By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune Meeting what was termed a “local emergency,” the Stanton City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to award a contract to tear down two troublesome buildings in […]
Two demolitions are approved
Homeless crisis could lead to bulldozing vacant buildings
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune In response to a sharp increase in calls for service related to incidents connected to the homeless, the Stanton City Council will consider the demolition of two […]
Parks renaming to be studied
Should the long-standing names of two city parks be changed? The Stanton City Council took up that issue at its Tuesday meeting. Proposed by Councilmember John Warren for a possible change were […]
Ready for man-made disasters?
In the wake of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, how safe are we from man-made disasters? Mayor David Shawver asked that question about Stanton at the Jan. 24 council meting […]
Ex-councilmember charged
A former Stanton City Councilmember has been charged with multiple felonies for allegedly forging nomination paperwork to run for re-election for a City Council seat in a district in which she did […]
‘Local emergency’ proclamation on Tuesday’s council agenda
Continuance of a “local emergency” proclamation related to the problems associated with homelessness tops the agenda of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Stanton City Council. The council will be asked to consider […]
Campaign spending limit approved, then revoked
“Final approval” of a $1000 limit on political contributions didn’t turn out to be final after all. On Nov. 26, the Stanton City Council first approved the limit for city elections and […]
Council to seat new member
The new member of the Stanton City Council elected on Nov. 5, will have to wait a bit longer to take his seat on the dais. Yes, Victor Barrios will be sworn […]
City reacts to homeless crisis
Taking steps to deal with problems stemming from the homelessness crisis, the Stanton City Council on Tuesday night passed two related measures. On a 5-0 vote, the council approved a resolution declaring […]
Campaign limits, homelessness and more on council agenda
An extraordinarily full agenda will greet the Stanton City Council when it meets to consider items relating to campaign contribution limits, homelessness, rent control and illegal fireworks on Tuesday. The council will […]
