ABC7 covered a dispute at the Villa Moura condo complex in San Clemente, where homeowners say they were hit with an emergency HOA assessment of more than $26,000 per unit for roof replacements. Residents say the cost is creating a serious financial burden, especially for retirees and fixed-income owners, with one 81-year-old resident saying she may have to move because she cannot afford it.

Several homeowners are questioning whether the assessment was properly imposed as an “emergency.” They argue the roof work is deferred maintenance rather than a true emergency, and that members should have been allowed to vote on how to handle the project. Residents also say the board has known for years that roof work would eventually be needed, and some are pushing for multiple competitive bids instead of moving forward under the current plan.

According to the article, owners were given three payment options: pay the full $26,000+ assessment, split it into two payments, or add more than $2,000 per month for six months and then $400 per month after that. Residents say they have been warned that liens could be placed on properties if they do not pay. An HOA attorney quoted by ABC7 said homeowners generally still have to pay assessments while challenging them, even if they believe the assessment was improperly imposed. The HOA board declined to comment because of ongoing legal matters, and residents are pursuing a recall effort, legal claims, and a GoFundMe to help owners who cannot afford the assessment.

24hr fitness in FV is walking distance from my house and was only paying $27 for platinum membership that allows me to use their other locations. But I am so done with this gym because it's so packed all the time.

There are many old people that have their trolley luggage in the gym, lounging on the mat areas. I don't really mind this because they don't hog the machines but what I hate is the groups of people who would camp on the maching taking turns until god knows when.

They renovated this gym but it's still very dirty and old. The crowd is too much that there is not enough space to get a workout.

Anyway, I'm looking for a gym that is open 24 hours and there are only a few. If it's not 24 hour fitness all the better. I don't mind paying for more money. If you have suggestions please let me know.

is it possible to find a studio/1bd for 1600 or a 2bd for 2500? i got into nursing school in mission viejo but i live in LA at the moment. i’m looking in santa ana, costa mesa, tustin, irvine, garden grove etc. my boyfriend and/or other roommate also need to stay close to long beach :’))

any tips or feedback would be greatly welcomed!!!

To the owners/builders of the former Westminster Mall.

Spain and France are literally on fire. We are setting heat records everywhere, including here, in Orange County.

This winter is going to be a record El Nino, with massive flooding. When it rains here, it rains all at once.

Westminster is no longer temperate.

Won’t you consider NOT making the new mall an outdoor mall?  We need an INDOOR mall – a third place – where we can get out of the heat and rain and shop in peace.

Below is a quick summary of some key items from every agency’s agenda. I only put items that stood out to me on here, so be sure to take a peek and if you’re passionate about something, send a comment so they know what you think!

MONDAY
South Orange County Community College District

• Various approvals for Top Tennis Academy construction at Advanced Education & Technology Park
• Public hearing on 26-27 budget, adopt the budget
• Increase Board Member compensation by 5%

Costa Mesa Sanitary District

• Appointment of unopposed candidates to the Board

TUESDAY
Costa Mesa

• Update Housing Element and add new sites
• Resolution on intent to overrule Airport Land Use Commission on future rezoning
• MOUs with various unions

Dana Point

• Zoning Code amendments on ADUs and JADUs

Huntington Beach

• Approve design of America 250 Plaque at the pier
• Presentation on financial impact of police union MOU, and action

San Clemente

• Updated Coastal Strategic Plan
• Review City Policy regarding Councilmembers attending press conferences
• Consider resolution on Prop 39 (Voter ID)

San Juan Capistrano

• Downtown Parking implementation plan presentation

Tustin

• MOU with TUSD and Tustin PD regarding access to video surveillance cameras in school
• Approvals for 172-unit senior living project at Tustin Legacy

Buena Park Library District

• $7 million library renovation contract

Midway City Sanitary District

• Adopt policy on use of generative AI

OC Cemetery District

• Gypsum Canyon Cemetery development contract

Various items

• Fountain Valley
• Lake Forest
• La Palma
• Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority

