The world-famous violinist, who made controversial comments about Asians in June, will join the Jerusalem Quintet at Segerstrom Concert Hall on Nov. 3.
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Posted inGovernment
Balancing Equity and Accountability: Millions in Health Outreach Contracts Draws Questions, Whistleblower Complaint
Orange County officials are looking to diversify service delivery and improve health disparities in underserved communities. But there are more and more questions about the way the proposed contracts add up…or don’t.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
San Clemente Rejects OC Power Authority, Seeks Another Electric Utility
The city is the first to join a community choice energy program outside Orange County, looking to sign on with the Clean Energy Alliance in San Diego County.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez and Ramirez: In Order to Help Close the Health Gap in Santa Ana, Universities Need to Train Their Students Better
The people of Santa Ana have more access to mental health services, but why does the city continue to have one of the highest rates of mental health issues? In this article, we talk about going beyond simply providing individuals with ‘access’ – it is also about connection.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Officials Booted a San Clemente Homeless Camp, Many Wonder Where is the Promised Assistance
Homeless people and advocates are calling on elected officials to be honest about what they describe as a lack of resources and services to address their needs.
Posted inGovernment
Westminster Officials Call for More Probes into Alleged City Hall Impropriety
One city councilman encouraged staff to come forward. The move comes after the council earlier this month voted to call for law enforcement investigations into quiet sale of city park land in 2017.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rouda: Don’t Blame Boats for Big Oil’s Problem
It shouldn’t have to take a catastrophic oil spill to act on what’s best for our communities, our environment, and our economy. Our leadership must learn from this and work with energy companies to make a transition to clean, renewable energy.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Why Did One of Orange County’s Most Park Poor Cities Quietly Sell Off a Slice of Its Own Public Park?
Westminster city officials and their law firm are drawing questions — and formal calls for an investigation — into how the sale of a slice of Liberty Park happened without public hearings required by state law to sell off public land.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Schools Throughout OC Could Soon Start Vaccinating Children, Families
State public health officials said they’ve been working with schools and local health departments to roll out the shots after the FDA granted emergency use for children 5 to 11 years old.
Posted inEducation
Debates Over the COVID-19 Student Vaccine Mandate Flare Up at OC School Districts
Opposition to Gov. Newsom’s upcoming vaccine mandate for kids is mounting in Orange County sparking a new debate at local school boards.
