Board members largely rejected a proposal to ease punishments on cities who misspent the funds.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Orange County’s Largest Cities Take a Stand Against ICE Sweeps
Irvine may be the third Orange County city looking to join a federal lawsuit challenging ICE raids as officials in OC’s three largest municipalities respond to widespread sweeps in their towns.
Posted inCountywide
Concrete Divide: North Orange County Falls Short on Parks
A Chapman University student analysis reveals how decades of urban development left the county’s northern cities with fewer parks and greater health risks.
Posted inTop Stories
9th Circuit Judges Uphold Block on Southern California ICE Sweeps
Federal appeals court judges upheld a temporary restraining order barring ICE agents from making warrantless stops based on a person’s race in parts of Southern California.
Posted inSanta Ana
The Price of Advertising on a Santa Ana Sidewalk
Santa Ana officials are expected to consider overhauling the city’s sign ordinance this month to allow local entrepreneurs to promote their business with A-frame signs on public sidewalks.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
More Pets Available for Adoption at OC Animal Care As Viewing Hours Expand
As of July 30, there are 156 dogs and 174 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Resnick: Will RSCCD’s Imminent $22 Million Decision Help Regain Public Trust?
A forensic audit recently found $8 million in excess insurance premiums had been held for over a decade by the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) for the Rancho Santiago CCD without the knowledge of the elected trustees. Now the trustees are faced with continuing their $22 million annual employee insurance contract with ASCIP or looking elsewhere.
Posted inEducation
What’s the Rush to Find a New Superintendent in the Anaheim Union High School District?
Some parents are raising concerns that school district leaders are trying to rush the process of finding a new superintendent during summer break without much input from the community.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities and Children’s Events
Outdoor volunteer opportunities near the beaches and a magic show at the library are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Grocery Union Gears Up For Potential Strike Against Stater Bros.
Months after grocery workers’ contract expired, stalled negotiations spark labor complaints and threat of a strike.
