OC’s Coronavirus Vaccine App Othena Could Be Irrelevant When Blue Shield Takes Over Statewide Distribution
It’s unclear how the transition will work and how well the data between the two programs can merge.
Few Details Surround Misdemeanor Charges Against Fullerton Councilman Ahmad Zahra
A lack of a booking photo, a protective order on body-worn camera footage, and few facts around the incident beyond a brief court document have only raised more questions around misdemeanor charges against Ahmad Zahra.
After Public Outcry Over Secrecy, County of Orange Changes Approach, Says it Will Start Publicizing All Planned Covid Contracts Before Approval
It comes after a public backlash to the county’s top official criticizing Voice of OC record requests for $220 million in secretly-approved coronavirus contracts that were never posted on public agendas.
Pacific Symphony Launches Series of Pandemic Concerts Online
Review: Orchestra musicians have been sharing their work throughout the pandemic, but the full orchestra has been muted for almost a year. The Pacific Symphony debuts the first in a series of mini online concerts and it’s good to hear them play together again, even if we still have to do it online.
Orange County Fair Officials Resist Continued Calls to Take Down Pride Flag
The vote caps one of the most visible local-level conversations in years over the LGBTQ+ community’s place in Orange County.
How Many Cities Will Remain in Orange County’s New Renewable Energy Agency?
Lake Forest was the first to leave and Buena Park may be leaving also.
Huntington Beach to Vote on Issuing Bonds Monday to Tackle Regional Public Pension Debt Crisis
City Council members are set to vote on issuing the bonds at their Monday meeting.
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