While county leaders are celebrating the end of the project a decade in the making, many of the business owners surrounding it say the construction wrecked their livelihoods.
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Aliso Viejo Could See 72 New Townhomes
City council members reviewed concept plans for a 72-unit community featuring three-story townhomes as municipalities grapple with the worsening housing crisis.
New California Law Could Help Illuminate Middle Eastern Community Disparities
A new state law requires certain government agencies to collect demographic data on Middle Eastern residents in an effort to help address health and education disparities faced by the community.
Thousands of People Rail Against ICE Raids, Other Federal Policies in Orange County
Saturday marked the second round of the “No Kings” protests as thousands of residents railed against what they say is an increasingly hostile federal government – it was just one of the thousands of rallies held across the country.
A Look at Orange County Headlines as Kaiser Permanente Workers Strike
Health care employees strike as they demand better pay from Kaiser Permanente, more OC cities step into the congressional redistricting battle – these are just some of the biggest headlines in the county this week.
A Look at More Orange County Pets Available For Adoption
As of Oct. 15, there are 149 dogs and 106 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Corruption Probe to be Released on Convicted Supervisor’s Work at OC’s Public Health Plan
The corruption report is set to focus on disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s yearslong work at the agency before he pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and was sentenced to prison for five years.
As More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Whippets, Irvine Sidesteps Ban
Irvine City Council members voted against banning the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, for recreational drug use, while other Orange County cities crack down on the inhalant.
More Orange County Cities Eye Reckless E-Bike Riding
As one Orange County city joins a growing list of local municipalities introducing e-bike regulations another looks to implement stricter rules on reckless riding.
Free Things to Do: Outdoor Volunteering and Family-Friendly Activities
Volunteer opportunities in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and a family-friendly math workshop are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.

