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Yearly Archives: 2017
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Assemblyman Seeks Valley Fever Funding, Overhaul of Reporting Guidelines
Bill would add $2 million to a state fund for valley fever vaccine research and create guidelines for how local, state and federal agencies report cases.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Hundreds Protest Anaheim Arrest of Teens in Confrontation with Off-Duty LAPD Officer
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and a city board responsible for hearing public grievances will address the controversy created by a confrontation between an off-duty Los Angeles police officer, who apparently fired his gun, and a group of teens that led to a demonstration by more than 200 people and the arrest of 23.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Plans Legal Defense Fund for Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the City Council told city staff to work with nonprofits and law schools and develop a plan to provide lawyers for Santa Ana residents who are at risk of deportation but can’t afford an attorney.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westminster
Westminster to Spend More on Homeless Services
With new revenue from a recent sales tax increase starting in April, council members hired two police officers, and plan to add part-time code enforcement workers and other services aimed at helping the homeless.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Homelessness, Housing, and Airport Concerns Dominate County Supervisors Meeting
Members of the public raised concerns about a shortage of housing options for homeless people, a troubling county economic future, and alleged improprieties by supervisors in choosing a major airport contractor.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Parking Perplexes Neighborhoods Across the OC
The realities created by permit parking programs could get some cities in trouble if they don’t ensure their programs are fair for all residents, whether they live in a house or an apartment.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: People Are The Future of Civics & News
Whether it’s ensuring thoughtful evacuation of riverbed homeless encampments or switching out fueling contracts at John Wayne Airport, Orange County residents are increasingly challenging their government to be accountable, often on the front pages of Voice of OC. National media leaders and foundations, looking for models of civic engagement, are looking to Orange County.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Sdao: It’s a Great Time to Be a Democrat in Orange County
Orange County’s Democratic Chairwoman Fran Sdao argues it’s a promising time for a progressive agenda in 2018. Democrats turned out in record numbers to vote last November. For the first time in 80 years the Democratic candidate for President won in Orange County. Frustrated Democrats are now turning out in record numbers to Democratic club meetings, State Party delegate elections and to meetings/events in their communities.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Whitaker: Republicans’ Path Toward Prosperity For Orange County
Orange County GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker notes Orange County’s impact from last year, such as helping re-elect Congressman Daryl Issa, and looks forward to 2018 to races such as the bid to re-elect State Senator Janet Nguyen.
