SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—A landslide beneath part of the Casa Romantica Cultural Center in San Clemente sent dirt and debris cascading down a hillside April 27, heavily damaging the center’s concrete terrace and shutting down all rail service in the area. The slide occurred early Thursday afternoon, prompting Metrolink to shut down rail service south of…
Landslide Damages Cultural Center, Halts Rail Service in San Clemente
April 27, 2023
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Irvine Halts Electrification Plans After Federal Court Overturns Nation’s First Natural Gas Ban
April 27, 2023
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Plans for the City of Irvine to require newly constructed buildings to be fully electric starting next month were postponed by city officials April 25 after a federal ruling shut down similar plans for another city earlier this month. The Ninth Circuit Court, out of San Francisco, ruled banning natural gas piping in newly constructed…
Umberg Vows to Carry on With Fentanyl Crackdown in California Despite Committee’s Rejection
April 27, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) said April 26 he’s done trying to get a bill cracking down on fentanyl dealers out of a state Senate committee after it was rejected again this week, and will instead support efforts to seek an initiative from voters to change the law. Umberg sponsored the bill with…
California Lawmaker Vows to Carry on With Fentanyl Crackdown in California Despite Committee’s Rejection
April 27, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) said April 26 he’s done trying to get a bill cracking down on fentanyl dealers out of a state Senate committee after it was rejected again this week, and will instead support efforts to seek an initiative from voters to change the law. Umberg sponsored the bill with…
California Lawmaker Vows to Carry on With Fentanyl Crackdown Despite Committee’s Rejection
April 27, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) said April 26 he’s done trying to get a bill cracking down on fentanyl dealers out of a state Senate committee after it was rejected again this week, and will instead support efforts to seek an initiative from voters to change the law. Umberg sponsored the bill with…
San Clemente Opposes State Control Over Local School Districts’ Curriculum Removal
April 26, 2023
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The San Clemente City Council has voiced its opposition to a California bill that would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material without state approval—and would also create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials. The resolution to oppose the bill was introduced by Mayor Pro…
Orange County Slated to Establish an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
April 26, 2023
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Orange County will have an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, after county supervisors unanimously approved its creation on April 25. The office will serve as a “central hub for coordination of services, resources, and advocacy groups,” for immigrants and refugees within the county, according to officials. County officials held a press conference the following…
Orange County Officials, Victims Share Uphill Battle With California’s Lax Stance on Fentanyl
April 26, 2023
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Dozens of photographs of once-smiling people who have recently died of fentanyl overdoses lined the walls of the shared courtyard of the Orange County District Attorney and sheriff department April 24, where officials and loved ones gathered for a Crime Victims Rights ceremony. “I’ve spent a lot of my career all over the…
State Awards $45 Million for Orange County Transportation Projects
April 26, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif.—The state has provided $45 million for two Orange County Transportation Authority projects. The authority announced it has received $39.4 million for the Central Mobility Loop project that includes 33 zero-emission buses, replacing 10 gas-powered paratransit vehicles with zero-emission vehicles. The money will also fund an effort to synchronize traffic signals that will allow…
Laguna Niguel Looking to Appoint New Councilor After Abrupt Resignation
April 25, 2023
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The Laguna Niguel City Council voted unanimously on April 18 to appoint a new councilor to the seat vacated by Mayor Pro Tem Rischi Paul Sharma earlier this month. Sharma resigned without explanation on April 6. The council’s vote comes after city officials indicated a special election for the seat this November would cost $100,000….
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