OC Voters to Decide Whether to Extend Supervisors’ Term Limits with Ballot Measure that Calls it a ‘Lifetime Ban’
Residents from both sides of the political aisle called the ballot language deceptive, while three supervisors who supported the measure said it mirrors that of state lawmakers.
Irvine Takes No Action on Veterans Cemetery, Opening Door for Possible Anaheim Site
After an eight hour council meeting, council members ultimately took no action on picking a final site in Irvine and encouraged veterans to explore other options.
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OC Toll Roads Face Existential Questions While Santa Ana Mayor Questions City’s Place in Agency
A new report by Orange County Grand Jurors is again fueling questions of whether the agency has outlived its purpose.
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CORONAVIRUS
As of the daily update on Monday, June 21, the OC Health Care Agency reports 112 new cases, 4 new deaths (5,107 cumulative) and 54 current hospitalizations (14 of those in ICU). As of the most recent vaccine data through June 16, 1,676,071 people are fully vaccinated (52.4% of OC’s population) and 1,959,943 people have had at least one dose (61.2% of OC’s population).
ARTS & CULTURE
A Look at Juneteenth in American Culture and in Orange County
From books to movies to in-person celebrations, we have options for you to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth.
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NORBERTO SANTANA, JR.
A pioneering leader in the nation’s rising nonprofit news movement and an award-winning journalist. Santana has established Voice of OC as the county’s civic news leader, uncovered the truths across Southern California governments for more than two decades and reported on Congress and Latin America.
ANNE MARIE PANORINGAN
Voice of OC’s food columnist — reporting on industry news, current events and trends. Panoringan has been writing about food for 8 years — interviewing more than 330 chefs and industry professionals. She has been recognized by the OC Press Club and is a recurring guest on AM 830’s SoCal Restaurant Show.
JULIE LEOPO
An award-winning photojournalist and visuals director. Leopo has captured a wide array of photographs visually documenting the news and soul of Orange County local government and community. Her work has also appeared in Vice, KCET, Ed Source, The California Endowment and OC Weekly.
PAUL HODGINS
An award-winning arts journalist, co-founder of Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture section and a USC professor. He was previously, an arts writer and critic at the OC Register and San Diego Union-Tribune. He holds degrees from USC, the University of Michigan and the Royal Conservatory of Music.
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