Irvine’s Oak Creek Development Could See Nature Park
Irvine planning commissioners are recommending that city council members adopt a zone change that would allow for a nature park on the current Oak Creek Golf Course site.
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How Many People Did OC Sheriffs Turn Over to ICE Last Year?
Over 270 people were transferred from the county jails to ICE agents last year according to a new report from the sheriff’s department.
San Clemente Officials Consider Extending Goat Grazing Program
San Clemente City Council members are contemplating how to scale the growing herd into a permanent wildfire mitigation strategy while weighing long-term costs.
Anaheim Considers Creating Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
City officials are slated to consider creating a defense fund for residents swept up in ICE raids while also mulling over replenishing an existing aid program that helps families impacted by deportation sweeps.
Orange Eyes Smoking Ban as a Crackdown on Homelessness
The City of Orange is considering a smoking ban in public parks as a tool to address homelessness.
Are OC Supervisors Setting Unrealistic Goals on New Homeless Shelter Operator?
County leaders say the nonprofit they’re working with has continued to improve but there just isn’t enough housing available to help homeless people leave the shelter – a benchmark in the proposed contract.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fullerton Faces Budget Crisis
Fullerton officials erroneously accounted for $10 million in reserves in money that’s already been spent, OC’s senior transportation services can’t keep up with demand – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
How Cooked is Fullerton’s Budget?
City leaders are now wrestling with how they’re going to balance their budget after they learned officials misallocated over $10 million in their reserves – leading to potential spending cuts.
Reading to a Pal: Therapy Dogs Boost Literacy Skills For OC Students
OC Animal Allies’ Canine Literacy program helps children improve their reading skills through monthly sessions with trained therapy dogs at local public libraries.
Lack of Fencing Along Ortega Highway Kills Two More Mountain Lions in OC
Repeated mountain lion deaths along highways raise questions about protective measures like fencing.
Free Things to Do: Movie Screenings and Educational Events
A screening of “The Devil Wears Prada” and educational events on food preservation, gardening and literacy are among several free events offered this weekend.
Surf City Studies New Restrictions for on Major Residential Remodels
While city leaders are looking to limit expansion of existing residential neighborhoods, they’re facing a mandate from both state leaders and courts to approve new housing.
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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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