The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, […]
Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inPress Releases
Zeldes Haeggquist and Eck Named Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel in Suit Against Toll Roads Over Cashless Tolls
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. ZELDES HAEGGQUIST & ECK NAMED […]
Posted inPress Releases
Climate Change and Responsible Leadership for Orange County
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. For Immediate Release Contact: […]
Posted inTop Stories
Capt. Leon M. Williamson, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber During The Battle of Midway
Williamson, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dive-bombed a Japanese aircraft carrier on the night of June 4 and brought his plane back to its base under extremely adverse weather conditions. The following day, after less than four hours’ sleep, he took part in an assault which resulted in the severe damaging of an enemy battleship.
Posted inTop Stories
Comdr. Roger C. Crow, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber in the Solomon Islands Campaign
Crow took part in a rigorous and persistent dive-bombing attack against a Japanese aircraft carrier, fighting through a bursting hail of anti-aircraft fire and violent aerial opposition, and seriously damaging of the enemy vessel. He aggressively attacked hostile aircraft during the return flight to his own carrier, shooting down three and effectively damaging two enemy fighters.
Posted inTop Stories
Capt. Robert E. Thomas, Jr., Navy Cross: Anti-Aircraft Gunner Against the Japanese at Pearl Harbor
Thomas, who would later become the first CAO for the County of Orange, served with distinction as an anti-aircraft battery officer on the U.S.S. Nevada and although seriously wounded and handicapped by heavy casualties to the personnel of his battery, maintained a highly effective rate of fire.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC to Publish Series on Veterans Memorial Plaques
From now until Veterans Day, Voice of OC will publish a special series in our opinion section that showcases the heroic actions of Orange County veterans who received the highest honors bestowed upon soldiers who served in combat.
Posted inAnaheim
Amid Objections by Mayor and Residents, Anaheim Council Appoints Interim City Attorney
A split council approved the appointment of Arturo N. Fierro, who has close ties to Councilman Jordan Brandman, to the position for the next six months.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Carson and Wagner: Every Vote Counts and Makes a Difference
The League of Women Voters is very concerned that the current tone of our election campaign may cause voters to question voting integrity in our democracy. LWV urges you to vote and know your vote will count.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Disney Breaks Its Own Spending Record in This Year’s Anaheim Council Election
With a week to go until the election, The Walt Disney Company’s spending on Anaheim City Council races has blown past the record it set in 2014 and is approaching the $1-million mark, according to the most recent campaign finance filings.
