{"id":1354,"date":"2025-10-13T12:12:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/1354\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:12:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T12:12:11","slug":"orange-countys-biggest-headlines-as-surf-citys-housing-lawsuit-heats-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/1354\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County\u2019s Biggest Headlines as Surf City\u2019s Housing Lawsuit Heats Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Huntington Beach could be on the hook for millions in fines<\/a> as a judge is expected to issue penalties in Surf City\u2019s lawsuit against California housing mandates \u2013 while city officials could also see a court-appointed receiver takeover zoning for the city.<\/p>\n

Residents in Brea could see some credits on their trash collection bills after city officials are demanding $5.4 million in reimbursement<\/a> from Republic Services for service disruptions stemming from labor disputes, a payment waste hauling officials say isn\u2019t merited.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Orange County Supervisors are expected to consider launching an audit<\/a> into pandemic relief funds after disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do is serving five years in federal prison for a bribery scheme stemming from the bailout money.\u00a0<\/p>\n

District Attorney Todd Spitzer could again be on trial<\/a> for another case of alleged employee retaliation after a separate court case earlier this year cost taxpayers $3 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, center, addresses the Santa Ana City Council during the Oct. 7, 2025 meeting. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Officials in Santa Ana launched an investigation<\/a> into Councilman Johnathan Hernandez after three police officers filed separate complaints against him, alleging harassment \u2013 allegations the councilman disputes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The investigation comes as questions surface around two conflicting versions of an audit<\/a> into city payments Santa Ana police union\u2019s health benefit fund \u2013\u00a0 the first version found the city overpaid into the fund, while a revised version stated the city didn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It could soon get quieter in Downtown Fullerton<\/a> after council members moved forward on an ordinance regulating just how loud it can get in the historic area filled with bars, restaurants and live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n

San Clemente officials tackled an alleged Brown Act violation<\/a> when Councilman Zhen Wu apparently leaked information about closed door real estate negotiations \u2013 something Wu apologized for and pledged to not participate in the land deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cypress City Council members now have to watch what they say<\/a> about each other during public meetings after adopting rules that prohibit elected officials from disparaging each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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