More Orange County Cities Eye Kratom Bans
The drug has been cut down across the county, facing bans and restrictions for its sale, despite usage bans already being in place at the state level.
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Free Things to Do: Tết Parade and Movie Screenings
The annual Tết parade in the City of Westminster and movie screenings are among many free events this weekend.
It’s About to Get Tougher For Seniors to Get Rides in Two OC Cities
Officials in Fullerton and San Clemente are limiting how many times older residents are allowed to use senior taxi services per month for certain trips amid funding concerns.
Is Irvine Trading One Neighborhood Next to a Polluter for Another?
While city leaders celebrated the demolition of an asphalt factory near homes earlier this month, they just sold land to a developer for new houses right next to a county landfill.
Santana: Santa Ana Police Dispute Federal Account of ICE Protest
In a stark change to their reaction to protests last June, Santa Ana police disputed federal agents’ claims that they were under attack during a downtown protest last month.
Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against County Over OC District Attorney Conduct
Orange County leaders have now spent over $11 million in settlements and legal battles defending Todd Spitzer’s workplace conduct, with nearly half a dozen other cases still pending.
When Will Huntington Beach Pier Get a New Restaurant?
After years of delays and unclear benefits for the city, some city council members are beginning to publicly question who should hold the keys to the end of their pier.
Irvine Looks to Fund Bike Storage, Mobility Improvements at Train Station
Irvine officials voted to fund a “mobility hub” at the Irvine train station that could include resources like a bicycle lending program, bike storage and repair services.
A Holiday Convergence in Orange County
Orange County residents are celebrating the 100th annual commemoration of Black History as Lunar New Year, Lent and Ramadan all converge around the same time this year.
Santana: A Presidents’ Day Reading List
With your day off, grab a dose of inspiration from America’s best leaders and writers, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
OC’s Biggest Civic News as South County Residents Decry Landfill Expansion
A landfill expansion is spurring intense resident opposition in South OC, a local school board grappled with what to do if ICE shows up on campus – these are just some of the county’s biggest civic headlines.
Pets Available For Adoption As OC Animal Shelters Team Up On Valentine’s Day Weekend
Six Orange County animal shelters, including OC Animal Care, are working together Valentine’s Day weekend to encourage the public to adopt a dog or cat.
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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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