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Monthly Archives: October 2025
Pelleriti: Streets, Cars, and Streetcars
The discrepancy in how freeway vs. public transit projects are scrutinized in the U.S. is hard to understate. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than the OC Streetcar.
Santa Ana Could Censure Police Union Critic After Cops File Harassment Complaints
Santa Ana Councilman Johnathan Hernandez – a staunch critic of the local police union – could be formally admonished by his council colleagues over allegations that he harassed a few police officers.
Orange County’s Top Prosecutor Could See Another Trial Over Alleged Employee Retaliation
Orange County District Attorney Todd Sitzer could be facing a second trial questioning his conduct after a jury found he retaliated against a top prosecutor – costing the county over $3 million.
How Loud Should it Get in Downtown Fullerton?
Fullerton City Council members are considering cracking down on loud noises in the downtown area by setting sound limits for bars, cafes and restaurants in the commercial zone.
Hold Your Tongue: Cypress Bans Politicians From Disparaging Each Other at City Council Meetings
Cypress officials have adopted an ordinance prohibiting their colleagues from disparaging each other following the resignation of the controversial city manager.
Voice of OC Joins Larry Mantle for 40th Anniversary AirTalk OC Tour
This week, Norberto Santana, Jr. joined other guests from the Orange County Register and LAist addressing Orange County’s political and journalism landscape.
A Look at OC Headlines as Federal Shutdown Impacts Huntington Beach Airshow
The Pacific Airshow won’t see military jets because of the shutdown, while the county’s first veterans cemetery is facing a federal funding priority hurdle – these are just some of this week’s headlines.
OC Cambodians Look to the Future
Orange County and Santa Ana honored the Cambodian community this year, marking 50 years since the Khmer Rouge genocide started, while one local Cambodian organization celebrates 45 years of service to refugees.
These Pets Are Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of Oct. 1, there are 147 dogs and 75 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

