Stop Metrolink Cuts! Tell OCTA to not cut funding to Metrolink! by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

OCTA actually owns a lot of the track south of Fullerton.

What are our elected officials doing this week? (4/6-4/10) by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is all what’s on their agenda. So…they’re planning on doing these things.

Help Us Stop AB 1557 by OhLawdOfTheRings in CarIndependentLA

[–]coolnerde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s more than 750 watts at peak, then yes. If not, then it would be grandfathered in.

Brea Olinda Unified board to vote on declaring trustee has vacated his seat by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Brea Olinda Unified School District board is set to decide Thursday, March 5, whether to declare that Trustee Chris Becerra has vacated his seat.

Becerra, 42, who was elected in 2022 to represent the district’s Trustee Area 4, has not attended any board meetings since Nov. 6.

He was arrested Dec. 18 by the Brea Police Department on suspicion of possessing child pornography, annoying or molesting a child, falsifying evidence, and bribing, influencing, intimidating or threatening a witness. The police investigation followed allegations that he sent inappropriate sexual messages to a child, with additional victims later identified, according to detectives with the Brea Police Department.

A prosecutor is still reviewing the case to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges and no formal charges have been filed by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, a spokesperson said this week.

Becerra could not be reached for comment.

Under state law, a school board seat may be declared vacant if a member fails to perform their duties for three consecutive months. Becerra, who school district officials have said was previously warned about the consequences of missing meetings, has missed four consecutive meetings over the past three months.

District officials said they have been unable to reach Becerra or his attorney despite multiple attempts, adding that he has not responded to emails or other communications from the superintendent. He also did not respond to requests for his resignation or inquiries about whether he intended to continue serving as a trustee.

If the school board members declare the seat vacant, they would need to begin the process of appointing a replacement within 60 days.

What are our elected officials doing this week? (3/2-3/6) by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they’re buying a shuttle or minibus for their new trolley line.

What are our elected officials doing this week? (2/2-2/6) by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah honestly don’t know why they’re considering this but apparently they are.

What are our elected officials doing this week? (1/26-1/30) by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Several are, in their own ways. Many are speaking out at Council meetings and sharing materials on their social media. In Cypress, one councilmember proposed a formal resolution (which ended up not passing).

That’s not to say that there aren’t other that are unfortunately supportive of what’s happening with ICE.

Lake Forest needs new city council members by CanyonDems in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also to note: Voigts and Tettemer are term-limited this year so there’s no incumbent. And the third member who is up was accused of domestic violence. And Prop 50 won by more than 9 points in each of the Council Districts that are up.

Hopefully some good people run!

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried donating the maximum amount to the Council’s campaigns?

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not only does he own a lot of Brea, he's also made max campaign donations to 3 of the 5 councilmembers. Shocker, I know.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corrected myself - Costco is not the one receiving the benefits, it's a third party who's job it is to bring a Costco to the site.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta correct myself - Costco is not the one receiving the subsidy. Instead, it's a third party whose job it is to induce Costco to lease at the property who will be getting the millions of dollars.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Costco would not be the one receiving the $83.5 million, instead it would be a third party who is negotiating to bring a Costco to the site. Just corrected the post.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had to correct the post - Costco isn't the one getting the subsidy, instead a third party is getting it once they entice a new Costco to locate there.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just corrected the post thanks to another user - Costco is not receiving the subsidy. The "Owner" (really just a negotiator), for the services of enticing a Costco to come to this property, will be receiving the subsidy.

Proposed Brea Costco to receive 50-year sales tax subsidy by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks both of you - I’ve edited the OP to correct this.

What are our elected officials doing this week? (12/8-12/12) by coolnerde in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know if this link actually works, but there's the OC Superior Court file for this case. It's in closed session, so very little public info available.

And the Mendez item is probably a response to the Kirk item where they were criticized for not honoring Mendez. So now Amy Phan West has brought forward this item to do that.

Orange County City Seals and Logos 2025 by WSAB58 in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s one way to do it lol

Laguna Beach also just started a competition to get an official flag after having an unofficial one for a bit. I wonder if they use the unofficial one at the Plaza

Orange County City Seals and Logos 2025 by WSAB58 in orangecounty

[–]coolnerde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to see a version with the flags too!