These Feline Friends at Orange County Animal Care Need Homes
As of July 23, there are 76 dogs and 216 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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An Orange County Horse Therapy Clinic Helps Kids With Disabilities Live Better Lives
Through unexpected friends, kids are getting help to conquer challenges associated with disabilities through Surf and Turf therapy.
OC’s Civic Headlines as Fullerton Moves to Defund 35 Vacant Staff Positions
Fullerton officials are looking to defund 35 vacant positions to stave off a yearslong budget deficit, Costa Mesa officials decided to keep the controversial license plate readers – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
La Habra Eyes Kratom and Whippet Ban
City officials are eying a ban on whippets and kratom as a smoke shop moratorium was issued on the retailers that commonly sell the drugs.
Another Orange County City Takes a Hard Look at Abandoned Buildings
Stanton is looking to make vacant property owners register with the city and impose annual fees – some that could be nearly $10,000 – in an effort to keep the abandoned buildings maintained.
No Dumping: Santa Ana Officials Oppose County Planned Halfway House
Santa Ana officials are pushing back against county plans to put a halfway house in town, saying the city is not a “dumping ground” for OC’s social services programs and facilities.
Costa Mesa Keeps Controversial Flock Cameras, Looks to Clean Up Contract Next Year
City council members decided to keep the contract with Flock until it expires in April 2027, when they plan to renegotiate certain terms and clean up specific contract language.
Santana: CA Wildlife Officials Saved Creeks Near Doheny State Beach From OC Public Works
State officials block local efforts to cut down vegetation as they meet with OC Public Works today to review their management of the San Juan and Trabuco Creeks.
Recall Efforts, A Failed Sales Tax Proposal, An Ongoing Deficit: Fullerton’s Wild Ride
Fullerton leaders are struggling to balance the city’s budget amid a series of problems with their roads and efforts to launch a recall campaign against the mayor.
How Much Money did Irvine Spend Remodeling City Hall?
City leaders are weighing a review of how much they spent remodeling city hall amid questions on the multimillion dollar renovation.
Judge Calls Out OC Education Trustee For Failing to Report Millions in Income
OC Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke, one of the county’s loudest voices on education reform, is facing six figure fines after she lost a court battle for failing to report millions of dollars in income.
Stanton Continues To Crack Down On Homelessness
Stanton officials are continuing their homelessness emergency despite city staff reporting improvement within the city.
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Voice of OC Wins Six First-Place Awards from State Publishers and Four Second-Place Awards from LA Press Club
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Voice of OC: A Pioneer in Nonprofit News
Voice of OC Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Norberto Santana Jr. selected as winner of the 2026 INN Service to Nonprofit News award.
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