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Volunteer opportunities, dance performances 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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Volunteer opportunities, dance performances 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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]]> 3202073 Santana: Where to Find a Good Political Debate in OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/santana-where-to-find-a-good-political-debate-in-oc/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202217

Over the next few weeks, residents and potential voters across a host of cities will be able to see debates for city council and school board candidates. Not so for congressional candidates.

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Over the next few weeks, residents and potential voters across a host of cities will be able to see debates for city council and school board candidates. Not so for congressional candidates.

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]]> 3202217 Fountain Valley to Test Out a Four-Day Work Week at City Hall https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/fountain-valley-to-test-out-a-four-day-work-week-at-city-hall/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197787

City officials are expected to roll out a new work week for city employees, which would mean city hall would be open four days a week – but at extended hours.

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City officials are expected to roll out a new work week for city employees, which would mean city hall would be open four days a week – but at extended hours.

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]]> 3197787 Fountain Valley Allows Digital Freeway Advertising; Will Drivers be Distracted? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/fountain-valley-allows-digital-freeway-advertising-will-drivers-be-distracted/ Mon, 06 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196692

A local RV dealer says the sign will drum up more business for his shop but some residents and officials worry it will cause a distraction for drivers.

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A local RV dealer says the sign will drum up more business for his shop but some residents and officials worry it will cause a distraction for drivers.

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]]> 3196692 Fountain Valley Looks to Regulate Sober Living Homes https://voiceofoc.org/2023/11/fountain-valley-looks-to-regulate-sober-living-homes/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3187191

Proposed regulations could include buffer zones and a stricter permitting process.

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Proposed regulations could include buffer zones and a stricter permitting process.

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]]> 3187191 Will Hard Financial Straits Turn Westminster Into A City of Lights? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/07/will-hard-financial-straits-turn-westminster-into-a-city-of-lights/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3179950

Billboards can be an unsightly consequence of local government inaction – one that’s opened up yet another city in SoCal to towering digital screens.

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Billboards can be an unsightly consequence of local government inaction – one that’s opened up yet another city in SoCal to towering digital screens.

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]]> 3179950 How Much Should the Public Pay Local Politicians? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/07/how-much-should-the-public-pay-local-politicians/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3178539

Fountain Valley is the latest to debate compensation, with council members ultimately saying no to increasing council member pay.

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Fountain Valley is the latest to debate compensation, with council members ultimately saying no to increasing council member pay.

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]]> 3178539 The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/the-deepest-and-darkest-pockets-at-your-local-city-hall/ Thu, 04 May 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171555

Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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]]> 3171555 Divided Fountain Valley City Council Raises Campaign Contribution Limits https://voiceofoc.org/2023/04/divided-fountain-valley-city-council-raises-campaign-contribution-limits/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170420

New limits were considered due in part to state law and inflation.

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New limits were considered due in part to state law and inflation.

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]]> 3170420 Fountain Valley Bans Short-Term Rentals  https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/fountain-valley-bans-short-term-rentals/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165808

AirBnb and other short-term rental options will cease further operations in the city.

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AirBnb and other short-term rental options will cease further operations in the city.

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]]> 3165808 Public Interaction With All Wildlife Banned in Fountain Valley; Law Comes After Coyote Attack  https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/public-interaction-with-all-wildlife-banned-in-fountain-valley-law-comes-after-coyote-attack/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164739

Fountain Valley residents and visitors cannot feed, disturb, or have any contact with wildlife on city property, actions that will be prohibited starting Nov. 5.

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Fountain Valley residents and visitors cannot feed, disturb, or have any contact with wildlife on city property, actions that will be prohibited starting Nov. 5.

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]]> 3164739 Fountain Valley Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Did The Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/fountain-valley-voters-are-picking-their-city-council-what-did-the-candidates-say/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164780

Candidates answered questions on addiction recovery homes, state housing laws, and collecting revenue without taxing residents.

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Candidates answered questions on addiction recovery homes, state housing laws, and collecting revenue without taxing residents.

