Despite its short history when compared to other winter holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa has still come to be a special cultural holiday for African Americans and pan-Americans.
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Local Politicos Fuel Takeover of Orange County’s Health Plan For the Poor
A longtime political aide to county supervisors’ Chairman Andrew Do with less than a year of work experience in healthcare administration has just moved into a $282,000 job as a top advisor to the health plan’s CEO.
Posted inCulture
Find Local Church Services and Holiday Activities to Celebrate Christmas in Orange County
Christmas services are underway at churches across Orange County. Find one in your area, or opt for another immersive holiday activity nearby.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Silverado Canyon Residents Still Under Evacuation Order Ahead of Christmas
The first major winter storm of the season triggered mandatory evacuations along the Bond Fire burn areas, which were later lifted for Williams and Modjeska Canyons but maintained in Silverado.
Posted inGovernment
Do OC Residents Deserve More Transparency On COVID-19 Bailout Spending?
Some cities have detailed their spending plans, while others can’t quite say where the federal money has gone. Meanwhile, the county hasn’t detailed how its departments spent the money.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Oil Spotted Off OC Coast Again, Source Unknown
In the last three weeks, county and state officials have spotted three different oil sheens off the coast and have yet to publicly name a source for any of them.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Selected Again to Participate in Ambitious Report for America Project
This decimation of local news is all too familiar in Orange County where journalists numbered more than 600 in the 90s and now less than 100 people are covering the county.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
State and Local Health Experts Move to Vaccinate Kids Ahead of Expected Winter Surge
Some OC school district officials are railing against an expected state mandate requiring kids to be vaccinated in order to be in classrooms.
Posted inEducation
Tim Shaw Reappointed to OC Board of Education Two Months After Resignation
Shaw left the board due to threats of a conflict of interest lawsuit, but now plans to abandon his seat on the La Habra City Council instead of the board.
Posted inCulture
Not Just a Shoe Brand, Orange County-based Vans Continues to Encourage Creativity and Self-Expression
Founded in Anaheim in 1966, the now globally recognized shoe brand, Vans, continues with its goal of stimulating self-expression and individuality through action sports, music, fashion and art.
