Irvine is one of the latest Orange County cities to consider switching to district elections, but the change must be approved by the city’s voters first.
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Posted inWestminster
Will Westminster Voters Raise Taxes Again?
Heading into the March primary, voters will decide on a ½% sales tax increase as the city struggles to maintain staff for public services.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Greene: CalOptima Health’s Decision to Eliminate Safety-Net Hospitals Harms Vulnerable Patients
CalOptima’s termination of contracts with four Orange County hospitals exacerbates the strain on an already overwhelmed health care system. This decision limits care options for up to 940,000 residents, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Reduced access leads to longer wait times, compromised outcomes, and heightened risks for patients, especially unhoused and low-income individuals.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voters to Decide Who Sits on The Orange County Board of Education
Voters will pick who will fill three seats on the Orange County Board of Education this March 5 primary election – it could impact the growth of charter schools locally.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Officials Discuss a State Audit on Poor Oversight of Tourism Dollars?
On Tuesday, city council members are expected to file their response to a California State Auditor Report alleging improper tourism dollar spending and a lack of city oversight.
Posted inCountywide
Westminster and Santa Ana Celebrate Tết
The City of Westminster hosted their annual Tết Parade in the heart of Little Saigon, while Santa Ana hosted their inaugural Tết Festival earlier in the month.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Lunar New Year celebrations. Language learning and volunteer opportunities. These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inEconomy
OC Struggles To Track Taxpayer Dollars For Tourist Advertising
Investigations into Anaheim and Irvine are putting a new spotlight on tourism bureaus, agencies that typically haven’t gotten much public attention in the past.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange Unified Allows Charter School to Mortgage Off an Old Jr. High
Buried in an agreement to help the OC Classical Academy operate a high school on district property, there’s a provision that allows the academy to mortgage the land.
Posted inOutdoors
Lost a Dog During Storms? They Might be at the OC Animal Shelter
The downpour led to an increasing number of displaced and lost dogs showing up at OC Animal Care. Shelter leaders are calling for more fosters and adoptions to help with the growing numbers.
