City officials could be looking to take over the Rainbow Inn through eminent domain and develop the property into affordable housing.
Yearly Archives: 2024
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach City Council Looks to Rename Street After Major Campaign Donor
The discussion centers on Ed Laird, a long time business owner and volunteer in the city who’s also donated over $10,000 to current city council members.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Grapples With Nearly 60,000 New Housing Units in General Plan Proposal
City leaders are split over how to handle the state’s mandates for new housing, with some sharing concerns the mass expansions could severely impact the city.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Move to Erase Chicano Gothic Mural Triggers Debate
Emigdio Vasquez’s work in Santa Ana has been destroyed throughout time; some residents are asking why there isn’t a protocol for aging historic murals in Santa Ana.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Eyes New Affordable Home Developments
Close to 100 new affordable homes across two residential projects are being proposed to be built in the coastal town that has long struggled to create low income housing.
Posted inEducation
Meet the Candidates For Superintendent of OC Department of Education
The candidates include the current interim superintendent, a candidate who ran for the job and lost last election and a former south OC superintendent who was abruptly fired at the end of 2022.
Posted inTransportation
What’s Behind the OC Streetcar Construction Along Harbor Blvd and on Fairview St?
The OC Streetcar, connecting Santa Ana and Garden Grove along Harbor Blvd. will be under construction until the end of 2025.
Posted inOutdoors
Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Asian American Pacific Islander Month Celebrations, 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 Journalists Recognized as Finalists in Eight Categories for the 66th Annual SoCal Journalism Awards
Anaheim corruption coverage, Photography, and Columns from Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. are highlighted.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Yamashiro: OC Animal Care – Mismanagement and Public Deception Regarding Small Pets
OC Animal Care has been involved in transferring small pets to a reptile organization, which subsequently transported them to Arizona. In a related situation, it was reported that small pets from San Diego Humane Society were likely sold in Arizona as snake food. OCAC has not provided clear explanations regarding the fate of these animals, and support from County Supervisors Wagner and Foley has been lacking.
