California State University, Fullerton, Seniors Gigi Gradillas and Hugo Rios join the newsroom as interns covering local cities
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Supervisor Races See Last-Minute Spending as Primary Draws Near
The sheriff deputies’ union is spending big on its chosen candidates in the final days of the race as other candidates chip in their own cash to try and keep up.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Officials Won’t Formally Weigh in on Palestine and Israel
After months of pressure, Irvine officials formally voted not to weigh in on the violence in Palestine and Israel, instead supporting a focus on local issues. Santa Ana officials will revisit the debate next week.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Are Seal Beach Residents the Next in OC To Pay Higher Water Bills?
City leaders will allow residents and businesses until May to submit written complaints despite city staff urging to increase rates for improved infrastructure to offset increased costs.
Posted inEducation
Orange County’s Wild West of Campaign Finance: The Board of Education
Voice of OC found over charter school advocates spend heavily on their favored candidates for the county board of education, which has no campaign contribution limits.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Will California’s Prop. 1 Impact Orange County’s Mental Health Funding?
While not taking a formal stance on the ballot measure, a couple of elected county officials are speaking out against Prop. 1 and the impacts it will have on mental health funding in OC.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim City Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava Faces June Recall Election
Less than two years after she was elected, Disneyland Resort-backed councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava will face a recall election in June.
Posted inPress Releases
One More Week to Vote!
Both the State of California and Orange County offer Voter Information Guides that provide a wealth of information about the voting process as well as the candidates and contests that will appear on the ballot.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Leaders Warn Looming Sales Tax Cliff Could Tear Up Public Services
City finance staff warn in five years Santa Ana will lose $30 million in tax revenue as a citywide sales tax dips significantly in 2029 and sunsets a decade later.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Niguel Is Latest Orange County City to Tighten E-Bike Rules
The south county city is the latest to grapple with e-bike regulation and safety as the electric vehicles grow in popularity.
