Assemblywoman Laurie Davies and Assemblywoman Diane Dixon signed onto a letter by a coalition of Republican legislators urging federal officials to focus their deportation efforts on criminals.
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Elliott & Maestas: This Independence Day, Irvine Must Defend our Energy Freedoms
Irvine’s threat of withdrawal from OCPA threatens families’ right to choose where their energy comes from. It’s time to protect clean energy choice – and recommit to OCPA.
Irvine City Council Re-Adopts Lobbying Rules to Settle Lawsuit
The Irvine City Council rescinded and re-adopted lobbying regulations originally passed last year in order to settle a lawsuit alleging Brown Act violations.
Another OC City Looks to Paid Parking to Help Plug Budget Holes
Officials in Orange are moving forward with paid parking and enforcement in Old Towne after making tens of millions of dollars in cuts to adopt a balanced budget.
Santa Ana to Support Immigrants; Responds to ICE Raids After Demands for Mayor to Resign
City council members will decide on a host of proposals in response to federal immigration sweeps including starting a financial program for families impacted by the raid as many are afraid to go to work.
ICE Raids Spur Aid Network in Orange County
Churches, community groups and residents are mobilizing in the wake of ICE raids by forming lookout systems and establishing a direct aid network.
Santana: A Big Thanks to Orange County For a Sweet Sixteen
Hundreds of thousands of readers – and a small community of donors – have made the seemingly impossible into a reality: a thriving local, nonprofit newsroom focused on putting residents in a position to defend their freedom and quality of life.
Chasing Olympic Dreams at Trestles Beach
Southern California’s iconic surf spot will host the LA28 Olympic surf Athletes; meanwhile, locals reflect on the beach’s legacy, waves, and what the global spotlight could mean for the community.
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Available For Adoption
As of June 25, there are 167 dogs and 52 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
OC District Attorney Could Lose Control of HR Department After Retaliating Against Whistleblowers
OC Supervisors are asking their staff to look at new ways for staff to report misconduct after paying out $3 million following a jury verdict finding Spitzer harassed at least one whistleblower in his office.

