Category: Orange County

Newport Beach Council to Consider Disposal of ‘Legacy Materials’ in Harbor

May 15, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach’s harbor commission has passed a resolution headed to city council recommending a small amount of dredging waste be buried in the harbor in a contained facility. The waste, which is unsuitable for dumping in the ocean, is currently being excavated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed confined aquatic…

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Fans Return to the Orange County Soccer Club

May 14, 2021
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As Orange County Soccer Club kicks off its season, the team says it’s excited to resume playing in front of a live audience. The Orange County Soccer Club is the county’s only professional soccer team. It’s a member of the United Soccer League, and consists of players aged 16 to 34. “Even though they’re still limiting fans,…

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Humanitarian Efforts Recognized by Red Cross

May 14, 2021
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Orange County’s everyday heroes were recognized May 14 for their “self-sacrifices” in making the community a better place. The American Red Cross of Orange County honored the good Samaritans during a 2021 Heroes Award virtual luncheon. Gift of Life Jackie and Victor Miller are known for being regular platelet donors every Sunday at 7 a.m.,…

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John Wayne Airport Partners with Hoag to Vaccinate Travelers

May 13, 2021
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Orange County’s John Wayne Airport has partnered with Hoag Memorial Hospital to introduce a new Fly Well Clinic that will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to air travelers. The airport-based clinic was created to provide convenient vaccine access for frequent travelers, officials behind the initiative said. Outside security in Terminal B, Hoag also has a COVID-19 testing clinic for travelers and the general public….

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Live Shows Resume as Laguna Beach Music Festival Kicks Off  

May 13, 2021
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Acclaimed American composer and pianist Conrad Tao will lead the 2021 Laguna Beach Music Festival as artistic director with live, in-person performances through May 16 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The festival is co-presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Laguna Beach Live. It marks the long-anticipated return to public performances since the…

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Council Nixes Neighborhood Beekeeping in Mission Viejo

May 13, 2021
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To beekeep or not to beekeep? That was the question posed recently to the City Council in Mission Viejo, California. An ordinance to allow and regulate residential beekeeping within city limits failed to pass after citizens and councilmembers expressed concerns about public safety at a May 11 meeting. “We’ve heard a pretty big outcry against…

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Two Men Charged in Stealing Government Documents

May 13, 2021
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SANTA ANA—An Orange County, Calif. man and a Department of Defense contract worker from Florida were arrested May 12 on charges of theft of government property, federal prosecutors said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified them as Marc Chavez, 53, of Trabuco Canyon, and defense department contractor employee Sarfraz Yousuf, 43, of Miramar, Florida. The investigation of…

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 Orange County Grand Jury Criticizes Pandemic Response

May 13, 2021
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SANTA ANA—Orange County continued its promising COVID-19 trends May 12 as the Orange County Grand Jury issued a report critical of the county’s response to the pandemic. The grand jury concluded that the county’s plans to handle a pandemic “had known gaps that were not addressed in accordance with the state, national and international guidelines.”…

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Anaheim Moves Forward with Hero Pay Ordinance

May 12, 2021
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Anaheim city council during its May 11 meeting moved forward with an ordinance that would increase the hourly wages of grocery and retail workers. The measure would provide such workers with a $3 per hour pay boost for 60 days. Councilmember Jose Moreno initiated the “hero pay” ordinance, also known as hazard pay, with support from councilmembers…

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Newport Beach Waives Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Fees  

May 12, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach city council recently approved a temporary discontinuation of permit fees for accessory dwelling units (ADU) in an effort to meet the state’s housing requirement. The state has directed Newport Beach to create 4,845 new housing units throughout the next eight years under Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements. ADUs are secondary structures,…

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