A host of cities throughout Orange County are hosting festivals, parades and firework shows for the country’s 250th birthday this Independence Day.
It comes as many cities are further cracking down on illegal fireworks – with some moving to fine property owners where the pyrotechnics are lit while other cities are using police drones to help them issue fines.
Meanwhile, labor union leaders representing county employees are raising serious questions about workers not getting a raise as the OC Board of Supervisors gave themselves a 25% pay boost late last year. Meanwhile, the county grapples with a $75 million budget deficit – leaning on reserves to bail out spending…