A host of local officials end up in court, workers hit the streets and state officials arrive to talk about the impact of immigration on the economy.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inCOAST
Fire Pits: Orange County’s Burning Summer Tradition
Hundreds of municipal fire pits still exist today in OC.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Available For Adoption This Summer
As of Aug. 14, there are 167 dogs and 145 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Open Space Protection Ballot Measure Kicked to 2026
After initiating a debate about the future of open space preservation in town, the city council decided to delay any further discussion about a special election to 2026.
Posted inEconomy
Orange County Feels Economic Fallout of ICE Raids
Economic fallout concerns were raised this week during a roundtable discussion of state legislators and community organizations, which also saw the local groups call on state leaders for more resources and stronger oversight of the ICE raids.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Makerspaces and Scenic Hikes
A creative makerspace and a family-friendly hike are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lamirande: Orange County Government Makes Bad Decisions About Safety – and the Animal Shelter
Buried in OC’s bureaucratic jungle, crucial decisions are made with no citizen input, no explanation, and no evaluation. The “CEO Risk Management” office failed in matters ranging from a billion-dollar wildfire to the welfare of animals in the county shelter. Days ago, two dogs died in a county transport van. We must put an end to this culture of incompetence.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Public Works Crews Rally for Raises
The city’s nearly 90 public works employees are pushing for an across the board raise to ease the impacts of inflation and rising healthcare costs – along with specialized pay for things like heavy equipment operators.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Greenlight New Ethics Code Without New Enforcement Mechanisms
While supervisors unanimously approved the new language, questions remained on how much of an impact the new guidelines could have.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Is Orange County Prepared to Get Old?
County officials are debating what kinds of public services can help address the health and lifestyle challenges facing older adults.
