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In an #OrangeCounty, California, wastewater facility, 130 million gallons of potable water that would normally drain into the #PacificOcean are purified in a three-step process each day.That purified water is added to the contents of the county's underground water basin where it waits to flow out of someone's tap.Several American cities are recycling wastewater, but #California and #Colorado are the only states that have approved this process for its residents.
The $1M house at heart of Orange County civil fraud allegations says a ton about SoCal real estate
One LAist reader responded to the latest story in our ongoing Andrew Do investigation by asking, "Which is more disgusting: the [alleged] fraud or the fact that a starter home is costing 1 million these days?"
Eviction Protections to Expand in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa residents will soon see stronger tenant protections that could help people being evicted at no fault of their own and those facing imminent eviction. Last week, city council members voted unanimously to expand the eviction protection program – including paying up to six months in rent assistance and up to $10,000 to cover back rent by freeing up tax money initially allocated to Serving People in Need (SPIN) and Families Forward to help people move.
Newsom makes good on threats against Norwalk for its ban on homeless shelters
Following through on earlier warnings, Gov. Gavin Newsom officially declared Norwalk to be in violation of state housing requirements, cutting off state funding Thursday to the city for housing and anti-homelessness projects.The action follows the Norwalk City Council's imposition of a moratorium on building new homeless shelters.The Norwalk City Council originally approved an ordinance in August putting a 45-day moratorium on the emergency shelters, single-room occupancy units, supportive housing and transitional housing. That prompted Newsom last month to warn the city that it was in violation of state law, and he urged the city to reverse direction.The City Council, however,...
OC treasurer-tax collector rolls out secure property tax webpage
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari L. Freidenrich’s office has launched a redesigned secure property tax page that offers information on each property on a single page versus clicking through numerous webpages. This combining of specific property information in a single page aims to provide taxpayers with a more streamlined,...
OC Auto Show returns for its 60th year in Anaheim
Want to check out what's new on four wheels? Then you'll want to head to Anaheim for the Orange County Auto Show."Sixtieth anniversary of the Orange County Auto Show, and we couldn't be more excited," said John Sackrison, director of the OC Auto Show.A lot has certainly changed over 60 years, but a theme that's around this year is that many car shoppers are watching their wallets."Consumers are telling us it's extremely important in today's age that affordability in their transportation is top of list, so we're there with our segments. We're proud at Nissan that we actually have six...
OC Registrar of Voters prepares for busy election
Thousands of eligible voters in Orange County are getting ready to cast their ballots in this year's presidential, state and local elections."This presidential general election is typically the highest turnout election in the cycle that we will see," OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page said.Vote-by-mail ballots are expected to be sent out on Oct. 7."Eight-five percent of our voters are casting a mail ballot rather than voting in person," Page explained.The Orange County Registrar of Voters has invested $4.1 million in vote-by-mail ballot process equipment to make it more efficient. Ahead of the election, Page wants to serve voters better."We're...
Santa Ana Calls on OC Supervisors to Help Fund Crossing Guards
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is calling on OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento and county leaders to help pay for local crossing guards in the heart of Orange County – something they’ve done in the nearby City of Orange. Amezcua, who is running for reelection, said at the end...
How the L.A. County Registrar's Office increased security for 2024 election
The election is just 32 days away, and mail-in ballots are now being sent out.Election officials are taking extra precautions to ensure safety at the ballot box and vote counting centers.The Los Angeles County Registrar's Office has 800 vote counters on hand ready to work when millions of ballots start pouring in. While they are in training, officials are tightening security.Eyewitness News reporter Leo Stallworth talked with L.A. County Registrar of Voters Dean Logan about the extra security."Over 200 cameras at this facility," Logan explained. "We have, you know, a record of everything that's happening."Is this because of what happened...
Here Are The Best And Worst Cities For Women To Live In 2024: Study
Columbia, Maryland, Fremont, California and Huntington Beach, California, ranked as the top three best cities for women to lay down roots. The post Here Are The Best And Worst Cities For Women To Live In 2024: Study appeared first on MadameNoire.
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