Demolition Time Nears on Ortega Bridge Closure
Orange County Register reports the first full closure of the Ortega bridge and adjacent freeway will occur overnight Friday and Saturday as crews demolish the south side. A 20 person crew works eight hours each night from cone drop to cone pickup, laying crushed concrete on I 5 to protect the freeway before a full bidirectional closure at 11 p.m. and aiming to reopen by 7 a.m. Caltrans faces escalating fines if delays occur.
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Man on the Street: Impacts of Ortega Highway Construction
Residents share experiences of delays, detours, and access changes due to ongoing Ortega Highway work. Some report longer commutes, business disruptions, and noise, while others note improved safety measures and anticipated long term benefits.
Unreleased rate model fuels debate in Orange County water case
An Orange County judge weighs legality of San Juan Capistrano’s water rate system as a key rate model remains unreleased. The model, used to set February 2010 tiered rates, was not disclosed to residents or local taxpayers group despite a public records request. Attorneys argued over whether the proprietary model should be public. The bench trial in Santa Ana included city officials and witnesses, with Judge Munoz deliberating whether release is required.
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Larry Kramer
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Orange County water-rate legality hearing nears ruling
Judge Gregory Muñoz heard a trial on the citys tiered water-rate legality in Santa Ana. The hour and a half session produced no ruling, with a written decision expected in the next weeks. Attorneys criticized the procedurе and questioned the models and disclosure practices.
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