Hundreds of students gathered this past weekend at El Camino College to learn the ropes and recognize the best.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inTop Stories
Newport Beach Clashes With State Over Offshore Moorings Pricing
State agencies have rejected Newport Beach’s attempts to alter the cost and layout of offshore mooring fields in Newport Harbor — permanent spaces where community members store their boats in the water.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Inches Closer to Banning Whippets
On the heels of OC Supervisors banning recreational whippets, Stanton officials say the new law aims to curb recreational abuse by holding retailers accountable for unlawful sales.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Reaffirms ‘Welcoming City’ Stance Amidst Deportation Fears
Facing pressure to respond to a federal immigration crackdown, elected officials are reiterating that Anaheim is a “welcoming city” without strengthening protections for undocumented immigrants some local activists have called for.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Supervisors Deadlock On How to Call for Harsher Sentencing on Andrew Do
While county supervisors all supported asking for Do to receive the maximum federal sentence, they couldn’t agree on how to do it.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Scott: Orange County Black Solidarity Network Condemns Use of Racial Slur by Local School Board Member and Calls for Systemic Change
This isn’t just about one individual’s actions—it’s about a culture that tolerates casual racism and sidelines accountability. Words, especially those wielded by leaders, can foster belonging or deepen exclusion. It’s time our institutions reflect the communities they serve.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Dana Point Cracks Down on Granny Flat Parking
Building a granny flat in some parts of Dana Point will require additional permitting after changes in local and state laws.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Placentia Reduces Housing Density Minimum for a Developer
While city officials lowered the minimum number of housing units per acre for a certain plot of land, some planning commissioners raised concerns that it could set a precedent for other developments in town.
Posted inAnaheim
Questions Persist Over $1.5 Million Anaheim Wants Back From Tourism Bureau
Questions remain if Visit Anaheim will pay the city back $1.5 million in COVID bailout dollars more than a year since state auditors said the tourism bureau never needed the money. Meanwhile, city council members have been privately meeting with the Visit Anaheim.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney Could Face Trial for Allegedly Punishing Whistleblowers
One of District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s former top prosecutors is taking him and OC Superior Court Judge Shawn Nelson to court, arguing she was discriminated against after she helped other women report alleged sexual harassment.
