Both suits were filed by contractors that allege city officials demanded work outside the scope of the contracts and then refused to provide additional time or money.
The program would allow the city to maintain its redevelopment agency through required payments to the state, plus payments to schools and other financially strapped entities.
An ordinance is in the works, but city officials are waiting to see how similar policies play out in neighboring cities.
Officials fear gaps in food availability as demand continues to rise.
The bill would encourage cash-strapped parks to seek alternate sources of funding before deciding to shut down
The GOP state senator calls the governor's statements about ongoing negotiations 'revisionist.'
The selected candidate will serve as one of two public members on the 18-member board.
Budgets includes $35.8 million in the city's general fund and $19.2 million in capital expenditures.
The GOP state senator hopes Congress will ratify the revived treaty in hopes of creating new jobs in California.
The GOP state senator criticized Democrats for failing to use their majority pass an on-time budget.
The 1.8 percent increase is in response to climbing landfill use fees.
Preliminary forecasts predict an extra $1.7 million in revenue.
The GOP state senator chastises the federal government for failing to enforce existing law.
The local congressman has harsh words for the State Department's role in the aftermath of the Iraqi killing of unarmed Iranian refugees.
GOP politicos wrestle against letting voters decide Jerry Brown's tax plan. Readers can try a do-it-yourself budget chopper.
Although polls say Californians would like the issue on the ballot, GOP legislators representing Fountain Valley explain their objections.
A consultant was also hired for the project
Close a school? Tell us what you think.
Thirty percent of Fountain Valley city employees have city-issued cell phones; Brown is seeking a reduction to 20 percent at the state level.
City will pay about $85 an hour for part-time services.
Firefighters, other city employee groups to meet with city manager.
Have fun and keep your brain active with interesting local adult ed classes.
The GOP assemblyman from the 68th District advocated cuts to pensions and welfare.
The assemblyman from the 68th District will take questions from the public at community coffee event.
Affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure planned amid concerns about the future of redevelopment money.
It's April 15, but this year tax isn't due until April 18.
Smaller, hidden devices would not require planning commission approval.
Enjoy a rummage sale, planting demo and Italian sodas at the Friends of the Library Spring Magic event.
Jerry Brown visits the OC turf of state Sen. Tom Harman, who represents Fountain Valley.
Embattled Mayer Hoffman McCann, which came under fire after missing problems in the city of Bell, will serve out the rest of this year's contract. Beyond that is undecided.
Twenty-nine-year-old Huy Pham was among those about to be laid off by the city of Costa Mesa.
Fountain Valley Patch is participating in Sunshine Week by promoting and celebrating open government and freedom of information.
The city's 55,313 people represents an increase of less than 1 percent.
How has the city changed in the past 10 years? We'll have at least some idea by this afternoon.
Chamber's 30th annual legislative reception features full range of local, state and federal officials.
Burns: more time needed to study impact, wait for results of lawsuits
$3 increase will help city comply with state budget requirements.
Retired Christmas trees and other holiday discards can be recycled by Rainbow Disposal.