Laguna Niguel https://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/south-county/laguna-niguel/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:02:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Laguna Niguel https://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/south-county/laguna-niguel/ 32 32 128151149 South OC Loses Laguna Hills DMV https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/south-oc-loses-laguna-hills-dmv/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202812

The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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]]> 3202812 Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/free-things-to-do-this-weekend-across-oc-30/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202073

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 Two South OC Cities Allegedly Refused to Pay Up Over Voting Rights Lawsuit https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/two-south-oc-cities-allegedly-refused-to-pay-up-over-voting-rights-lawsuit/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202094

Roughly a year after an attorney brought forth claims of cities breaking voting rights laws that led to a transition to district elections, she says the cities are refusing to pay her fees.

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Roughly a year after an attorney brought forth claims of cities breaking voting rights laws that led to a transition to district elections, she says the cities are refusing to pay her fees.

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]]> 3202094 Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/free-things-to-do-this-weekend-across-oc-26/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200557

Nature journaling, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.

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Nature journaling, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.

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]]> 3200557 Laguna Niguel Is Latest Orange County City to Tighten E-Bike Rules https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/laguna-niguel-is-latest-orange-county-city-to-tighten-e-bike-rules/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3193310

The south county city is the latest to grapple with e-bike regulation and safety as the electric vehicles grow in popularity.

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The south county city is the latest to grapple with e-bike regulation and safety as the electric vehicles grow in popularity.

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]]> 3193310 Largest Orange County School District Rejects Parental Notification Policy https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/largest-orange-county-school-district-rejects-parental-notification-policy/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186642

Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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]]> 3186642 Laguna Niguel Appoints Second New Council Member This Year https://voiceofoc.org/2023/06/laguna-niguel-appoints-second-new-council-member-this-year/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:42:31 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3175341

After seeing the second city council resignation within two months, Laguna Niguel council members appointed a retired Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy to fill the vacancy.

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After seeing the second city council resignation within two months, Laguna Niguel council members appointed a retired Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy to fill the vacancy.

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]]> 3175341 Laguna Niguel Looks to Appoint Another Council Member in Second Vacancy This Year https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/laguna-niguel-looks-to-appoint-another-council-member-in-second-vacancy-this-year/ Thu, 18 May 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3172329

Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Sandy Rains abruptly resigned on May 10, citing safety concerns.

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Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Sandy Rains abruptly resigned on May 10, citing safety concerns.

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]]> 3172329 Another Laguna Niguel City Council Member Abruptly Resigns https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/another-laguna-niguel-city-council-member-abruptly-resigns/ Thu, 11 May 2023 01:01:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171923

A couple months after Sandy Rains stepped down from the mayoral role, the former councilwoman is leaving office altogether. It’s the second resignation since April.

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A couple months after Sandy Rains stepped down from the mayoral role, the former councilwoman is leaving office altogether. It’s the second resignation since April.

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]]> 3171923 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 Laguna Niguel Looks to Fill City Council Seat by Appointment https://voiceofoc.org/2023/04/laguna-niguel-grapples-with-another-city-council-vacancy/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170929

Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Rischi Paul Sharma resigned on April 6.

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Officials are looking to appoint a replacement after Councilmember Rischi Paul Sharma resigned on April 6.

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]]> 3170929 Laguna Niguel Strips Mayor’s Power to Single Handedly Agendize Discussions https://voiceofoc.org/2023/03/laguna-niguel-strips-mayors-power-to-single-handedly-agendize-discussions/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3169526

After Laguna Nigeul’s mayor abruptly resigned, the council changed rules governing how items get put on the agenda.

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After Laguna Nigeul’s mayor abruptly resigned, the council changed rules governing how items get put on the agenda.

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]]> 3169526 Laguna Niguel’s Mayor Abruptly Resigns https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/laguna-niguels-mayor-abruptly-resigns/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:49:42 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3169220

Mayor Sandy Rains resignation comes less than a week after two of her colleagues publicly called for a debate on her removal from the mayoral position.

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Mayor Sandy Rains resignation comes less than a week after two of her colleagues publicly called for a debate on her removal from the mayoral position.

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]]> 3169220 City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime https://voiceofoc.org/2023/02/city-officials-across-orange-county-are-taking-a-stand-against-irans-violent-regime/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3168617

City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.

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City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.

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]]> 3168617 Laguna Niguel City Council Approves Controversial Condo Project Below Former Landslide https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/laguna-niguel-city-council-approves-controversial-condo-project-below-former-landslide/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166477

After nearly a decade in development, the project is moving forward, with residents still dissatisfied on how safe it is to build on the site of a landslide.

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After nearly a decade in development, the project is moving forward, with residents still dissatisfied on how safe it is to build on the site of a landslide.

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]]> 3166477 Laguna Niguel City Council to Consider Development on Former Landslide Site https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/laguna-niguel-city-council-to-consider-development-on-former-landslide-site/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165937

While the project has been in the works for nearly a decade, council members are set to meet on Dec. 5 to consider approving new condos at a site where previous ones were crushed.

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While the project has been in the works for nearly a decade, council members are set to meet on Dec. 5 to consider approving new condos at a site where previous ones were crushed.

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]]> 3165937 Laguna Niguel Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/laguna-niguel-voters-are-picking-their-city-council-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165101

Candidates share views on public safety, fentanyl poisoning, support for small businesses.

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Candidates share views on public safety, fentanyl poisoning, support for small businesses.

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]]> 3165101 Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South OC Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/voters-in-costa-mesa-irvine-dana-point-and-much-of-south-oc-are-picking-a-new-county-rep-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:52:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164361

We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.

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We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.

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]]> 3164361 New Condos in Laguna Niguel Near 1998 Landslide Triggers Hard Debate Over the Hills https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/new-condos-in-laguna-niguel-near-1998-landslide-triggers-hard-debate-over-the-hills/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161878

Developer and city officials point to studies of the land saying it’s safe to build. Residents aren’t convinced.

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Developer and city officials point to studies of the land saying it’s safe to build. Residents aren’t convinced.

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]]> 3161878 County Emergency Agencies Fail Residents When It Comes To Disaster Warnings, OC Cities Pick Up The Slack https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/county-emergency-agencies-fail-residents-when-it-comes-to-disaster-warnings-oc-cities-pick-up-the-slack%ef%bf%bc/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:33:51 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3154087

While county agencies struggle to send out timely messages to residents on what to do and where to go, cities like Laguna Beach excel.

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While county agencies struggle to send out timely messages to residents on what to do and where to go, cities like Laguna Beach excel.

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