Voice of OC publisher Norberto Santana, Jr., talks with a local civic group. The Democratic Club of West Orange County was the latest of several local organizations to host Voice […]
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Kanne: Will County Supervisors Gamble on Public Safety For Esperanza Hills?
Yorba Linda resident Bob Kanne challenges county supervisors on the latest plan before them on Tuesday for developing the Esperanza Hills tract, questioning whether only one road access in the plan adequately covers public safety needs. Kanne argues Tuesday’s vote will be a good indicator of whether county supervisors have absorbed lessons learned from the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire.
County Opens First Year Round Homeless Shelter and Service Center in Anaheim
Today the County of Orange opened the doors to its first year-round emergency shelter and service center. The shelter, named Bridges at Kraemer Place, will ultimately provide year-round shelter and services to 200 individuals each night who are experiencing homelessness.
Santa Ana Unified Speech and Debate National Qualifying Championship Tournament
More than 300 intermediate students in the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) will compete and demonstrate their oratorical skills during the District’s Speech and Debate National Qualifying Championship tournament to be held this Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Santa Ana High School, located at 520 West Walnut Street in Santa Ana.
OC Streetcar Continues Rolling with Federal Funding
Plans to build Orange County’s first modern streetcar took another step forward Monday with the announcement that the project will receive $50 million from the federal government, according to a deal struck by Congressional leaders.
Civil Law Suit by Mother of Manuel Diaz, Killed in 2012 Anaheim Police Shooting, Gets a Retrial
The excessive force federal lawsuit by the mother of Manuel Diaz, who was killed by Anaheim police in 2012, will get a retrial after the U.S. Supreme Court Monday upheld a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling granting the retrial, according to ABC 7 News.
County’s First Year-Round Homeless Shelter Opens
Orange County’s first year-round homeless shelter and comprehensive services center opens today in Anaheim with beds for 100 men and women.
Santa Ana Faces Major Budget Shortfall, Officials Say
City officials described a troubling financial future, with a projected $14 million shortfall for city operating costs in the fiscal year that starts July 1.
OC Sheriff Wants to Expand Immigration Detention in County Jails
If approved by supervisors at their public meeting Tuesday, Hutchens’ proposal would allow her department to hold an additional 120 immigration detainees.
Stanton’s Weed War Pits City Council Against Dispensary
A ballot initiative is the latest confrontation in a long-running battle over medical marijuana between the city of Stanton and Green Tree Remedy, both of which claim to be doing what’s best for city residents.

