The state Senate passed bill SB 1327 on June 27 with a bipartisan vote of 27 to 7. The bill is now on its way to an Assembly vote. State Senator Steve […]
On the City Council Agenda for June 2 Meeting
The agenda for the upcoming meeting is very brief, containing only one regular item. However, this does not necessarily indicate that the meeting will be short. The item on the agenda is […]
Newman’s Landmark Textile Recycling Bill Advances in California Assembly
Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), a landmark, first-in-the-country, textile-recycling bill from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed the California Assembly Natural Resources Committee with a 9-3 vote. The bill, also known as the […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Homeless Encampments
Last year, 40% of homeless people slept under bridges, on sidewalks, in parks, cars, and abandoned buildings. The Supreme Court ruled that people without homes can be arrested and fined for […]
Store One hub for culinary entrepreneurship and workforce training to be built in Anaheim
A public-private partnership spearheaded by the city of Anaheim and supported by the Anaheim Community Foundation, Store One was envisioned to boost food business startups and build up the culinary workforce in […]
California beats Big Oil – again
What you need to know: Implementation of California’s law requiring 3,200-foot setbacks protecting neighborhoods from oil drilling can now begin after the oil industry announced it is dropping its referendum from November’s ballot. California […]
OC Sheriff’s Technology Center grand opening and ribbon cutting
The Sheriff’s Department hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center on June 27, which will bring three divisions under one roof for enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness. The […]
Orange County’s Only Children’s Advocacy Center Receives Re-accreditation and Expands Services
The Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) is once again nationally recognized as a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) through its renewed accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). The organization also awarded CAST […]
State Secures $5 Million in Funding for Southern California Veterans Cemetery
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) and Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Santa Ana) announced the inclusion of additional state funding for the Southern California Veterans Cemetery to be located in […]
California to assist with down payments for up to 1,700 first-generation homebuyers
Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program. The program provides potential homebuyers with vouchers offering up to […]
