Amidst advice from Congressman Lou Correa to lay low in unprecedented times, Santa Ana elected officials are slated to consider publicly disclosing ICE activity in town as the Trump Administration eyes sanctuary cities.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana School District Lays Off 262 Employees
Facing dwindling enrollment and a $154 million budget shortfall, Santa Ana Unified School District board members voted to lay off 262 employees – including teachers and counselors.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport Beach Residents Criticize New Farmers Market Operator
Newport Beach City Council members are facing mixed reactions from residents after selecting a new operator for the Corona del Mar Farmers Market, as the current agreement comes to an end.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
An OC Senator Pushes to Fund Drug Court Programs Across California
State legislators are considering two bills aimed at setting standards and helping fund drug court programs as law enforcement across California starts arresting people under Prop. 36 – a statewide street crime law adopted by voters last year.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Cracks Down on Shady Smoke Shops
Anaheim officials are looking to crack down and tighten regulations on local smoke shops as police raise concerns that some of them have become hubs for illegal activity.
Posted inBrea
Higher Density Housing Could be Coming to Brea
City Council members initiated a host of zoning code changes that could see more dense housing projects get built as the city tries to meet its state-mandated housing goals.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Rancho Santa Margarita Officials Resist Livestreaming City Council Meeting Video
After a newly-elected city council member tried to add a video livestreaming option for public meetings, the council majority continues to resist.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Armelin: Huntington Beach’s War on Libraries Is Not About Porn. It’s About Control.
Political signs opposing Huntington Beach Measures A and B misuse the term “porn” to stoke fear and division. I defend free speech—but with responsibility to community standards. Measures A and B protect public libraries, democratic values, and the integrity of civic education in our city.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Meet Our Collegiate News Service Editor
Angelina Hicks was named the Collegiate News Service Editor after being hired to a professorship at Chapman University that fuels student reporting on Voice of OC.
Posted inTop Stories
Training Service Dogs to Ride the Bus
While as many as half a million service dogs help disabled Americans get around every day, training sessions for interactions on public transit are rare.
