The idea could test City Hall greatly, yet officials decrying neglect by the county during the pandemic have indicated it’s a burden they might have to bear.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inTop Stories
Fountain Valley City Council Members Will Soon Take on OC’s Housing Debate
Some city planning commissioners said a new apartment development will help them hit the state-mandated new housing goal – an issue cities across OC have been struggling with.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Persistent Stigma May Limit Access to Addiction Treatment for Orange County’s Most Vulnerable
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) uses FDA-approved drugs to improve and sustain recovery for opioid addicts. California and Orange County have embraced MAT, but lingering stigma from community members, physicians, and leaders of 12-step programs has limited its use. As a result, some portion of the 7000+ homeless in Orange County who could benefit from MAT do not receive it, and may miss an opportunity to recover and transition out of homelessness.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: What Should Orange County’s Elected Public Auditor Stand For?
Republicans Andrew Hamilton and John Moorlach say they want to bring back the auditor’s fiscal hawk approach if they get elected to the traditionally quiet office that supervisors defunded.
Posted inMusic
Delfeayo Marsalis Says His Style of Jazz is What O.C. Needs Right Now
The famous family’s trombone virtuoso brings his band, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, to Soka University this Saturday.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: Looking at the Pandemic’s Effect On Two Restaurants Two Years Later
Our food columnist articulates how COVID has affected both existing and brand new establishments.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Assemblyman Tom Daly Won’t Seek Reelection; Could a Progressive Take His Spot?
The longtime Assemblyman announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection, potentially paving the way for a more progressive candidate to get voted into office this November.
Posted inEducation
Another OC Board of Education Member Faces Legal Threat for Holding Two Elected Offices
If the case moves forward, Beckie Gomez might have to leave her seat on the board or the Tustin City Council.
Posted inMission Viejo
Mission Viejo Implements New Election Map, Faces Criticism Over Extended Terms
The new map guarantees at least one new member will come to the dais, but residents complained over the council’s decision to ignore a map drawn by the community.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Promotes National Consumer Protection Week March 6 to March 12
The County of Orange has proclaimed the week of March 6 through March 12 as National Consumer Protection Week to provide information of interest to County consumers.
