Fullerton is the latest Orange County city to look to support a lawsuit challenging the widespread deportation sweeps that have rocked Southern California this summer.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inCountywide
OC Democratic Consultant Who Admitted to Attempted Bribery Could Avoid Jail Time
After she was arrested by federal agents, Melahat Rafiei helped prosecutors go after former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu and former Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Remove District Attorney’s HR Department After $3 Million Loss
Moving forward, any internal complaints surrounding the county’s elected district attorney will have to go through the county CEO’s office instead of his own.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
OC’s First Draft of History
Voice of OC archives house over a decade of Orange County civic news.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Supervisors Reject Fire Authority Ambulance Plan, Pick Private Contractor
While opponents of the private contractor pointed out recent problems in LA County and the possibility of federal funding for a public program, supervisors said the concerns came too late.
Posted inOutdoors
Cracking Down E-bikes: Orange County’s Battle for Safer Roads
A host of new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to prevent people from modifying e-bikes to reach higher speeds and require e-bikes to attach a rear red reflector or light. This comes after more than half of OC’s cities adopted ordinances to regulate e-bikes amid complaints from residents and local officials about city streets becoming less safe.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Fire Watch Gears Up for Southern California’s Fire Season
In preparation for Southern California’s peak fire season, Orange County Fire Watch volunteers, managed by Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) staff, conducted a mock deployment on August 13 to practice their response protocols.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
San Juan Capistrano Could See 225 New Homes
San Juan Capistrano City Council members are expected to discuss converting the 15-acre Capistrano Business Park into 225 for-sale residential units.
Posted inOrange
An End to The ‘Orange Way’: Scrambling to Prevent Municipal Bankruptcy
Orange city officials are scrambling to implement recommendations from a financial consultant after they warned them last month their town would be bankrupt in three years if they don’t act.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Schools Prep for ICE
Here’s how five different school districts in Orange County are preparing in case federal immigration agents show up to one of their campuses.
