City council members approved the purchase of two buildings in the Irvine Business Complex that are slated to be developed into a homeless shelter with medical care and case management services.

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Irvine City Council members will consider purchasing property to create transitional housing for the homeless at their meeting Tuesday night – a move residents pushed county officials to nix six years ago.

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As of Oct. 15, there were 204 dogs and 37 cats housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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Irvine officials once again voted to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission’s noise and safety concerns about housing planned near John Wayne Airport.

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As of Oct. 8, there are 209 dogs and 58 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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The Laguna Beach City Council approved a $1.5 million loan for the newly hired city manager to purchase a home within the city so he’s nearby if an emergency hits.

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As of Oct. 2, there are 212 dogs and 69 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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Irvine officials approved a land exchange with developer FivePoint Holdings so the city can get space to create a retail center and the developer can build more housing.

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Irvine officials were set to approve changes to their lobbying law in a final vote Tuesday night. Instead, they ended up making additional changes and reintroduced the new rules.

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As of Sept. 25, there are 222 dogs and 63 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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As of Sept. 17, there are 195 dogs and 61 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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San Clemente city officials are pushing forward a multi-pronged effort to replenish sand on beaches that have dwindled to narrow strips of sand.

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Some council members say Surf City residents have been raising safety concerns about going to public meetings — now city officials are expected to consider security measures at city hall.

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San Clemente city officials approved new regulations for electric bicycles that would hold parents liable if their child is riding recklessly or is cited by the sheriff’s department.

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As of Sept. 10, there are 201 dogs and 100 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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The Irvine City Council voted unanimously to broaden the scope of lobbying in the city, meaning more people will have to register as lobbyists when attempting to influence city decisions.

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City council members directed city staff to return with a report on the best way to address unpermitted street vending in the city.

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On the heels of the Airport Fire, Orange County officials announce the start of wildfire season and urge residents to take precautions to protect their homes.

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OC Fire Authority officials say what started as a vegetation fire Monday has grown to roughly 8,500 acres Tuesday morning, forcing evacuations in the area of Trabuco Creek Road.

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An Orange County Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that requires staff at the OC Fair & Event Center to reopen arenas and round pens that were previously locked and prevented some equestrians from properly exercising their horses.

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