The old brand of conservative republican that dominated OC politics seems to be dying out as Democrats gain a greater edge and a new form of Republican emerges.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inSanta Ana
Is Santa Ana Poised to Start Taxing Vacant Property Owners?
The idea has taken off in other California cities. Will it take off in the heart of Orange County?
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Aliso Viejo Lowers Campaign Contributions Limit, Capping it at $1,000 Per Election Per Donor
The City Council approved an ordinance lowering the limit from $4,900, the state default cap.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
McKittrick: Southern California Facing Devastating Water Shortage? Not Everywhere.
The rapidly growing Southern California population base threatens to deny the irrigation water from many rural counties and has reduced import water sources to historically low levels. Fortunately, the Irvine Ranch Water District in Orange Country is on the right track to achieving water sustainability.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton Sued For Banning RVs From Parking in City Limits
Mayor Fred Jung called the lawsuit “completely counterproductive,” asking where those advocates were a year ago when it was written.
Posted inVisual Arts
‘Yellow Submarine Rising’ Gives Asian American Artists a Platform to Speak and Shine
The group exhibition at OCCCA is a response to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, speech and incidents.
Posted inTop Stories
Another COVID Wave Hits Orange County Ahead of Holidays
Orange County’s COVID-19 positivity rates steadily increased throughout November and hospitalizations nearly tripled during that time.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Laguna Niguel City Council Approves Controversial Condo Project Below Former Landslide
After nearly a decade in development, the project is moving forward, with residents still dissatisfied on how safe it is to build on the site of a landslide.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC’s Top Elected Officials Declare Systemic Racism and Inequity a Public Health Crisis
The resolution says “systemic racism” and inequities are key drivers of discrimination and harm to people’s physical and emotional health.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Anaheim Inaugurates Two Reformist, Two Resort-Backed City Councilmembers Following FBI Corruption Probe
The new council comes after Disney spent big on boosting three of its preferred candidates, with two of them winning and one being voted out of office.
