Orange County’s Police Unions Lose in Some High Profile Elections
Police unions across Orange County spent against Republican and Democrat candidates this year who said they’re aiming to rein in spending on local police departments.
Progressives Widen Leads in Tight Santa Ana Mayoral and State Assembly Races
Santa Ana Mayoral Candidate Dan Shimell and 68th State Assembly Candidate Jessie Lopez, two progressives, are on track to beat their police union-backed opponents in their respective races.
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San Juan Capistrano Residents Raise Concerns Over Housing Development, BMW Dealership
The Distrito La Novia project will replace a previously-approved commercial and residential development with a BMW dealership and 95 for-sale single-family homes.
Orange Residents Speak Out Against 24/7 Trucking Facility Proposal
Residents in Orange are calling for transparency surrounding a possible 24/7 trucking facility proposed in the city.
Can a Progressive Narrow The Gap to Represent Santa Ana at the State Assembly?
Police union backed Councilman David Penaloza maintained a decreasing lead in 68th State Assembly district race after Friday evening’s result update.
Orange County Republicans Face Tight Races on Coast
Races for city council, assembly and senate remained too close to call on Friday evening.
‘The People’s Mayor:’ Could Santa Ana’s Police-Union Backed Mayor Lose Reelection?
Santa Ana’s police union backed incumbent mayor is facing an increasingly tight race for reelection as progressive candidates are on track to flip the city council majority.
Two of Orange County’s Tightest Races Are In Tustin & Irvine
The mayoral race in Tustin and Irvine’s District 1 election both remain close as of Friday night’s election count update.
Brea Residents Sue City Leaders Over Public Records From Costco Tax-Sharing Deal
The lawsuit alleges incomplete text message disclosures, inadequate record searches and a lack of transparency surrounding the city’s controversial 50-year agreement with a local developer.
Adoption Fees Discounted For Senior Pets at Orange County Animal Care
In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, cats and dogs ages 5 and up have special discounts for November.
Lead Flips in the Tight Race for Irvine’s District One Seat
Incumbent Melinda Liu narrowly took the lead from opponent John Park in the race for District 1 with 43 votes after Thursday’s election update.
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Crane: Metrolink Trains Will Be Cut, the Surfliner Won’t Help You
Metrolink cuts facing Orange County will negatively impact commuters across the SoCal area, reducing options for transportation needs. The Pacific…
Kriz: Another 30 People “Without Fixed Abode” Died in OC in September
Another 30 people “without fixed abode” died on our streets in September, and while the main news was not main…
Resnick: School Bonds, Public Money, Private Insurance and the Three OC School Administrators in the Middle
As Orange County school districts prepare to spend more than $2 billion in recent voter-approved construction bonds, questions emerge over…
Guess: Orange County Needs Common Sense E-Bike Safety Reform
E-bikes are now part of daily life in Orange County, but our safety rules have not kept up. My petition…
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