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Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.

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Some local officials are in support of a statewide measure on the November ballot that would increase penalties for certain drug & theft crimes. Critics say it will over crowd prisons.

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]]> 3202537 Some OC Cities Privatize Parking Enforcement For Higher Ticket Revenue https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/some-oc-cities-privatize-parking-enforcement-for-higher-ticket-revenue/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200084

Facing budget woes and difficulties enforcing parking rules on their own, some OC cities are looking for help from a private company to write more tickets and in turn generate more revenue.

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Facing budget woes and difficulties enforcing parking rules on their own, some OC cities are looking for help from a private company to write more tickets and in turn generate more revenue.

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]]> 3200084 Stanton City Leaders Dream of a New Downtown https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/stanton-city-leaders-dream-of-a-new-downtown/ Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197531

City Council Members adopt new plans to redevelop downtown in a city grappling with problematic motels on Beach Boulevard.

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City Council Members adopt new plans to redevelop downtown in a city grappling with problematic motels on Beach Boulevard.

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]]> 3197531 More Orange County Cities Overhaul Campaign Finance Rules https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/more-orange-county-cities-overhaul-campaign-finance-rules/ Wed, 29 May 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197524

In the aftermath of a public corruption scandal in Anaheim, some OC cities are increasing campaign contributions limits and making changes to their campaign finance rules.

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In the aftermath of a public corruption scandal in Anaheim, some OC cities are increasing campaign contributions limits and making changes to their campaign finance rules.

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]]> 3197524 A Look at What Cannabis Taxes Fund in Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/a-look-at-what-cannabis-taxes-fund-in-orange-county/ Wed, 01 May 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196669

In an effort to boost finances, some city officials in Orange County rely on taxes collected from cannabis to help maintain community services, along with providing funding for enforcement as city officials wrestle with regulating the substance.

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In an effort to boost finances, some city officials in Orange County rely on taxes collected from cannabis to help maintain community services, along with providing funding for enforcement as city officials wrestle with regulating the substance.

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]]> 3196669 Will Stanton Switch to Publicly Funded Elections? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/will-stanton-switch-to-publicly-funded-elections/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196549

Officials in one of OC’s smallest cities are researching publicly funded elections in the aftermath of a public corruption scandal in nearby Anaheim – the county’s largest city.

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Officials in one of OC’s smallest cities are researching publicly funded elections in the aftermath of a public corruption scandal in nearby Anaheim – the county’s largest city.

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]]> 3196549 Stanton Moves to Allow Cannabis Delivery Services https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/stanton-moves-to-allow-cannabis-delivery-services/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3195791

City officials are moving forward with the plan in hopes of generating more tax revenue for Stanton’s coffers.

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City officials are moving forward with the plan in hopes of generating more tax revenue for Stanton’s coffers.

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]]> 3195791 Stanton Extends Ban on New Smoke Shops in Crackdown on Flavored Tobacco https://voiceofoc.org/2024/03/stanton-extends-ban-on-new-smoke-shops-in-crackdown-on-flavored-tobacco/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3194335

Stanton officials are extending a ban on smoke shops raising concerns about underage smoking amidst a recent state law barring flavored tobacco.

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Stanton officials are extending a ban on smoke shops raising concerns about underage smoking amidst a recent state law barring flavored tobacco.

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]]> 3194335 Stanton Issues Moratorium on New Motels Over Prostitution, Drugs and Crime https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/stanton-issues-moratorium-on-new-motels-over-prostitution-drugs-and-crime/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191242

In effort to protect public safety and decrease police calls, Stanton officials are putting a temporary moratorium on motels – which they say have become crime hot spots.

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In effort to protect public safety and decrease police calls, Stanton officials are putting a temporary moratorium on motels – which they say have become crime hot spots.

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]]> 3191242 Stanton Council Condemns Terrorism as OC Officials Weigh in on Palestine and Israel https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/stanton-council-condemns-terrorism-as-oc-officials-weigh-in-on-palestine-and-israel/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191217

Officials in Stanton are the latest in Orange County to take a stance on the bloodshed in Israel and Palestine that started over two months ago.

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Officials in Stanton are the latest in Orange County to take a stance on the bloodshed in Israel and Palestine that started over two months ago.

