The City of Lake Forest is considering developing its own utilities program after bowing out of Orange County Joint Power Authority’s (OCPA) contentious community choice energy plan. Lake Forest city council during its March 2 meeting voted 4-1 to withdraw from the public utility agreement spearheaded by Irvine, and look into options to start its own…
Lake Forest Looks into Providing Its Own Utility Services
March 4, 2021
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Orange County Board Candidates Weigh In on Unfunded Pensions
Several candidates running in the upcoming March 9 special election for a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors say that reducing unfunded public employee pension liabilities should be a top priority for cities throughout the county. John Moorlach, Kevin Muldoon, and Janet Rappaport all agree that unfunded public pensions in the county, where…
Gang Task Force Operation Conducted in Orange County
SANTA ANA—The Orange County Violent Gang Task Force was serving a number of federal and state warrants March 3 as part of an investigation targeting an Orange County-based street gang, according to the FBI’s Los Angeles field office. “The Orange County Violent Gang Task Force and its partners are executing twelve federal search warrants this…
Orange County Deputies Cleared in Laguna Niguel Shooting
March 3, 2021
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The Orange County District Attorney’s office (OCDA) has vindicated two police officers who were under investigation for a fatal Laguna Niguel shooting. In a letter to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, OCDA Todd Spitzer said the deputies’ use of force was consistent with the law. The letter included a report prepared by Senior Deputy District Attorney Janine…
Orange County’s Restricted Businesses Unlikely to Reopen Until Late March
March 3, 2021
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Indoor gyms and theaters will likely reopen in Orange County later this month, if the region’s COVID-19 metrics continue their downward trend. Right now, Orange County falls under the state-mandated purple tier, meaning some of its non-essential businesses, fitness facilities and theatres must remain closed. Restaurants can remain open to facilitate takeout orders, or serve…
Cypress Offers Pandemic Relief Grants to Home-Based Businesses
March 3, 2021
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Home-based businesses in Cypress, Calif. that suffered revenue losses as a result of the ongoing pandemic are eligible for $2,500 grants through the city. Funding will be provided to those who did not receive funds from the city’s previous Small Business Resiliency Grant program, which offered businesses financial relief if they were affected by the pandemic….
Horse Dies in Training at Los Alamitos
CYPRESS—A horse died March 2 while training at Los Alamitos Race Course. One Famous Prize was a two-year-old gelding who had never been raced. His death was confirmed by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), but no further details were provided. Los Alamitos officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. One Famous…
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Expected in Orange County ‘Any Day’
March 2, 2021
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A new COVID-19 vaccine that requires just a single injection could simplify and expedite the inoculation process for Orange County residents, officials say. “There are some people who said, ‘I want the one dose and I want to get it over with, I don’t want to come back for a second dose,’” Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton…
Lengthy Process Ahead in Effort to Oust Newsom, Recall Official Says
March 2, 2021
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The campaign to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom is approaching its deadline to submit the number of signatures required to trigger an election. But even if it does, the work won’t stop there, said a Recall Newsom official. The campaign has until March 10 to gather signatures, and until March 17 to turn the signed petitions…
Orange County Moves Closer to Red Tier for Reopening Economy
SANTA ANA—Orange County may find itself close to the less- restrictive red tier in the state’s program for reopening the economy on March 2. As of Feb. 28, the state’s case rate per 100,000 residents was 8.2, the testing positivity rate was at 4.1 percent and the health equity quartile positivity rate, which measures coronavirus…
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