Irvine officials are looking at supporting a federal lawsuit challenging deportation sweeps, while Orange County Supervisors have opted not to get involved in the case.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Van Tuyl: Irvine Ballot Measures and Why We Are Talking About Them
Irvine’s debate over the Oak Creek Golf Course is fueled by claims it’s “protected open space” under Resolution 88-1. It isn’t. As the City weighs five ballot measures, voters must decide between misinformation and documented law — and whether preservation should be built on facts or slogans.
Posted inEducation
Anaheim High School District Picks New Superintendent Amid Transparency Concerns
Amid concerns of a rushed process, school board trustees appointed a new superintendent weeks after opening up applications internally for candidates near the end of summer break.
Posted inNEWS
Irvine Grapples With Open Space Protections
Irvine City Council members are expected to discuss four different ballot measure options regarding the future of open space preservation in town and whether or not the Oak Creek Golf Club can be replaced with housing.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Supervisors Consider Beefing up Ethics Code
While there’s no severe consequences being proposed, county supervisors argue that the best they can do is encourage people to report rulebreaking and publicly condemn colleagues who flout the rules.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Councilwoman Accused of Attempted Bribery to Get Ethics Training
As part of the judicial diversion program, Councilwoman Amy Phan West will have to complete an in-person ethics training course, 20 hours of community service and make a donation to a fund that helps crime victims.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES, Countywide, Government, NEWS, Top Stories
Former OC Supervisor Ordered to Repay $878,000 for Role in Bribery Scheme
U.S. District Court Judge James V. Selna made the ruling in a Monday morning hearing – four days before the disgraced supervisor’s five-year prison sentence is set to begin.
Posted inLa Habra
Another Orange County City Looks to Crack Down on Smoke Shops
La Habra will temporarily ban new smoke shops while exploring regulations on tobacco retailers.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Councilwoman Accused of Bribery Heads to Court; Legal Troubles Flare Up
City Councilwoman Amy Phan West is facing a misdemeanor bribery charge while her colleagues on the dais have asked a judge to step in and stop her from disrupting public meetings.
Posted inLa Habra
This North OC Library Could Be Closed For Up to 2 Years
A library branch in North Orange County could be closed to undergo renovations for up to two years according to timelines provided by county officials.
