{"id":156939,"date":"2026-01-30T20:11:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/156939\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T20:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:11:10","slug":"orange-countys-biggest-headlines-as-trash-bills-set-to-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/156939\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County\u2019s Biggest Headlines as Trash Bills Set to Increase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Residents throughout Orange County could soon be paying more for trash services<\/a> after county supervisors approved a rate hike earlier this week \u2013 with rates expected to double by 2030.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Concerns about transparency and ethics<\/a> are surfacing in Anaheim as officials gear up for another potential Angel Stadium deal \u2013 nearly four years after the last deal imploded following revelations of a corruption probe detailing a shady process plagued by a lack of transparency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Anaheim mayor is calling on the city attorney to investigate who leaked a closed door vote to nix the city manager earlier this week after Anaheim\u2019s top city executive didn\u2019t disclose a Lake Havasu trip paid for by resort interests who heavily backed the failed stadium sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nurses, pharmacists, therapists and physicians assistants are among scores of healthcare workers striking<\/a> at two Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Orange County for higher pay as part of a 30,000 employee strike throughout California and Hawaii.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some of Orange County\u2019s Superior Court Judges have faced civil lawsuits, misconduct accusations and ethics investigations<\/a> \u2013 with one judge facing criminal murder charges and another pleading guilty to fraud.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Voice of OC\u2019s publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana Jr., examines how the Pledge of Allegiance is being weaponized<\/a> in Santa Ana after the mayor put a local reporter in a tough spot by publicly asking him to lead the pledge after he raised questions about city hall stonewalling public record requests.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Boats are moored in the harbor at Newport Beach, Calif., on Friday, April 5, 2025. The coastal city is a popular destination for recreational boating, especially as warmer spring weather draws more visitors to the water. CREDIT: KADE MCKENNA, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

California State Lands Commissioners are recommending Newport Beach city officials end mooring permit transfers in the harbor<\/a> \u2014 a move that\u2019s drawing concerns from some boaters who say ending the private transfers will hinder public access to the harbor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach\u2019s voter ID law is facing an uncertain future<\/a> after California Supreme Court Justices declined to hear Surf City\u2019s appeal on a lower court ruling that found the city doesn\u2019t have the power to require IDs at the ballot box.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo are teaming up to tackle homelessness<\/a> in South Orange County through services like housing programs, rehab and mental health treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Federal officers stand guard outside the federal building in downtown Santa Ana on June 9, 2025. Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

A proposal in Cypress to reaffirm civil rights and condemn \u201cexcessive force\u201d<\/a> by federal immigration agents failed after city council members declined to vote on the issue following a controversial shooting death by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota \u2013 which is also expected to kick off a series of protests throughout Orange County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A proposed pump track for bicycles in Laguna Beach<\/a> is drawing some concerns from residents who say they\u2019re worried about it creating a nuisance while supporters say the track will give kids a safe place to sharpen biking and skateboarding skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A controversial surf park proposal<\/a> in Newport Beach has been put on ice as city council members rescinded an earlier approval after residents gathered enough verified signatures that would\u2019ve forced the issue onto a ballot.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fountain Valley City Council members paused efforts to become a charter city<\/a> after some residents raised a host of concerns \u2013 now city officials are expected to survey the community about the issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brea residents could soon see more short-term rentals<\/a> in their neighborhoods after city council members adopted a pilot program aimed at generating more tax revenue and enacting operating guidelines to curb complaints.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spencer Custodio is the civic editor. You can reach him at scustodio@voiceofoc.org. Follow him on Twitter @SpencerCustodio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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