In recent years, out-of-school suspensions have plummeted in Orange County, mirroring a statewide trend. Two notable exceptions, however, are the Anaheim Union High and Tustin Unified school districts.
Yearly Archives: 2016
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Health & Wellness
Zarate: Health Insurance Should Cover Sexual Abuse Therapy for Survivors
Facing a nightmare and turning it to a positive takes determination and courage. One woman’s journey confronts an insurance system that fails those most in need.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
The Scandal-Singed DA’s Who Want to Be Judges
Two prosecutors from the Orange County District Attorney’s office are running for Superior Court judgeships, aiming to take the bench alongside judges who’ve called them out for misconduct in the jailhouse informants scandal.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Council to Talk About Getting Out of the Jail Business
The city’s jail has long been controversial because it houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees in a largely Latino city. Tuesday, council members will consider a move toward ending the contract with ICE.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Placentia, Top Stories
What Happened in Placentia?
As city leaders come to terms with the alleged $4.3-million embezzlement by former Finance Manager Michael M Nguyen, experts say the city administration lacked proper internal controls.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Fullerton Council to Hold Public Hearing on Voting District Maps
The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday’s regular Fullerton City Council meeting, will allow residents to give their input on several voting district maps the city is considering as it transitions to a council-district electoral format.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Pregnant Women Dropped From Covered California Without Notice
Nearly 2,000 pregnant women join the ranks of Covered California customers whose health plans have been automatically — and sometimes mysteriously — canceled.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Old Friends Now Foes in 48th District, While Debate in 46th a Dud
While sparks fly in the 48th Congressional District over the 2018 election, this November’s race for the 46th is so far a snoozer. Key to real elections is involvement and Voice of OC launches new program to help ensure community dialogue.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Cook: Too Much Water to Waste?
Do we have too much water or not enough? Conservation seems to be paying off but should those conserving water subsidize the water wasters?
Posted inGovernment, Inside the Newsroom, News Briefs
Orange County to Fight Voice of OC Public Records Suit
The lawsuit demands the release of county emails regarding Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s controversial citizen’s arrest of a man at a Wahoo’s restaurant last year.
