The music director of Pacific Symphony for 33 years is leaving his post, probably at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inCountywide
What Questions Do You Have for the People Who Want to Run Your Government?
It can be tough to quickly compare November election candidates. Voice of OC is putting real questions to candidates – and inviting readers to submit ideas.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County Struggles to Curb Increasing Hate Incidents
For seven years straight the number of combined hate crimes and incidents have been on the rise in OC.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: 5.7% of OC’s Beginning of the Year Homeless Population is Now Dead, with 41 Homeless Deaths in August, 328 for the Year
With 41 deaths among people “without fixed abode” in August, 328 for the year so far, a full 5.7% of the County’s beginning of the year homeless population (by the PIT Count reported to be 5718) is now dead. It has been reported that $1.4 billion is being spent annually in OC on homelessness, yet we continue to have families with small kids and seniors with disabilities being asked to stay on the street while the County takes its time to process them and then search for options to shelter or house them. How is any of this possible?
Posted inCulture
Orange County Celebrates Mexican, Central American Independence This Weekend
Orange County this weekend celebrates Independence Day for Mexico as well as for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
New Documentary Critical of Disney, Created by a Disney Heiress
Abigail Disney, grand-niece of Walt and granddaughter of Roy, captures the plight of under-paid workers at the world-famous resort.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC State Legislators’ Concerns Trigger State Investigation of OC Power Authority
This will be the third audit of the agency announced this year as legislators cite concerns over transparency and competency ahead of the program’s launch.
Posted inSanta Ana
Orange County Celebrates ‘El Grito,’ Mexican Independence Day in Santa Ana
Fiestas Patrias will feature music, food and dancing Saturday and Sunday in Santa Ana to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Posted inCountywide
Do Orange County Taxpayers Really Need To Spend $50K To Rebrand John Wayne Airport’s Logo?
County officials expect to sell merchandise by updating the airport’s logo. Are they right?
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Hate Increases in Orange County For 7th Straight Year, New Report Drops Today
A state report shows overall reported hate crimes in California are at their highest level since 2001 as a new county report shows hate activity continues to rise in Orange County.
