The race could see major shifts in the county department of education that manages one of the largest education budgets in the state.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Cannabis Sales Are Paying for New Public Library Services in Santa Ana
In a city where libraries usually get smaller slices of the annual budget, marijuana sales have financed what officials hope to be a first step in upgrading the Santa Ana library.
Posted inPress Releases
County Community Service Center Office Closing Temporarily
The County Community Service Center Office, 15496 Magnolia St. in Westminster, will be closed due to construction from noon Thursday, April 7 to noon Monday, April 11.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Yanity: The Serra Siding Extension is a Project of National Significance
The ‘Surf Line’ railroad track through Orange County plays a key role in the state and national economy, and national defense. The Serra Siding Extension Project in Dana Point will add reliability and flexibility at a critical point midway along the railroad track between LA and San Diego.
Posted inEducation
Critical Race Theory is on the Chopping Block at Placentia-Yorba Linda School District
The proposed ban comes as school districts across the country wrestle with how history should be taught and what aspects of it have been traditionally left out of classrooms.
Posted inOutdoors
San Juan Capistrano Looks to Build City’s First Skatepark
After residents pushed for over a decade, San Juan Capistrano City Council Members are moving forward with the city’s first skatepark, giving local skateboarders a place to finally call home.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Judge Orders OC Supervisor Candidate to Nix Democratic Party Endorsement from Ballot Statement
Battles have been playing out in OC over what candidates can say about each other and themselves on the form, with the latest blocking Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento from listing the party endorsement.
Posted inMusic
Angélique Kidjo Delivers at Soka
REVIEW: The African world music icon offered positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves during a Saturday night concert in Aliso Viejo.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Digital Editor Sonya Quick Moves to Statewide Nonprofit Newsroom, CalMatters
After five years working on the digital transformation of Orange County’s nonprofit newsroom, Voice of OC Digital Editor Sonya Quick this past month moved to a new position with the […]
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
DA Spitzer Faces Another Racial Comment Claim as Three More Prosecutors File Suit
A high-ranking 20-year DA prosecutor says Spitzer accused her “of being afraid to prosecute a defendant simply because of the defendant’s race.” Spitzer previously denied making racially inappropriate remarks, but did not address the new allegation when asked about it.
