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Volunteer opportunities, makerspace open hours and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks, museums and public libraries.

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Volunteer opportunities, makerspace open hours and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks, museums and public libraries.

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]]> 3203985 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 Eastern OC Supervisors Election Could Get Decided in March Primary https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/eastern-oc-supervisors-election-could-get-decided-in-march-primary/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192373

With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.

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With only two candidates running in the district, whoever wins the majority of the votes won’t have to face any opponent in a runoff election this November.

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]]> 3192373 Some South OC Residents’ Water Rates Double https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/some-south-oc-residents-water-rates-double/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186940 Trabuco Canyon Water District's office.

The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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]]> 3186940 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 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 How Are OC Cities Planning To Spend Their Federal Neighborhood Grant Money? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/how-are-oc-cities-planning-to-spend-their-federal-neighborhood-grant-money/ Tue, 03 May 2022 13:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152571

Multiple city councils throughout the county are discussing how to allocate hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grants aimed at improving community life.

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Multiple city councils throughout the county are discussing how to allocate hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal grants aimed at improving community life.

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]]> 3152571 How Are OC Cities and the County Supposed to Spend COVID Bailout Money? https://voiceofoc.org/2021/09/how-are-oc-cities-and-the-county-supposed-to-spend-covid-bailout-money/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:29:37 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3137394

While some cities have started spending, most are waiting for the final federal guidelines on what they can use the money for.

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While some cities have started spending, most are waiting for the final federal guidelines on what they can use the money for.

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]]> 3137394 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 South Orange County Cities Choose Where To Spend Pandemic Bailout Money https://voiceofoc.org/2021/08/south-orange-county-cities-choose-where-to-spend-pandemic-bailout-money/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:09:07 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3136729

As cities receive additional rounds of COVID-19 relief funding, officials grapple with where and what to spend the grants on.

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As cities receive additional rounds of COVID-19 relief funding, officials grapple with where and what to spend the grants on.

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]]> 3136729 South Orange County Cities Look at How to Spend Millions in COVID Relief Money https://voiceofoc.org/2021/08/south-orange-county-cities-look-at-how-to-spend-millions-in-covid-relief-money/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:57:08 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3135998

As agencies throughout Orange County debate how to spend millions in relief funds, residents have focused on what each city is prioritizing.

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As agencies throughout Orange County debate how to spend millions in relief funds, residents have focused on what each city is prioritizing.

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]]> 3135998 $8 Million Total in Property Tax Refunds Are Headed to Many South OC Homeowners https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/8-million-total-in-property-tax-refunds-are-headed-to-many-south-oc-homeowners/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:46:35 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3134273

Thousands of property owners are about to get some of their money back, averaging about $400 per parcel.

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Thousands of property owners are about to get some of their money back, averaging about $400 per parcel.

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]]> 3134273 Lake Forest Repeals Ordinance Allowing Marijuana Testing Labs, But Tightens Guidelines https://voiceofoc.org/2021/03/lake-forest-repeals-ordinance-allowing-marijuana-testing-labs-but-tightens-guidelines/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:56:08 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3122203

The labs can continue operating as legal nonconforming uses.

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The labs can continue operating as legal nonconforming uses.

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]]> 3122203 Lake Forest Could Tighten Rules For Marijuana Testing Labs, Santa Ana Uses Cannabis Revenue to Fund Youth Programs https://voiceofoc.org/2021/03/lake-forest-could-tighten-rules-for-marijuana-testing-labs-santa-ana-uses-cannabis-revenue-to-fund-youth-programs/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:04:22 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3121721

Santa Ana will give an update on how it plans to use cannabis revenue to keep funding youth services

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Santa Ana will give an update on how it plans to use cannabis revenue to keep funding youth services

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]]> 3121721 How Many Cities Will Remain in Orange County’s New Renewable Energy Agency? https://voiceofoc.org/2021/02/how-many-cities-will-remain-in-orange-countys-new-renewable-energy-agency/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:36:33 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3119890

Lake Forest was the first to leave and Buena Park may be leaving also.

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Lake Forest was the first to leave and Buena Park may be leaving also.

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]]> 3119890 Stanton Up Next to Consider Community Choice Energy as Countywide Movement Gets Complicated https://voiceofoc.org/2021/02/stanton-up-next-to-consider-community-choice-energy-as-countywide-movement-gets-complicated/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:19:58 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3093766

A number of cities have already opted into the program. Lake Forest, on the other hand, initially moved to join but later jumped ship.

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A number of cities have already opted into the program. Lake Forest, on the other hand, initially moved to join but later jumped ship.

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]]> 3093766 Lake Forest City Council Jumps Ship on New Regional Renewable Energy Agency https://voiceofoc.org/2021/02/lake-forest-city-council-jumps-ship-on-new-regional-renewable-energy-agency/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:08:57 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3085061

Dozens of residents called the City and pleaded with officials to remain in the Orange County Power Authority.

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Dozens of residents called the City and pleaded with officials to remain in the Orange County Power Authority.

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]]> 3085061 Lake Forest Ponders Whether To Stay in So County Public Power Cooperative https://voiceofoc.org/2021/02/lake-forest-ponders-whether-to-stay-in-so-county-public-power-cooperative/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:08:09 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3033842

At their meeting on Tuesday night, the council also discussed the possibility of holding a stand-alone election in November to let residents decide if they want to transition into a community choice energy program.

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At their meeting on Tuesday night, the council also discussed the possibility of holding a stand-alone election in November to let residents decide if they want to transition into a community choice energy program.

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]]> 3033842 Lake Forest Residents Could Have The Option To Vote On Where They Get Their Energy https://voiceofoc.org/2021/02/lake-forest-residents-could-have-the-option-to-vote-on-where-they-get-their-energy/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:15:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3029828

Lake Forest residents may be able to lower their power bills by deciding to switch to a different energy source.

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Lake Forest residents may be able to lower their power bills by deciding to switch to a different energy source.

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]]> 3029828 Two More Cities Join Regional Renewable Energy Agency a Day Before New Board Meets https://voiceofoc.org/2020/12/two-more-cities-join-regional-renewable-energy-agency-a-day-before-new-board-meets/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:00:31 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2881351

Five cities are now part of a new Community Choice Energy program starting up in Orange County.

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Five cities are now part of a new Community Choice Energy program starting up in Orange County.

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