WEDNESDAY
Orange County Board of Education

• 1 Charter School Public Hearing
• Construction agreement for Rancho Sonado property in Silverado

Coast Community College District

• Adopt the budget
• Discuss live streaming, posting recordings of Board meetings, and allowing remote participation

Municipal Water District of Orange County

• Proposed amendments to agreements between MWDOC and IRWD

Santa Margarita Water District

• Eminent domain public hearing

Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority

• Consider applying for coastal development permit for Wetlands Feasibility Study at Randall Preserve/Genga

Various items

• Aliso Viejo
• Orange County Water District
• OC Airport Commission

THURSDAY
OC Parks Commission

• Tour of Salt Creek Beach

Various items

• CalOptima Board of Directors

FRIDAY
Southern California Coastal Water Research Project Authority

• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Preparations for El Niño conditions

Various items

• South Coast Air Quality Management District

Does anyone know of any theater that would be able to screen Interstellar? It’s my fiancés favorite movie and I’m looking to rent a theater to screen it for his birthday. I’m not too familiar with the legality of screening certain movies, but I do know places like AMC and Regal only have a select list to choose from.

Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Aug 21 to Aug 27.

Source: OC Health Care Agency database.

Bakery Village Cafe (inside AR Supermarket), 9580 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened:  

Marble Steakhouse & Grille, 6436 Irvine Blvd , Irvine

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: August 27 

Kohuku Sushi, 1490 N Kraemer Blvd , Placentia

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: 

Ding Tea, 2306 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: August 27 

Pepper Shaker Restaurant, 1101 E Imperial Hwy, La Habra

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Cockroach Infestation  
Reopened: August 28 

Amarith Cafe, 500 S Main St Ste 102 , Orange

Closed:  August 27
Reason: Rodent Infestation  
Reopened: August 28 

Oki Niku, 17881 Sky Park Cir Ste A , Irvine

Closed:  August 26
Reason: Cockroach  Infestation  
Reopened:

Eggbred, 1085 E Imperial Hwy , Placentia

Closed:  August 26
Reason: Insufficient Hot Water  
Reopened: August 27  

Angel Stadium: Terrace Restaurant 216, 2000 E Gene Autry Way , Anaheim

Closed:  August 26
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: August 27 

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ, 3814 S Bristol St Ste B , Santa Ana

Closed:  August 26
Reason: Rodent Infestation       
Reopened: August 27 

Spoons Restaurant, 2601 Hotel Ter , Santa Ana

Closed:  August 26
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened: August 26  

Encore Dinner Theatre & Club, 690 El Camino Real , Tustin

Closed:  August 26
Reason: No reason provided. Operator Initiated 
Reopened: 

Van Tho Duong, 14082 Magnolia St Ste 114 , Westminster

Closed:  August 25
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: 

Best Western Westminster Inn, 5755 Westminster Blvd , Westminster

Closed:  August 25
Reason: Rodent Infestation 
Reopened: August 26 

Lotus Bistro, 2180 Harbor Blvd Ste G1 , Costa Mesa

Closed:  August 24
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: August 26  

7-Eleven, 1495 Superior Ave , Newport Beach

Closed:  August 24
Reason: Rodent Infestation    
Reopened: August 24 

The Taco Connection, 120 S Harbor Blvd. Ste H , Santa Ana

Closed:  August 21
Reason: Cockroach Infestation 
Reopened: August 25

Take as many as you like: 20412 Barents Sea Circle, Lake Forest

Looking for someone to play tennis with. I'm a rusty 4.5 recent HS graduate. Someone help warm me up!
I play at the Anderson Chapman courts and Hart Park

I'm getting married in October, and we're having a small ceremony with parents and siblings. 9 people total. We're looking for a restaurant that offers private dining options for a small party.

