City Hall

A Proposed Change to Mayoral and City Council Elections Aims for Majority Winners, but Arithmetic Shows This May Not Translate to a Majority of Registered Voters.

Candidates for Orange County Supervisor Have Outlined Their Stances on the County's Current Policies Regarding Vegetation Management in Local Creeks, Particularly Focusing on the Use of Chemical Herbicides.

A Special Closed-Door Meeting Will Consider New Contract Terms for Waste and Public Works Employees as a Strike Hiatus Allows County Landfills to Operate.

Initial Budget Decisions Include Revenue Increases, a Hiring Freeze, and a Targeted Reduction in City Employees Over the Next Two Fiscal Years.

A Recent Candidate Forum Highlighted a Projected $37 Million Budget Shortfall and Varying Approaches to Financial Oversight, Including Calls for Increased Transparency and an Independent City Auditor.

Over 400 County Workers Are Back on the Job as Their Union Enters Renewed Negotiations with County Supervisors, with a Potential Contract Vote Anticipated Friday.

Mediation Sessions Between County Officials and the Union Representing Waste and Public Workers Have Led to Hope for a Temporary Suspension of the Ongoing Strike.

The Cancellation of the Annual Free-Streets Event Is Part of a Broader City Plan to Decrease Spending and Increase Revenue, Aiming to Resolve a Projected $37 Million Shortfall by July 2028.

Activists and Residents Are Challenging the Orange County Water District's Maintenance Activities Along the Santa Ana River, Citing Harm to Migratory Bird Habitat and Disputing the Agency's Interpretation of Regulatory Agreements.

The Decision Includes a Temporary Policy Suspension and a New Entry Fee for Certain Events at the Venue.

New Measures and Investments Aim to Streamline Ballot Processing and Accelerate Election Night Results for Irvine Residents and All County Voters.

The City Council Voted 5-2 to Direct Staff to Refine a Long-Term Budget Adjustment Plan That Aims to Eliminate a Projected Structural Deficit by June 2028 Through Staff Reductions and Increased Fees.

New City Rules Require Expanded Public Notification and Conditional Use Permits for Facilities Handling Acutely Dangerous Chemicals.

Reports Indicate the Agency Has Not Fully Disclosed How It Delivers Renewable Energy, Raising Questions for Irvine and Other Member Cities.

While Two South County Cities Declared Emergencies After Recent Storm Damage, County Supervisors Are Split on a County-Wide Declaration Due to Potential Financial Drawbacks.

Recent Large-Scale Events at the Great Park Have Intensified Concerns About Event Capacity and Infrastructure, While Thousands of Irvine Residents on Caloptima Face Impending Federal Spending Cuts and Eligibility Changes.

County Supervisors Deliberate Privately on Dana Point Harbor Development, While a County Agency Faces Questions Over Public Records Concerning Mountain Lion Deaths.

The Proposed Measure Would Require New Owners of Certain Grocery Stores to Retain Existing Employees for 90 Days, Expanding on Current State Law.

A New Fee Structure for Great Park Event Parking Coincides with Legislative Efforts to Mandate Safety Courses for Young E-Bike Riders Across the State.