Anaheim officials are expected to debate Tuesday what campaign finance reform could look like in a city where Disney regularly finances a majority of city council members.
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Stanton Restricts Pedestrian Activity Near Street Medians and Drive-Thrus
The new law comes after California decriminalized jaywalking. It prevents people from sitting or standing on street medians or drive-thru exits.
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across Orange County
Foreign film screenings. Morning geology hikes.These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Green Gathering Spaces on the Rise, Tustin’s Newest Community Garden
The 4,500-square feet garden provides weekly training and volunteer opportunities to grow fresh food in the city owned plot of land.
Keefe: Prayer Before Thanksgiving
Feast and starvation are divides with plenty of middle ground. According to United Way, nearly 300,000 Orange County residents are unsure how they will eat tomorrow.
Santana: Two Weeks After Toxic Navy Hangar Fire, Tustin Feels Abandoned by Gov. Newsom
Residents lambast city, state and federal officials about a lack of communication and evacuation order two weeks after the massive hangar fire broke out – prompting city officials to authorize $7.8 million for asbestos clean up.
How Easy is it to Tune Into Your School Board Meeting?
Saddleback Valley and Savanna School Districts in OC are the only ones that don’t livestream their meetings for public viewing.
Many Orange County Residents Still Struggle Putting Food on Table
Local food bank leaders say the need for food in Orange County is significantly high amid a food cliff and a federal report showing food insecurity is on the rise across the U.S.
Mavrovouniotis: The OC Animal Shelter Lied About Its Safety Record. It Needed an Excuse to Keep the Kennels Off-Limits and Ditch Its Strategic Plan.
The county misinformed the public and the Grand Jury. It understated the number of bites that occurred at the animal shelter. In reality, shelter policies resulted in no safety improvements. False statistics served as a smokescreen for disregarding the Strategic Plan, blocking public access, and lowering animal care standards.
How Transparent is Your Local OC School District?
An analysis found that while most school district board members are filing forms on time, these public records still pose a challenge to access.

