In fear of losing their houses, residents want a rent stabilization ordinance for mobile home owners on the November ballot.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inGovernment
Washington’s 1796 Farewell Address
To commemorate Presidents Day – set on the third Monday of February to honor President Lincoln’s Feb. 12 birthday and President Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday – it’s always worthwhile to re-read our first President’s farewell address. It’s always a gripping read and also amazingly relevant – note the warnings to the young American nation about the perils of partisanship as well as foreign interference in national elections.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Mother of Murder Victim Slams OC DA Todd Spitzer as Backing Off Death Penalty to Protect Himself
Brenda Partch, whose son was killed in 2019, says Spitzer retraumatized her by backing off a death penalty case to protect himself.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Cheating Scandals Trigger Dropped Endorsements For DA Spitzer, Baytieh Judge Campaigns
San Diego DA drops endorsement for Spitzer as he faces blowback over how his statements impacted a death penalty case. A prominent law professor also dropped support for Ebrahim Baytieh, a former Spitzer deputy on the other end of controversy.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Moodian: Look No Further Than OC For a Coastal Crisis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association released an alarming report this week that projects significant sea-level rise during the next 30 years. This may result in extreme flooding in coastal communities. One should look no further than Orange County for an example of how rising sea levels are affecting coastal communities.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Pearl Cleage’s ‘What I Learned in Paris,’ Coming to SCR, Seems Tailor-made for the Moment
Set in 1973, the 2012 dramedy is a rom-com about ordinary people set against the backdrop of politics and the civil rights movement – issues as relevant now as ever.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Lead Police Detective Criticizes DA Todd Spitzer’s Statements About Race, Alleges Cover-Up
Detective tells judge that Spitzer ruined a death penalty case by making inappropriate racial remarks and then trying to cover it up.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
California Public Health Officials Eye New Approach to COVID-19 Pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to provide specifics on how exactly the new plan will impact the lives of Californians.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: School Board Renames Romero Cruz Academy to Recognize Santa Ana Education Pioneer
Lydia is back at Romero Cruz Academy with Santa Ana Unified School District officials responding to her father’s call, moving quickly to add her first name back to an elementary school.
Posted inTransportation
Orange County Takes Free Public Transit Leap With ‘Permanent’ Youth Bus Passes
County transit officials say the program has already shown noticeable ridership increases across the area’s public transit system.
