Food bank leaders warn hunger will only worsen in Orange County without legislation to reverse the expected cuts to a federal food assistance program.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Judge Orders Huntington Beach to Adopt Housing Plan
The city now has 120 days to get a housing plan approved, and until they do, developers can largely approve their own projects.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Civic News Ahead of Christmas
Toy and food drives are gearing up for the county’s neediest, Irvine changes course on the future of the Great Park – these are just some of this week’s biggest local headlines.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Amid The Cold Chill of a Holiday Lull, a Race for Congress in OC Heats Up
A rare matchup next year between two Republican Congress members for a redistricted seat straddling OC and Riverside is already heating up.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
More Pets at OC Animal Care Are Available For Adoption Ahead of the New Year
As of Dec. 16, there are 154 dogs and 16 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: 2025 Longest Night Memorial – The Names of the People Who Died Without Fixed Abode (Homeless) in OC Between Dec 1, 2024 and Nov 30, 2025
2025 Longest Night Memorial – The Names of the People Who Died Without Fixed Abode (Homeless) in OC Between Dec 1, 2024 and Nov 30, 2025– The Names of the People Who Died Without Fixed Abode (Homeless) in OC Between Dec 1, 2024 and Nov 30, 2025
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Nonprofits Host Food & Toy Drives For Orange County’s Struggling Families
Ahead of Christmas, a couple of nonprofits are wrapping up the year with toy and food distributions this weekend helping families celebrate the holiday season.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Holiday Shows and Movies
A screening of “It’s A Wonderful Life” and other family-friendly holiday activities are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inPress Releases
Annual Conditions of Children Report Now Available
This year’s Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available. The report details the conditions of health, economic well-being, education and safety of Orange County’s children, giving insight into the ongoing efforts and progress in the conditions of our community’s youth.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Brea Leaders Eye Airbnb Pilot Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Brea leaders previously prohibited short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo, but ahead of the 2028 Olympics and 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are eyeing a pilot program to allow up to 100 rentals.
