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Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Could Widespread ICE Raids Come Back to Orange County?
Supreme Court Justices removed a temporary restraining order that barred federal agents from conducting immigration detentions based on factors like race, language spoken and place of employment.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Another Orange County City Bans Whippets
Costa Mesa is joining a growing list of cities looking to crackdown on the recreational use of laughing gas as police report a surge in public safety threats from nitrous oxide.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Lake Forest Residents Protest Proposed Warehouses Near Homes
Two projects, consisting of industrial and warehouse buildings, are proposed in Lake Forest next to a residential neighborhood, where community members are voicing their opposition.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Headlines in the Dog Days of Summer
A questionable airshow deal in Huntington Beach, a controversial move to sell alcohol in a park, and Santa Ana police allege harassment against an elected official and a reporter – this is just some of this week’s biggest civic news.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Fighting Cancer, Spreading Awareness With Art
Diagnosed with terminal cancer months after losing her father to the disease, local artist Anita Tran is fighting back and bringing awareness to the illness with help from Apollo the Alien – a character she created.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Dogs and Cats Are Available for Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of Sept. 4, there are 160 dogs and 88 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Lake Forest Approves El Toro Road Improvements, Street Widening
Three street improvement projects at Jeronimo Road, El Toro Road and Trabuco Road are expected to cost about $10 million.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Greenlights Booze Sales Next to Playground
City Council members approved the program despite a series of calls from residents to keep alcohol out of the public park.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Scenic Hikes and Family Storytime
Wilderness access to Black Star Canyon and family storytime events are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