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]]> 3191217 Santa Ana Council Members to Take A Stance on Israel and Palestine Tonight https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/santa-ana-council-members-to-take-a-stance-on-israel-and-palestine-tonight/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3190058

Officials in Santa Ana might become the first in Orange County to pass a resolution in support of a permanent ceasefire as more elected officials weigh in on Israel and Palestine.

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Officials in Santa Ana might become the first in Orange County to pass a resolution in support of a permanent ceasefire as more elected officials weigh in on Israel and Palestine.

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]]> 3190058 What Could Campaign Finance Reform Look Like in Two OC Cities? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/what-could-campaign-finance-reform-look-like-in-two-oc-cities/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3189943

Officials in at least two Orange County cities are debating making campaign finance reforms in the wake of the county’s recent public corruption scandal. Will it limit undue influence?

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Officials in at least two Orange County cities are debating making campaign finance reforms in the wake of the county’s recent public corruption scandal. Will it limit undue influence?

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]]> 3189943 Stanton Restricts Pedestrian Activity Near Street Medians and Drive-Thrus https://voiceofoc.org/2023/11/stanton-restricts-pedestrian-activity-near-street-medians-and-drive-thrus/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3189516

The new law comes after California decriminalized jaywalking. It prevents people from sitting or standing on street medians or drive-thru exits.

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The new law comes after California decriminalized jaywalking. It prevents people from sitting or standing on street medians or drive-thru exits.

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]]> 3189516 Stanton Residents Will Vote on Term Limits for Mayor Next Year https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/stanton-residents-will-vote-on-term-limits-for-mayor-next-year/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186653

Stanton City Council members voted in September to create a ballot measure that would impose a two-term limit on the mayor.

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Stanton City Council members voted in September to create a ballot measure that would impose a two-term limit on the mayor.

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]]> 3186653 Coalition of North OC Churches Creates Low-Interest Loans to Curb Homelessness https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/coalition-of-north-oc-churches-creates-low-interest-loans-to-curb-homelessness/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3184708

A coalition of Catholic churches is offering a 2% loan program to low-income families in an effort to get them off the streets or prevent them from falling into homelessness.

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A coalition of Catholic churches is offering a 2% loan program to low-income families in an effort to get them off the streets or prevent them from falling into homelessness.

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]]> 3184708 Stanton Voters to Decide on Extending Term Limits For City Council Members https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/stanton-voters-to-decide-on-extending-term-limits-for-city-council-members/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3183632

Residents are expected to decide if they want to establish a three-term limit for the mayor’s seat and the rest of their city council members in the 2024 election.

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Residents are expected to decide if they want to establish a three-term limit for the mayor’s seat and the rest of their city council members in the 2024 election.

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]]> 3183632 Stanton Voters Might Decide on Term Limits for Future Mayors https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/stanton-voters-might-decide-on-term-limits-for-future-mayors/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3183485

City council members at Tuesday’s meeting will consider calling for an ordinance defining term limits for future mayors be placed on the November 2024 ballot.

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City council members at Tuesday’s meeting will consider calling for an ordinance defining term limits for future mayors be placed on the November 2024 ballot.

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]]> 3183485 Stanton Further Restricts Street Vending, Limits Sales Near Youth Centers https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/stanton-further-restricts-street-vending-limits-sales-near-youth-centers/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3183253

As cities across Orange County start to crackdown on what they call illegal street vending, Stanton officials look to further limit where vendors can sell.

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As cities across Orange County start to crackdown on what they call illegal street vending, Stanton officials look to further limit where vendors can sell.

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]]> 3183253 Stanton Residents May be Able to Vote on Mayoral Term Limits in 2024 https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/headline-stanton-residents-may-be-able-to-vote-on-mayoral-term-limits-in-2024/ Mon, 22 May 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3172106

The City Council voted 3-2 to continue research on adding a mayor term limit item to the November 2024 ballot.

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The City Council voted 3-2 to continue research on adding a mayor term limit item to the November 2024 ballot.

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]]> 3172106 Are OC’s Street Vendors ‘Unfair Competition’ or Fuel for the Community? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/are-ocs-street-vendors-unfair-competition-or-fuel-for-the-community/ Wed, 10 May 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171826

More OC officials are cracking down on street vendors with some calling these typically immigrant merchants unfair competition to storefronts as opposed to entrepreneurs.

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More OC officials are cracking down on street vendors with some calling these typically immigrant merchants unfair competition to storefronts as opposed to entrepreneurs.

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