As a host of cities struggle with dim financial outlooks on their budgets, officials across OC are considering new taxes to bring in more money.
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: Another Twenty Four People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in May While County Contemplates Going “Back to the Future” in Response
Yes, deaths among the County’s people who find themselves homeless are thankfully somewhat down, but it’s way to early to “declare victory” and return to “Back to the Future” approaches would keep thousands of people sleeping on our streets until they do die.
Posted inPress Releases
First-of-its-Kind Project with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Brings Elementary School Through College Students Together for Habitat Restoration Research
Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal, to help restore Orange County’s native lands. A collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology (UCI CEB) and the Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors (ITO) is engaging elementary school through college students in restoration ecology.
Posted inCountywide
Hiking to Understand the Role of Flowers in OC
Blooms affect the ecology of the land and inspire the personal lives of naturalists who lead educational monthly hikes.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Library Privatization Efforts Fizzle Out After Public Pushback
Surf City is moving away from outsourcing the city library system management after the lone bidder withdrew its bid at the 11th hour and council members said residents are against the idea.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Dance performances, fitness-focused hikes and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Receives a Dozen Awards at 2024 OC Press Club Awards
Voice of OC reporters win first place Environmental and News Feature story
Posted inPress Releases
County of Orange Honored with 20 Awards for Innovation and Achievement
National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded eight County of Orange departments with a collective total of 20 achievement awards on June 7, 2024, in recognition of various innovative county government programs.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Institutes Oversight of Controversial Tourism Bureau
Anaheim City Council members are rolling out an oversight board on Visit Anaheim in an effort to make sure tourism tax dollars are being spent properly after a scathing state audit on the tourism bureau.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Police Get $27M Contract Amid Looming Revenue Cliff
In a city where revenue is projected to drop $30 million in 5 years, can Santa Ana afford a $27 million police contract?
