The new program could open a path for restaurants to hang onto their expanded outdoor dining as residents debate pros and cons.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Battle to Become Orange County’s Next District Attorney Heats Up
A District Attorney reelection bid announcement by incumbent Todd Spitzer this week led to dramatic verbal clashing between supporters and opponents. At stake is the county prosecutor office’s approach to public safety.
Posted inEducation
Two Orange County Schools Grapple With Racism And Battles Over Sexual Orientation
The controversies come as the OC Human Relations Commission found an increase in hate crimes and hate incidents throughout the county last year.
Posted inEducation
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Board May Switch to Online Meetings Following Mask Revolt
District trustees have been unable to hold a meeting for more than five minutes this month because of mask compliance, now they may hold their meetings online.
Posted inAnne Marie Panoringan
Panoringan: Finding New Foods by Living the Buy Nothing Lifestyle
Our columnist demystifies what it means to be part of a Buy Nothing community and how food factors in.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Bartlett: A Strong Healthcare System Means a Strong Economy
Increasing healthcare costs during a pandemic makes about as much sense as adding trillions of dollars in government debt in the middle of an inflation crisis. Or releasing violent criminals on no cash bail during a crime wave.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Hits ‘Grim Milestone’ Surpassing 6,000 Residents Killed by COVID
It looks like OC’s fourth wave has peaked, public health experts say. But, they warn, the pandemic isn’t over yet and more deaths are expected to roll in.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Hospitals Wrestle With High Number of COVID Patients as Fourth Surge Might Be Peaking
While doctors treat COVID patients, there’s an ongoing battle to close health gaps – like vaccine disparities – at the street level.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Officials Send Nurses To Help Schools With COVID-19 Contact Tracing
The county’s support comes after the state changed guidance on contact tracing at school amid the Omicron surge, which switches from individual case investigations to grouped notifications.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine Officials to Study Botanical Garden, Veterans Memorial at Great Park
While the decision to move forward was widely celebrated, the exact details on what will go in the park are still up for debate.
