A proposed project by SoCalGas seeks nearly $27 million in ratepayer funding to blend hydrogen into an existing natural gas pipeline at UC Irvine, drawing controversy from climate advocates about potential risks to public safety and lack of public input outside of university officials.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: Another 31 People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in March, While Uncertainty About Future Funding for Government Services Continues
Another 31 people died “without fixed abode”, homeless in OC in March, back to the level before the 2022-2023 “spike” in homeless deaths, but still higher than the death rate in pre-Covid years of 2019-20. Still, the bigger concern would be about the future funding of government services. Thus, there’s a need for everyone to start making the appropriate adjustments.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Irvine Expands Free Shuttle System Bus Routes
Irvine City Council members approved an expansion to the Irvine CONNECT shuttle system and directed staff to research additional expansions.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Cleans Up Another Problematic Motel
Officials continue to buy and convert problematic motels into housing for some of the city’s neediest residents – most recently transforming the Tampico Motel which into studio apartments for kids exiting the foster care system.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Are Trash Rate Hikes On the Horizon for Orange County?
While any major shift has been delayed for a year, price hikes are still likely on the horizon for 2026.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Morales: La Quinta High School Taking the Lead, One Zapateado at a Time
In only a year, a small ballet folklórico club explodes onto the scene as it becomes a safe-haven for Hispanic students, a microcosm of American values in action, and a hopeful step into a better future.
Posted inCulture
From Exodus to Emergence: Black April 50 Years After the Fall of Saigon
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Black April, locals reflect and remember the Fall of Saigon and finding home and hope in Orange County.
Posted inDana Point
When will the Dana Point Library Reopen?
County library officials say the public can expect a reopening late this spring after over a year of renovations, including new quiet study rooms.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Resnick: Could History Repeat Itself for Local College Trustees?
Almost 40 years ago four trustees of the Orange Unified School District were indicted for willful misconduct in office. Among the charges against them were failing to obey various educational codes. Similar charges were alleged to have occurred under the watch of the Rancho Santiago CCD board. Could they meet the same fate?
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Retail and Restaurants Finally Coming to the Irvine Great Park
Irvine officials are moving forward with a project in the Great Park that’s expected to bring a retail center, including grocery stores, by 2027.
