After battling to maintain open space at Banning Ranch near Newport Bay since 2016, the final funding needed to conserve the 385-acre property has been acquired.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: CA State Senators Applaud Cuban Regime as Biden Blocks Diplomats From Americas Summit
How did Cuban diplomats get a rousing ovation and an open mic from California Senators despite an ongoing repressive wave on the island?
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Wins Prestigious General Excellence, Public Service Awards from CA News Publishers Association
If there was a theme to the numerous awards Voice of OC journalists received this year from the California Newspapers Association, it’s our team’s ability to jump on breaking news […]
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Grand Jury Questions Sending Firetrucks to Medical Calls
While most cities and the OC Fire Authority send a full fire truck to nearly every incident, there have been questions for years if that’s necessary when a majority are medical calls.
Posted inCypress
Cypress Moves to Censure Council Member For Allegedly Failing to Follow Public Records Act
Cypress city officials are now facing allegations of violating two laws aimed at preventing government secrecy — California’s public records law and the state’s open meetings law.
Posted inPress Releases
OC Animal Care Promotes Importance of Pet Licensing Ahead of National Lost Pet Prevention Month
As National Lost Pet Prevention Month approaches this July, OC Animal Care is raising awareness of responsible pet ownership and encouraging residents to license their pets.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Liss: A Different Pondering Over an Orange County Veterans Cemetery
Why we haven’t had the grand opening of the Veterans Memorial Park & Cemetery on the ARDA site at the Great Park has nothing to do with pondering, debate or resident opposition. It has to do with developer influence over the Irvine City Council and a network of supportive surrogates.
Posted inCulture
Pride Month 2022 Celebrations in Orange County
June celebrates the liberation of LGBTQ+ people through vibrant events of unity, education, fun and self-expression.
Posted inVisual Arts
New Digital Arts Space in Santa Ana Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in O.C.
Media Arts Santa Ana is planning to open a new Digital Art and Workspace for Santa Ana and Orange County residents, with free or accessible classes, film screenings, workshops and free access to digital technology.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Continues Reckoning With Big Money Influence in Wake of FBI Corruption Probe
An FBI corruption probe into former Mayor Harry Sidhu and the Chamber of Commerce has renewed a concern raised by residents for years: big money’s influence on city decisions.
