A free concert at the Newport Beach Civic Center Green, access to the Saddleback Wilderness and an ‘80s movie screening are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inPress Releases
Registrar of Voters: Election Administration Plan Community Workshop
The Registrar of Voters invites you to an Election Administration Plan workshop, taking place on Tuesday, July 29th at 6 pm at the Norman P. Murray Community Center
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Underwood: One Small Win For The Street
Long time advocate for the homeless of Orange County, and unhoused himself, Patrick Hogan was caught up in one recent homeless sweep he decided not to run from. Attempting to test the so-called bag and tag policy of local PD and Caltrans to reclaim his displaced belongings, he challenged the system to follow through with the stated policy and the law in California to secure and retain his possessions for recovery. What he discovered was, there wasn’t any, at least not in OC.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Why is Newport Beach on Track to Pay Two City Manager Salaries?
Newport Beach’s new city manager will begin when the current city manager retires with an extra year’s salary at the end of 2025 – meaning the city will effectively be paying two city manager salaries next year.
Posted inOrange
Orange Backs Off Trying to Unmask ICE
Orange City Council members tabled a resolution calling on federal immigration agents to clearly identify themselves and not wear masks when they operate in the city.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County’s Medi-Cal Program Stockpiles $1.8 Billion Despite CA Auditor Concerns
Two years ago, state auditors told CalOptima’s leaders it needs to spend more money to provide healthcare for Orange County’s neediest residents, but its reserves have continued to grow.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Looks to Join Lawsuit Against ICE Raids
Officials in Orange County’s biggest city are moving to join a federal lawsuit against ICE raids in Southern California – making Anaheim the second city in the county to look at challenging the sweeps in court.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Former Costa Mesa City Manager Alleges Unlawful Firing
After she was fired by the city council in May, former City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison brought a lawsuit against the city, alleging Brown Act violations and unlawful activity from the mayor.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport Beach City Manager to Retire a Year Early With Large Severance
Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung’s employment contract was supposed to end in 2026, but a new agreement bumped up her retirement to December 2025 with a severance equal to a full year’s pay.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Voters Could Decide Future of Open Spaces in City
Irvine voters could see a special election this November to clear up some questions regarding open space protections and whether or not voters want to replace Oak Creek Golf Club with 3,100 housing units.
