The homeless of Orange brave the weather, the traffic, and the police to enter Mary’s Kitchen gates daily. But on Christmas day 2021 above all others the rewards are worth the hazards. Awaiting them was a feast of food, of friendship, and for a brief time, kindness and peace amidst a sea of troubles outside Mary’s gates.
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Looking Ahead at Arts and Culture in 2022
Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture writers reveal events they are looking forward to attending in the new year.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Canyon Residents Get OK to Return Home Just Ahead of New Year Holiday
It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire with concerns of mudslides (seen in the first storm) and falling debris (seen in the second storm).
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County’s COVID Hospitalizations Double in a Week
The sudden increase of virus hospitalizations just ahead of New Years Eve have largely forced county officials to make hospitals take ambulance patients, regardless of how full they are.
Posted inEducation
Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory: A Tumultuous Year for OC School Boards
One local school district is trying to ban critical race theory after a year of intense debates on ethnic studies across OC districts.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: Orange County Restaurants That are New to Me
Brand new does not always mean “the best.” Our food columnist shares her latest discoveries which highlight a mix of established and under the radar new eateries which reflect her current cravings.
Posted inNEWS
OC Canyon Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes Just Ahead of New Year Holiday
It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents have faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire. Officials worry the rain in the burn area will cause debris and mud slides.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County Unprepared For Looming Senior Population Boom, Experts Warn
The County of Orange’s regional response to the upcoming population boom is just getting started.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
What’s the Future of COVID Mandates in Orange County?
A proposed workplace vaccine mandate is tied up in federal court, while a local legal expert says there’s plenty of legal precedent for a shot requirement imposed by the government.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Renner: Conflicts of Interest Get Reappointed at the Orange County Board of Education
The Orange County Department of Education yet again puts partisan politics and personal grievances above the education of OC students. The Board reappointed Tim Shaw after his recent resignation, ignoring qualified candidates to replace him.
