Some Fountain Valley Street sweeping days will shift for the holiday, too.
The chief candidate is Mike Giancola, the county's waste chief.
Orange County and California also saw increases last year.
The city council authorizes staff to begin legal action against state.
The Mayor’s Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital’s Saltzer Conference Room
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher introduced a bill Friday to stop law enforcement from prosecuting federal marijuana laws in states that allow its use.
Santa Barbara County CEO Chandra L. Wallar rejected an offer to lead Orange County in March, asking for more money than offered, but now Santa Barbara County opted not to renew her contract.
Police officers say they've found a number of people living and sleeping in public spaces in the city.
On July 1, the annual cost for the average single family home will go up by $14 and go up $8 each of the next four years.
If approved, the changes would increase the annual baseline price for single family homes by $14 in 2013 and $8 each of the next four years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments on Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage that Fountain Valley voters overwhelmingly passed.
Mayor Mark McCurdy recognized the Fountain Valley Rotary Club, the Fountain Valley Kiwanis Club and the Assistance League of Huntington Beach on Thursday for their dedication to community service.
Officials talk about the possibility of broadcasting their meetings on the internet and television.
Fountain Valley's Our Honored Heroes Banner Program salutes local military members with banners posted on Slater Avenue and Brookhurst Street.
For example, Fountain Valley Mayor Pro Tem Michael Vo can pick up a total of $29.60, and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has $273.89 in an unclaimed checking account.
The Fountain Valley resident and environmentalist was 63.
A six-year legal battle ended today with Orange County agreeing to allow Muslim defendants to wear a traditional hijab and pay $85,000 in damages and fees.
City staff say new equipment would be more accurate, but could raise some customers bills because a number of current meter wrongly show a lower water usage.
BP is accused of environmental violations at more than 780 gas stations in California including one on Brookhurst.
As part of the settlement, Fresh & Easy was ordered to institute a "Get it Free" program in all stores, including its Fountain Valley location.
As lawsuits prompt OC cities to reconsider bans on sex offenders in parks, Westminster officials decided to drop charges against a sex offender who challenged the law.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 late Tuesday night, and local GOP legislators split their votes on the controversial deal.
Your representative signed the Tax Pledge, but now must choose between letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire or reaching a deal with the president, who insists on raising taxes for the wealthiest Americans.
The Fountain Valley Police Department has been awarded a $15,430 grant for its efforts to fight impaired driving.
A doctor, who claims to have discovered ``human body regenerative restoration science'' filed a suit in Orange County seeking credit for founding the science that led to cloning.
Elpidio Osteria: “After 16 months of waiting for their correction and with no response, I decided to file for a writ of mandamus per se.”
An appeals panel recently overturned the conviction of a man who violated a county law barring registered sex offenders from OC parks. But prosecutors say the ruling applies only to that case, not pending or future ones. A state court may take up the ca
The department plans to use the money on enhanced enforcement, targeted officer training and public education.
An incumbent and a former councilwoman capture the two open seats. Plus: results in school district races, assembly and more.
In fewer numbers than in 2008, crowds turned out to vote in Orange County. Anxiety about the economy dominated feelings for many voters.
A quick look at the candidates and propositions affecting Fountain Valley.
Fountain Valley City Council recognizes two individuals and one business.
Don't want to wait until Nov. 6 to cast your ballot? Fountain Valley opens an Early Voting Site beginning Oct. 22.
Businessman Travis Allen calls Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar "a criminal." Edgar labels his fellow Republican a political novice. Edgar dodges a question about campaign funding allegations.
Of the nation's 10 most populous states, only New York and Illinois owe more money per capita than California. Tell us what you think.
Four of the five people battling for two Fountain Valley council seats angle for voter support in the Nov. 8 election.
The 66-year-old former councilwoman takes another stab at the office.