Kaiser Strikes Swell As Walk-Outs Enter Third Week
More healthcare workers joined picket lines Monday morning as Kaiser Permanente Strikes across California continue.

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Anaheim Hills Housing Proposal Sparks Wildfire Evacuation Concerns
Nearly 450 homes could go up in Anaheim Hills as officials pressure a developer to use unionized labor while nearby residents raise wildfire safety and evacuation concerns.
Santana: Police Tactics Against Peaceful Protesters in Santa Ana Get a Public Hearing
A long-awaited public hearing is scheduled on the Santa Ana police department’s response to demonstrators last June – largely peaceful protestors who had rubber bullets and tear gas fired at them.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as E-bike Crackdown Intensifies
More OC cities crack down on unruly e-bike riders, Anaheim City Manager resigns after renewed scrutiny of his close ties with Disneyland resort interests – these are just some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
These Pets Are Available For Adoption From OC Animal Care
As of Feb. 4, there are 120 dogs and 15 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Anaheim Struggles to Find a Public Ethical Compass
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is pushing for a more transparent ethics officer after city hall has been plagued with transparency issues and ethical concerns in the fallout of an FBI corruption probe.
Free Things to Do: OC Black History Parade and Cultural Activities
The OC Black History Parade and a Mahjong meetup are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Is Another City Hall Probe on the Horizon For Santa Ana?
After investigators could not sustain allegations a city councilman harassed three police officers, a new separate investigation could be launched at Santa Ana City Hall.
Another Orange County City Cracks Down on Reckless E-bike Riders
Fullerton City Council members are on track to enact new laws for electric bicycles, prohibiting unsafe riding and establishing speed limits for sidewalks and trails.
Anaheim’s City Manager Resigns
City Manager Jim Vanderpool resigned Tuesday evening after facing renewed scrutiny this year over his ties to resort interests called out in multiple corruption probes during his tenure.
Garden Grove Pauses Proposed Smoking Ban
A proposal to ban smoking didn’t gain enough support on athe city council, with some council members wanting more clarity on the proposed law.
Surf City Leaders Square Off With Friends of The Library
Volunteers want to give the city over three quarters of a million dollars. But the two sides are struggling to regulate how their charity work should look going forward.
INSIDE THE NEWSROOM
Voice of OC Joins LAist and OC Register on Grantmakers Journalism Panel
Local Publishers gathered to discuss the crisis facing local journalism and its impact on public policy.
Voice of OC Speaks at Laguna Beach LitFest
Voice of OC publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana, Jr., joined authors Rosanna Xia and Margaret Garcia at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival to speak on the importance of the “California Story” and encourage residents to share their own stories.

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