Orange County Beach Cities Flood Ahead of Weekend Storms
A tropical storm in the Pacific is bringing high tides and storms to Southern California, with some beach cities facing strong wave surges and surface flooding already.
Santa Ana Police Union President Criticizes Elected Officials’ Remarks on Viral Violent Arrest
Santa Ana’s Police Union President is raising concerns about elected officials remarks on the viral police beating of a man last week and their decision to hire an outside investigator.
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These Homeless Orange County Cats Are Available For Adoption
As of Oct. 8, there are 93 dogs and 174 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
OC’s Biggest Headlines in Wake of Viral Santa Ana Police Beating Video
Santa Ana officials authorized a third party investigation into a viral police beating and arrest of a local resident, Anaheim Mayor admits to rehab and a drinking problem – these are some of OC’s top headlines.
Santa Ana Resident Says Federal Agents Busted Her Up
Santa Ana resident Jackie Cordova – a U.S. citizen – said federal agents busted her tooth when they tackled and detained her while she was doing ICE watching early Thursday morning.
Orange County Teamsters to Strike After Failed Negotiation with County Leaders
The strike is set to start as late as next Tuesday unless a new deal is put on the table according to the union’s secretary-treasurer.
Brea Moves to Issue $60 Million Bonds to Build Affordable Senior Housing
Brea officials approved millions of dollars in bonds for a developer – who’s responsible for repayment – to build senior housing, raising questions as to why so much is needed for the construction.
One OC City Set to Pause Flock Cameras; Will a Second One Follow?
Fullerton officials are the first in OC to push the brakes on automated license plate readers, while Santa Ana officials have delayed their own discussion on Flock cameras.
Orange County to Take Over Mental Health Campuses, Ends Nonprofit Partnership
It’s unclear what the next steps are for one of the county’s biggest mental health nonprofits after they ceded control of their facilities to the county government.
Santa Ana Officials to Launch Independent Probe Into Viral Police Beating
Elected officials will look to hire independent investigators to probe a viral police beating caught on camera that sparked growing calls for accountability.
Laguna Beach Preps for Super El Niño After Multiple Water-Related Deaths
After a series of deaths along the Orange County coastline over the summer, concerns regarding dangerous water conditions have increased with the upcoming El Niño.
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Santana: Why Is a Free Press Not Welcome in Santa Ana?
This year’s election debates are surfacing a dangerous tendency among the majority of council members to avoid press questions.
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Mavrovouniotis: Orange County Has a Retroactive Contract Habit; Are Supervisors Rubber-Stamping the Bureaucracy’s Promises?
Twenty-two times this year, Orange County supervisors approved contracts, payments, and grants after the fact, but the County’s own rules…
Duran: Housing First, A Proven Solution That Orange County Can No Longer Afford to Ignore
Public funds should be invested in policies that save lives and strengthen communities—not in advancing political image, self-promotion, or reelection…
Kriz: Another 32 People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in August
Another 32 people died “without fixed abode in OC in August up by 50% from July, though the increase seems…
Farias: San Clemente Deserves Answers About Federal Surveillance
San Clemente can take public safety seriously without giving up local oversight. When federal surveillance technology is placed on city-owned…
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Our eroding coast
High tides, emergency declarations and a super El Niño on the way.
How Orange County’s beach cities are bracing.
