BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Paul Clinton

The Orange County Board of Supervisors has approved noise insulation

for 24 Santa Ana Heights homes.

The board granted its unanimous approval Tuesday, paving the way for

the work. John Wayne Airport officials will seek bids for the work

beginning March 28.

The county may spend up to $38,500 on all but two of the homes to

install soundproof windows and doors, central heating and air

conditioning, as well as any other modifications to reduce jet noise.

The airport will use federal grant money to fund 80% of the work. The

county must kick in the remaining 20%.

Any home sitting near the airport that falls into a 65-decibel or

higher noise area is eligible for the work.

Once started, the work takes three weeks to complete. Residents aren’t

charged for the work, but they must sign what’s called an aviation

easement to legally allow jets to fly over their homes.