County agenda documents say it will feature a public health lab and other facilities, but don’t describe what they’ll do or how they’ll be different from existing facilities in Santa Ana.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Allison: University of California Actions Toward Striking Workers May Cause Lasting Damage
The University of California’s tough stance toward union negotiations threatens to fracture a fragile academic community still reeling from Covid. We must show solidarity with striking academic workers to avoid permanent damage to the university.
Posted inTransportation
Before Election is Finalized, OC Officials to Pick New Transportation Leaders Thursday
Will an Orange Mayor who’s on track to get voted out of office get to keep his OCTA board seat?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Will Costa Mesa Voters Make it Easier to Build Housing in the City?
Tuesday’s 5 p.m. results update showed support for a measure easing housing construction regulations by just 16 votes.
Posted inEducation
Why Are Workers Striking Much More Often in Orange County?
Up until recently, labor strikes were fairly uncommon in Orange County. But that’s been changing.
Posted inAnaheim
Is Angel Stadium in Disrepair? Anaheim Officials Look to Find Out
Residents and potential buyers of the Angels may soon learn what it will cost to bring Angel Stadium up to first-class standards after the FBI corruption probe canned the land sale.
Posted inPress Releases
Community Invited to Grand Opening for Park Honoring Landmark Mendez v. Westminster Case
The City of Westminster, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, will host a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 1 to celebrate the completion of a new park and monument honoring the historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which led to the desegregation of California’s public schools 75 years ago.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
To: Student Leader Applauds California’s Free School Meals for All
This school year, California’s new “School Meals for All” program began. As a student leader, I applaud California for being the first state to provide every K–12 student in our public schools with free breakfast and lunch.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Children’s Hospital Beds Keep Filling Up, County Extends Emergency
Children’s Hospital of Orange County staff said they’re slammed with new cases, so adult beds elsewhere are being converted to treat kids. RSV typically doesn’t peak until January or February.
Posted inCountywide
These Dogs Are Getting Left Behind in Orange County Shelters
When evaluating the harder-to-adopt dogs at local animal shelters, three trends seem to emerge: size, age and perceived behavior problems
