County and Oscar Braun settle two lawsuits

San Mateo County and Oscar Braun have settled two civil rights lawsuits that Braun brought against the county, reports the County Times.  The county agreed to process permits for a cell phone tower, horse stable and water system on his ranch, and to study a new local government for the Southcoast.

Any new local government have to be approved by the County’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).