Councilmember Melinda Liu is requesting that city staff create an ordinance to increase enforcement for problematic drug and alcohol treatment facilities in the city.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Seniors to get Affordable Housing in Costa Mesa
After nearly two decades of being included in the housing element, Costa Mesa city officials approved plans for a fully-affordable senior residential building.
South OC Residents Fight To Keep Open Space in San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano’s Northwest Open Space might be getting a makeover despite some residents’ concerns about the proposed development and potential encroachment upon Putuidem Village, a cultural heritage site on the property.
Santa Ana Bans Whippets
Santa Ana City Council members are the latest elected officials in Orange County to adopt an ordinance banning the sale of nitrous oxide for recreational drug use.
The Game Helping OC Residents Connect with Spanish
The Tustin Branch Library is hosting monthly games to encourage Spanish language learning.
A Look at Some Pets Waiting to be Adopted at OC’s Animal Shelter
As of May 7, there are 155 dogs and 38 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Stockstill: To Dream the Impossible Dream; Public Transit in Irvine
Since it was planned by William Pereira, the new town of Irvine has been considered an ideal place for a comprehensive public transit system. But that has never happened, and now the city council is considering yet another effort with a shuttle system. Initial efforts show some level of acceptance, but will a fully functioning system for the entire city ever work?
CA Attorney General Takes Surf City Back to Court Over Voter ID Law
AG Rob Bonta argues Huntington Beach’s voter ID law should be thrown out immediately and is asking the appeals court to weigh in.
Fullerton Doubles Down on Newspaper Ban
Fullerton City Council members reject efforts to overturn a policy that keeps publications out of city facilities.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Visual Storytellers
Voice of OC offers hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities to students at the high school and collegiate level.








