Disney moves ahead with Star Wars land and parking complex
Anaheim approves a multibillion-dollar Disneyland upgrade including a Star Wars Land with Millennium Falcon ride and a 5,000-space parking structure. Disney gains a 30-year no ticket tax pledge in exchange, with potential extension to 15 years for future projects. City leaders voiced mixed views on long term impact.
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Dalai Lama visits Anaheim for 80th birthday events
The Dalai Lama spent three days in Orange County celebrating his 80th birthday in July, drawing 18 000 attendees at a kickoff reception in Anaheim. He cited Mayor Tom Tait's kindness campaign urging Anaheim School District students to perform 1 million acts of kindness in 2013 14. The program's success led the Dalai Lama to invite the mayor and his wife to Dharamsala, India, in February.
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Platinum Triangle revival redraws Anaheim skyline with multi billion plan
Anaheim accelerates Platinum Triangle growth as 820 acres near ARTIC and the 5 Freeway set to host a $12 billion construction boom over the next decade. LT Global Investment eyes a $450 million hotel and condo tower at State College and Orangewood, with Chinese parent company seeking long term gains.
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Anaheim council reverses course on district map plan
Anaheim near finalizing its first district elections as a 3-2 City Council vote scrapped the "people's map" and a five judge advisory panel recommended Oscar Reyes's six district plan with one Latino majority district. The council will revisit maps at public hearings next month amid talks of potential lawsuits and a two-year staggered ballot.
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Serato marks millionth free pasta meal for Caterina's Club
Anaheim chef Serato celebrated the Caterina's Club milestone by serving his one millionth free pasta meal in March for local needy children. The charity, inspired by his late mother Caterina Lunardi, runs at 28 sites across multiple Orange County cities and has expanded programs to Mexico Italy Redlands Chicago Brooklyn and Brownsville with talks of Canada. Donations fund meals and pasta supplies, including about $240,833 raised and nearly 30 tons of food at the fifth annual KFI Radiothon.
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