Category: Orange County

Coastal Commission Gives Nod to Dana Point Harbor Marina Redevelopment

March 17, 2021
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The California Coastal Commission has approved Dana Point Harbor’s marina development permit, allowing the $330 million harbor revitalization plan to proceed. The nod by the coastal commission was a victory for Bellwether Financial Group, the regional developer, global marina builder and operator who worked to garner approval of the mixed-use waterfront project. The permit allows…

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Disney’s Anaheim Theme Parks to Reopen April 30

March 17, 2021
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ANAHEIM—Disneyland and California Adventure will reopen on April 30, more than one year after shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney announced March 17. Reservations will be required and only state residents will be permitted to visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. The parks will operate at 15 percent of capacity,…

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Former Federal Prosecutor Announces Bid for Orange County District Attorney’s Office 

March 16, 2021
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A former U.S. prosecutor has announced his bid to challenge current Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Todd Spitzer during the next election. Former federal prosecutor Pete Hardin, who served as a Marine Corps officer, accused Spitzer during a March 16 press conference of using the office “for his own personal and political game.” “I’m gravely concerned that our current district attorney fights…

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Orange County Crosses One Million Mark of Administered Vaccines

March 16, 2021
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Orange County, Calif., has administered more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in what one supervisor calls “a major milestone” in the region’s inoculation efforts. Local health workers have administered 1,037,074 doses according to the latest data available on a state website March 16. Since those receiving the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots…

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If You’re Happy and You Know it, You Might Live in Irvine

March 16, 2021
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Irvine’s eternal summer, abundance of green space, diversity and top-notch schools have landed it a top spot as one of the nation’s most joyous cities. The central Orange County, Calif. city was No. 12 in a Wallethub listing of the happiest cities in the U.S. The personal finance website compared 182 of the largest cities….

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Huntington Beach Won’t Restrict Food Delivery Apps’ Profits

March 16, 2021
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Huntington Beach city council rejected an urgency ordinance March 16 that would have capped delivery fees on companies such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Third-party food delivery apps charge local restaurants up to 30 percent of the customer’s order. The motion would have limited those fees to 15 percent for restaurants. “I get a little bit nervous when city is dictating how a business is…

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Sewage Spill Prompts Closure of Stretch of Beach in Newport Beach

March 16, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH—A mile-long stretch of beach in Newport Beach was closed this morning due to a sewage spill. The spill of approximately 1,000 gallons “was caused by an operator error during routine maintenance of a sewer main line” and closed the beach between Bayside Drive Beach and China Cove, according to a statement Monday evening…

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Newsom Responds to Recall Attempt as Campaign Deadline Approaches 

March 15, 2021
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has responded to a recall campaign against him after avoiding the subject for months. During a radio interview with KQED on March 12, he said the recall has more to do with his political opponents than with his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His opponents have more concern with his broad progressive agenda, he said. “It’s about immigration,”…

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Gym Owners React to Orange County Moving to Less Restrictive Tier 

March 15, 2021
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Orange County’s graduation to a less-restrictive COVID-19 tier has come too late for some businesses, a local entrepreneur says. Tammy Niemann said her family-owned gym, Total Training, was forced to close its brick and mortar facility permanently largely due to state-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns. She said she felt the restrictions were hurting the chances of small businesses…

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Would you Like a Corsage With That? Company Rolls Out Drive-Thru Prom Event

March 15, 2021
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They say you can get just about anything at a drive-thru these days, and now the saying even holds true for high school proms. Prom on Wheels, a mile-long, outdoor drive-thru celebration, will launch next month with the goal of giving high school seniors a memorable sendoff during the pandemic. Organized by First Class Events,…

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