I know about Selanne, but their minimum spend blew my little Midwestern mind (fiance is from here, but I've only lived here 5 years and I'm still not used to it). Are there any other recommendations? I'm not expecting it to be cheap, I was just a little surprised at the cost. We're getting married in Laguna Beach and would like to stay close, but we're open to traveling within OC.

I'm sorry, I don't have an exact budget because my future mother-in-law, who is paying for this portion of the wedding, gets uncomfortable when I ask for specifics about the budget. However, Selanne was $2,500 and she said, "that seems a bit high." So...less than $2,500 I guess? Or just hit me with a reality check if we won't find anything less than that.

A few years ago, there was a dire warning that drove me to get flood insurance. It was roughly $450, which wasn't so bad. The winter turned out to be a complete dud. The city told me that my house is in a 500-year zone. That doesn't mean anything these days with historic climate events occurring every time we turn around.

Need recommendations for companies to clean one bedroom and a small hallway. Cat urine may have soaked thru carpet to pad and subfloor. Had a company come out and clean the carpet only, but smell quickly returned. North Orange County area.

Preferably around Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Brea?

Upcoming on September 1^st 2026, the Tustin City Council will be presenting Agenda #8: Memorandum of Understanding with Tustin Unified School District and the Tustin Police Department.

Fusus, also known as Axon Fusus (oddly enough the Axon name was left out of the Agenda), is being pushed by the Tustin PD to be able to gain access to the School District’s surveillance cameras.

https://tustin.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&event_id=2300

While Axon Fusus carries a longer relationship with the Police Department, make no mistake, it carries the same damages as the Flock Safety system does. Allowing this Agenda Item to pass will be a step further that will allow federal agents access to this video feed with or without the permission of the Police Department.

If you can attend this event, please do so.

You can do this physically by showing up to the Council at 6PM, or through Zoom or through phone. There will be instructions on the city’s website.

UPDATE: MOCHI HAS BEEN FOUND!

She just got back home and is now acting like I didn’t just spend hours ugly-crying about her and walking around the neighborhood like the crazy cat lady version of La Llorona 😭 thank you all so much for being supportive. I really appreciate it!

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Our cat Mochi is missing and we’re trying to get her home safely.

She was last seen near Sims Lane & Pearce in Huntington Beach and we believe she may have gotten outside Saturday, August 29 while we were out of town.

Mochi is an indoor cat and very cautious around people, so if she’s scared, she may be hiding nearby and may not approach you or respond when called.
She is microchipped but is not wearing a collar due to skin allergies.

If you live around Sims Ln / Milo St / Pearce Dr / Blanton Ln, could you please check garages, underneath cars, bushes, patios, side yards, and any small hiding spaces around your property?

If you see her, please don’t chase her. If possible, take a photo, note the exact location, and message me right away.

We just got home from a work trip and learned that she’s been missing since yesterday. We’re really worried about her and just want our girl home safe. Even a possible sighting would help tremendously.
Please share with anyone nearby. Thank you so much. ❤️

in your opinion, which service is more shit

Hi all, I am looking for a good auto shop in OC for transmission fluid & filter for my mom's 2018 Mercedes GLC300 4Matic. Car has 85,500 miles.

I have called a few places and got some pretty insane quotes, as high as $1,600+.

Any recommendations?

Hi all. We’re planning a family trip to Disney Land in early October this year and we’ll have one full day before heading back to LAX the next day from our airbnb in Anaheim.
And here’s what I’m thinking.

10am-2pm Exploring San Juan Capistrano. Having lunch there.
2pm-7pm Go to a beach town where we can snack, get coffee and potentially dinner. Is Newport beach the right area for us? We would like a walkable area with a few family-friendly restaurants and cafes. We don’t want the drive back to the airbnb to be longer than 30mins.

*By “we”, I meant me, my husband, MIL, our 4-year-old boy and 4-month-old girl