County Supervisor’s Wife Declines To Seek Top Judge Seat Amidst Family Controversy
Superior Court Judge Cheri Pham’s decision to bow out of the race before it starts comes as her husband and daughter face questions over questionable contracts.
“Local news is a little recognized but major mainstay of democracy. Often, it is a microcosm of what is happening in the national arena.” -Arline K., Voice of OC Reader
Huntington Beach Leaders to Give the Public a Look At How Business Subsidies Work
The review comes as council members are facing tough questions over how a settlement agreement with an airshow’s operators laid the foundation for a 40-year contract.
Santa Ana Officials Hire New City Manager After Settling Controversial Legal Threat
Months after paying out the former city manager over $600,000 to settle a legal claim alleging the police union runs city hall, Santa Ana officials are appointing Alvaro Nuñez to fill the role.
Concerns Mount About Horses Held Hostage at OC Fairgrounds
Equestrians and trainers who haven’t signed the fairgrounds’ updated contract — which includes a rent hike — are now prohibited from exercising their horses inside arenas at the Equestrian Center.
La Habra Voters to Decide on Sales Tax Increase in November
Officials in La Habra are the latest in Orange County to ask voters to consider a sales tax increase in November amid a dire financial outlook and rising public safety costs.
Is it Really Time For Full-Time Politicians in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana city leaders approved a ballot measure for November’s election asking to increase council compensation to match one-third that of an OC Superior Court Judge. This comes as city officials deal with a looming tax cliff and generating revenue long term.
Santana: Politicians in Santa Ana Don’t Want Residents To See Them Up Close
Santa Ana city leaders want to put journalists in a pen when it comes to photography of official meetings. Our newsroom is protesting, exploring legal options and in the meantime, moving to cartoons for official meeting coverage.
Huntington Beach to Publicly Discuss Controversial Airshow
This will be the first formal discussion Surf City leaders have had on the issue since residents got their first look at the controversial settlement agreement. It comes as state auditors are examining the settlement.
Orange County Grapples With Summer COVID Wave
The positivity rate has jumped to over 18% and could keep climbing, according to infectious disease experts. But hospitalizations remain relatively low, largely attributed to vaccinations and previous infections.
Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library to Reopen this Summer After a Year of Renovations
County library officials say the public can expect a reopening late this summer after a year of renovations, including new quiet study rooms.
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of July 30, there are 227 dogs and 229 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Tackling Bike Path Gaps in OC
A recent fatal accident involving a family in Garden Grove comes on the heels of recent developments in infrastructure connecting bike and walking paths in Orange County.
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Voice of OC Wins More Than 30 Awards at California Journalism Gala
Coverage of Anaheim Corruption Scandal, Tustin Fire, Housing, Homelessness, Business and Religion win first place recognition
Voice of OC Stands Out At National Investigative Reporters Gathering in Anaheim
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Norberto Santana Jr. and Civic Editor Spencer Custodio led a panel on stadium reporting at the 2024 Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in Anaheim last month. Santana also led two panels discussing how to protect reporters from legal attacks and how to create more diverse newsrooms.
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