Senior Journalism students Isabel Torres and Brian Guevara join the Voice of OC as interns through the Scott Marshutz Endowed Journalism Fund, joining current fellow Fashion Castillo in covering Orange County.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
San Clemente Backs Off Regulating Handing Out Food in Public
After some residents and activists raised concerns that proposed regulations were really a crackdown on churches and nonprofits that feed local homeless people, city council members narrowly voted against implementing the rules.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton Curbs How Tall Housing Developments Can Be
Fullerton officials limited new housing developments to 40 feet maximum in historical zones as local officials throughout OC have routinely raised concerns that new buildings could change the character of neighborhoods.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Approves Light Show at Park, Residents Raise Privatization Concerns
While many residents spoke on concerns around parking and environmental impact of the event, city council members said their complaints were unfounded.
Posted inTop Stories
Will Gas-Powered Water Heaters be Banned in Orange County?
Pushback from city officials and business interests against a proposed regional ban on new gas-powered water heaters and furnaces is forcing air quality leaders to reconsider two prospective rules aimed at reducing emissions from gas appliances.
Posted inNORTH COUNTY
North Orange County Could See an Easier Drive Home
Orange County transportation officials are slated to synchronize a series of street signals on Kramer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue corridor that’s expected to ease traffic.
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Bans Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers
Following a California state law that banned the sale of small, gas-powered motors last year, Buena Park city officials made the move to slowly transition the city, residents and businesses to electric lawn equipment.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Cities Look to Replace Temporary Homeless Shelters With Motels and Churches
While county officials haven’t been able to agree on where to set up a cold weather shelter for the past two years, many cities are now putting people up in motel rooms for the night.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lamirande: OC Cities are Badly Served by the County Animal Shelter. Is Reform Possible?
Residents paid OC Animal Care $5.8 million in license fees. On top of that, OC cities paid $15.7 million out of their budgets. The county bureaucracy collected $8.4 million in admin costs. Supervisors Nguyen and Sarmiento, representing high-paying cities, are pushing for a better shelter. Supervisor Foley is protecting the mismanagement.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Required Reading For Presidents Day
Washington’s farewell letter warns Americans against partisanship, excessive debt and foreign entanglements.
