Although in-person vote centers won’t open until Feb. 24, Orange County voters can send in their mail-in ballots starting on Feb. 5. Some in-person vote centers won’t open until March 2.
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Studies Privatizing Public Library Management
The idea comes as city leaders are also assembling a panel of residents to decide what books do or don’t go into the library’s shelves.
Posted inCountywide
Recognizing Orange County’s Black History
The City of Santa Ana recognized the late Helen M. Shipp with ceremonial street toppers in February 2023. This year, cities across the county are celebrating Black History Month in different ways.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do For Black History Month Across OC
Black History Month storytimes. Author talks and soul food cooking demonstrations. These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through community centers and public libraries.
Posted inCountywide
Lunar New Year Kicks off In OC
Tomorrow, Santa Ana hosts the inaugural Tết and Lunar New Year Festival, as celebrations are kicking off throughout the month all over Orange County.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Scathing Audit Marks Another Chapter in a Corruption-Plagued City Hall
Residents, former council members and two California legislators react to a scathing state audit that alleges resort interests improperly spent tax dollars – including influencing elected officials.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Resnick: SchoolsFirst Board Shuts Out Members Again
The SchoolsFirst board of directors has again made it impossible for any of its over one million members to be elected to its board of directors. Setting a requirement to obtain 500 signatures to appear on the ballot and then having the ability to decline a petitioner is how the board has operated for decades.
Posted inTransportation
Southern Storms Spell Trouble for Battered San Clemente Rail Line
Despite frequent shutdowns to the county’s coastal train, no one appears ready to discuss moving the tracks further inland.
Posted inCOAST
Newport Beach Boat Owners Protest Proposed Rent Spike on City Moorings
If approved, the proposed mooring rate changes could skyrocket boat owners’ monthly rent, forcing some longtime boat owners to move or sell.
