Garden Grove Moves to Ban Whippets
While city officials originally moved to crackdown on kratom and whippets, they instead banned nitrous oxide for recreational use – more commonly known as whippets.
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Who’s Paying for OC Supervisors’ Campaigns?
Candidates for county supervisor are sitting on $1.4 million heading into the home stretch of the primary election.
Guilty Plea Sticks on Key Figure in Anaheim Corruption Scandal, For Now
A federal judge has yet to rule on whether or not former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament can reverse his guilty plea to federal fraud charges.
Santana: Herbicide Could be Making Its Way to South OC Beaches
After locals start asking tough questions to county leaders about herbicide spraying in OC waterways, Supervisor Katrina Foley schedules a public meeting for Monday at Dana Point Harbor.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Supervisor Campaign Flairs Over Landfill
The campaign for 5th District OC Supervisor is heating up over a controversial landfill, immigrant aid funds could be expanding in a couple cities – these are just some of this week’s top headlines.
More Pets Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of Feb. 26, there are 109 dogs and 20 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Expansion of County Landfill Turns Into Hot Button Campaign Issue
The race to decide who will be the next south Orange County Supervisor is heating up amid debates over where the county sends its trash.
Orange County Greenlights Voluntary Climate Action Plan
While county leaders signed a new climate plan into law, they were very explicit that it contained no mandates on reducing greenhouse gas.
Free Things to Do: Bird Watching and Trail Access
A “bird walk” within the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and other outdoor events are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Immigrant Aid Efforts Expand Again in Orange County
Irvine is launching a $100,000 fund to help connect immigrant families impacted by deportation efforts to lawyers as an Anaheim official calls for a legal aid fund in OC’s largest city.
Newport Beach Bans Most Tents at Coastline Over Resident Concerns
City leaders highlighted the ban as part of a crackdown on big parties at the beach over concerns from residents that it would drive down shade for visitors.
Key Figure in Anaheim Corruption Scandal Looks to Backtrack Guilty Plea
A federal judge on Friday is expected to decide whether he will let Todd Ament, a key figure in Anaheim’s corruption scandal, reverse pleading guilty to multiple fraud charges.
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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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