State Senator Tom Umberg wants the CA Attorney General to consider the legality of three Mission Viejo council members extending their terms in 2020.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inPress Releases
California State Auditor Releases Scathing Report on RHNA Process, Report Finds Housing Goals are Not Supported by Evidence
On March 17, Michael S. Tilden, the Acting California State Auditor, issued a blistering critique of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and its Regional Housing Needs Assessments (RHNA).
Posted inMusic
Pacific Symphony Mounts a Surefire Production of Verdi’s ‘Otello’ in Segerstrom Concert Hall
REVIEW: Tenor Carl Tanner reprises the title role that he sang at the Metropolitan Opera in a commanding performance.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: The Less-Corporate Side of Irvine Dining Near John Wayne Airport
Irvine’s stereotype of being a land of restaurant chains may be true, but our food columnist defies the unsavory typecast in favor of ghost kitchens and (office) complex dining options.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Fan Injury Lawsuit Against the LA Angels Expects to Test The Baseball Rule in Court
A six-year old was hit in the head during warmups before an Angels game – a fact that attorneys say nullifies the Baseball Rule, where lawsuits from foul ball injuries usually get thrown out.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
CA Attorney General Greenlights Lawsuit That Could Unseat an OC Board of Education Member
With June primaries looming, a lawsuit will challenge whether Tim Shaw can stay on the board. Shaw says the suit is political maneuvering and people should wait for the election.
Posted inEquality & Equity
A New Map Of Orange County Can Help Residents Track, Protect Their Own Neighborhoods
The new detailed map showing COVID-19 disparities and other health gaps has public health experts and community organizations hoping it’s another step in addressing community inequities.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
South Orange County Cities Debate How To Handle Nepotism on the Dais
While Laguna Niguel just implemented new restrictions on appointing family members to panels, Irvine is about to wrestle with the same issue.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton City Council Members Finalize New Election Map Despite Resident Pushback
Fullerton residents will have a new voting map for the next decade or so, but some community members say it’s one that ignores their concerns.
Posted inEducation
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Trustees Narrowly Ban Critical Race Theory
As the district moves forward with a new multicultural elective course, trustees banned the theory while students & parents worry the move will stifle history lessons and discussions on racism.
