Questions Emerge Over Why OC Officials Didn’t Seek Funding for Black Infant Health
Program leaders and some OC Supervisors question why county public health officials decided to not renew a state grant aimed at boosting Black maternal health, but health officials say the administrative cost behind the program was too high.
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Irvine Looks to Ask Voters About Ranked Choice Voting In November
City leaders are looking to put the question to the voters on November’s ballot, asking them if they’d like to change election systems to a new method known as ranked choice voting – a move that could quadruple election expenses.
Laguna Beach Residents Against Plans to Close Only Local Emergency Room
The outcry comes after a local hospital announced the closure of its emergency room in the face of multimillion dollar state mandates.
Santa Ana Officials to Purge City Commissions to Curb $13 Million Budget Gap
Santa Ana City Council members are poised to dissolve five city commissions Tuesday along with a host of other program cuts to help balance a $13 million budget deficit.
Huntington Beach Continues Grappling With Housing Mandates
Despite being hit with $50,000 monthly fines just last month because the city failed to comply with state housing mandates, officials continue digging their heels in on approving a housing plan.
OC District Attorney Suspends Controversial DNA Harvesting Program Amid Budget Cuts
The closure comes amid negotiations over a lawsuit settlement questioning the program’s constitutionality.
Chemical Tank Evacuation Relief Fund Closes Amid Too Many Applications
It’s no longer possible to apply for help through the fund, with residents waiting up to five business days to hear back on whether they qualified or not for assistance.
Laguna Beach Looking at Business and Hotel Tax Increases
City officials are looking at avenues for increased taxes in Laguna Beach, specifically geared toward day trippers’ pockets.
Orange County Gears up For Illegal Fireworks Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Cities across the county are kicking up enforcement and implementing ordinances to curb illegal fireworks ahead of a monumental Fourth of July weekend.
More Cats And Kittens Available For Adoption At OC Animal Care
As of June 11, there are 66 dogs and 127 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
OC Cities Continue Grappling With Call-in Public Comment
Ahead of a state law deadline, Orange County cities are figuring out ways to allow residents to call into city council meetings to give public comments.
Laguna Woods Outlines Fines, Stricter Rules Against Feeding Wildlife
Laguna Woods City Council members unanimously voted to make stricter wildlife feeding regulations due to safety concerns about coyotes attacking pets, with fines starting at $100.
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