Slow Down: Irvine Lowers Speed Limits Across Town
Irvine city officials are establishing new speed limits across dozens of street segments.
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Free Things to Do Valentine’s Weekend
A talk on the history of chocolate and a screening of “Loving” are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Irvine Residents to Get a Say on Future Library System
Two city council members are pitching new plans for the library, including buying out University Park and setting up a master plan as officials created a resident advisory board.
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board Tackles What to do If ICE Comes to Campus
Officials are moving forward with a policy to not let ICE on a bus or nonpublic area of a school without a judicial warrant – at the same time, officials rejected a resolution supporting federal immigration officers.
South OC Residents Protest Plans To Double Trash Capacity At Local Landfill
Nearby residents could be hit with new odors and air pollution as county waste management staff look to bring in up to 8,000 tons of trash per day to the site.
Lake Forest Voters Could Consider Overhauling City Council Term Limits
Lake Forest officials are set to discuss a potential ballot measure that would allow city council members to run for office again if they take a four-year break after terming out.
Cypress Officials Lower Campaign Contribution Limits
Cypress City Council members are eyeing a new campaign contribution cap of $1,250.
Local Orange County School District Considers Supporting ICE
Placentia-Yorba Linda school board members are slated to consider supporting ICE while simultaneously looking to bar federal agents from entering nonpublic areas of a school without a judicial warrant.
Measles on the Rise in Orange County
Cases have been popping up across the county, including in Anaheim and Ladera Ranch, following a spike in cases across the country last year – the highest recorded number over the past 25 years.
Kaiser Strikes Swell As Walk-Outs Enter Third Week
More healthcare workers joined picket lines Monday morning as Kaiser Permanente Strikes across California continue.
Anaheim Hills Housing Proposal Sparks Wildfire Evacuation Concerns
Nearly 450 homes could go up in Anaheim Hills as officials pressure a developer to use unionized labor while nearby residents raise wildfire safety and evacuation concerns.
Santana: Police Tactics Against Peaceful Protesters in Santa Ana Get a Public Hearing
A long-awaited public hearing is scheduled on the Santa Ana police department’s response to demonstrators last June – largely peaceful protestors who had rubber bullets and tear gas fired at them.
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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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