Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library Reopens
A renovated facility with a new 1,188-square-foot community room and programming was unveiled this week following over a yearlong closure.
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These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Nov. 20, there are 213 dogs and 66 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Derek Tran’s Lead Over Rep. Michelle Steel Continues Climbing in 45th Congressional District
Results as of Thursday showed Democrat Derek Tran 480 votes ahead of Republican incumbent Congresswoman Michelle Steel in the 45th Congressional District race.
Orange County Gears up to Provide Thanksgiving Dinners for Struggling Residents
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, a host of nonprofits and elected officials will be giving out free turkeys and food boxes this weekend.
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Movie screenings, family storytimes and cardio hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Derek Tran’s Lead Keeps Growing Over Rep. Michelle Steel in OC’s Dead Heat Congressional Race
As of Wednesday evening, Democratic Challenger Derek Tran widened his lead over former OC Supervisor and Republican incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel in the 45th Congressional District race.
Placentia Yorba Linda School Board Makes it Harder to Fire Superintendent
Shortly before new school board members are expected to be seated, the Placentia-Yorba Linda trustees voted 3-2 to implement a supermajority vote to terminate superintendents until 2026.
Santa Ana Delays Bolstering Anti-Camping Laws
Officials held off on joining a growing list of Orange County cities strengthening restrictions against homeless encampments in public places because of concerns from a few council members that the proposal went too far.
Are OC Supervisors on Track to Conduct an Outside Corruption Investigation?
Orange County Supervisors couldn’t decide how they wanted to implement new anti-corruption measures, ultimately continuing the decision to their meeting next month. But at least half of the board has publicly expressed support for an outside investigation.
Derek Tran Expands Lead Over Rep. Michelle Steel in One of Nation’s Tightest Congressional Races
For the third day in a row, Tran’s lead in the race expanded, this time to give him an edge of 314 votes in a race of nearly 310,000 ballots casted.
Will La Palma See 20-Year Politicians?
La Palma voters are on track to approve a ballot measure adding more terms to City Council that city officials say will attract future candidates.
Outgoing Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board Majority Seeks To Lock in Controversial Superintendent
Weeks after the November election, questions are being raised about the current Placentia-Yorba Linda school board’s effort to safeguard a controversial superintendent and sports institute before a transition of power next month.
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