street Sweeping?
Officials say street sweeping parking enforcement is needed to keep their stormwater system clean. Residents say citations are an undue burden in working class areas with limited parking.
New OC Animal Shelter Director Looks to Reconnect With Public
Monica Schmidt, who served as the assistant director for OC Animal Care since 2020, took over as the new permanent director earlier this month.
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Voice of OC Journalists Recognized as Finalists in Eight Categories for the 66th Annual SoCal Journalism Awards
Anaheim corruption coverage, Photography, and Columns from Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. are highlighted.
Voice of OC Announces New Board Member Anaheim Businessman Bill Taormina
Local Anaheim business leader and community activist Bill Taormina is joining the Voice of OC Board of Directors.
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