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]]> 3164780 This Orange County High School Baseball Team Just Won Its First League Title in 54 Years https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/this-orange-county-high-school-baseball-team-just-won-its-first-league-title-in-54-years/ Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3153013

Fountain Valley’s Los Amigos High School varsity baseball Head Coach Aaron Pines, who confronts his own fight off the field, built a winning culture from the ground up.

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Fountain Valley’s Los Amigos High School varsity baseball Head Coach Aaron Pines, who confronts his own fight off the field, built a winning culture from the ground up.

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]]> 3153013 Fountain Valley City Council Members Will Soon Take on OC’s Housing Debate https://voiceofoc.org/2022/03/fountain-valley-city-council-members-will-soon-take-on-ocs-housing-debate/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:57:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3150674

Some city planning commissioners said a new apartment development will help them hit the state-mandated new housing goal – an issue cities across OC have been struggling with.

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Some city planning commissioners said a new apartment development will help them hit the state-mandated new housing goal – an issue cities across OC have been struggling with.

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]]> 3150674 Some Early CA Redistricting Map Sketches Raise Concerns Little Saigon Could Be Split Up  https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/some-early-ca-redistricting-map-sketches-raise-concerns-little-saigon-could-be-split-up/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:05:58 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3145086

Redistricting officials say they’re only “visualizations” of what the maps could look like. Others say they send a signal that Little Saigon’s representation could undergo critical change.

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Redistricting officials say they’re only “visualizations” of what the maps could look like. Others say they send a signal that Little Saigon’s representation could undergo critical change.

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]]> 3145086 Fountain Valley City Council Approves $200,000 to Bolster Outdoor Dining at Shopping Center https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/fountain-valley-city-council-approves-200000-to-bolster-outdoor-dining-at-shopping-center/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:03:38 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3143455

Outdoor dining amenities will be added at the Fountain Valley Town Center to benefit city residents, visitors, and help local business owners who were negatively impacted by COVID-19. 

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Outdoor dining amenities will be added at the Fountain Valley Town Center to benefit city residents, visitors, and help local business owners who were negatively impacted by COVID-19. 

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]]> 3143455 New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators https://voiceofoc.org/2021/09/new-housing-bills-allowing-for-denser-neighborhoods-sharply-divide-ocs-state-legislators/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:43:25 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3137320

If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.

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If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.

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]]> 3137320 County Moves Forward With Large Party Honoring Staff, Hours After Body Was Found in Lake Next Door https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/county-moves-forward-with-large-party-honoring-staff-hours-after-body-was-found-in-lake-next-door/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 22:20:15 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3134241

At 2 p.m., sheriff officials were on site conducting the investigation. Starting at 3 p.m., county officials planned to hold a major appreciation cookout for coronavirus workers next to the lake.

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At 2 p.m., sheriff officials were on site conducting the investigation. Starting at 3 p.m., county officials planned to hold a major appreciation cookout for coronavirus workers next to the lake.

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]]> 3134241 Officials Shut Down Public Presentation of Multi-Million Dollar Mile Square Park Plan https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/officials-shut-down-public-presentation-of-multi-million-dollar-mile-square-park-plan/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:41:10 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3133414

When a county supervisor tried this week to have staff publicly present where taxpayer money would be going at Mile Square Park, she got shut down.

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When a county supervisor tried this week to have staff publicly present where taxpayer money would be going at Mile Square Park, she got shut down.

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]]> 3133414 One of OC’s Most Popular Parks is Up for Big Changes; Some City Officials Have Concerns https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/one-of-ocs-most-popular-parks-is-up-for-big-changes-some-city-officials-have-concerns/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:30:34 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3132874

Mile Square Regional Park is up for a revamp that would shift 93 acres of golf course into a nature camp, play area, amphitheater, meadow and other uses. City officials say there wasn’t enough public input, while the county says it already did major outreach.

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Mile Square Regional Park is up for a revamp that would shift 93 acres of golf course into a nature camp, play area, amphitheater, meadow and other uses. City officials say there wasn’t enough public input, while the county says it already did major outreach.

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