The 45th annual OC Black History Parade and Unity Festival celebrated the start of Black History Month in Orange County.
Yearly Archives: 2025
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Looks to Boost Immigrant Protections Amid Federal Crackdown
One Santa Ana councilwoman is looking to reinstate an advisory group that is intended to recommend policies to local officials aimed at protecting immigrants.
Posted inPress Releases
OCTA to Offer Free OC Bus Rides on Tuesday, Feb. 4
OC Bus will be free to passengers on Tuesday, Feb. 4 – Transit Equity Day, in honor of the birthday of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks
Posted inCulture
The Beating Heart of Little Saigon
Exploring the culture, cuisine, and community of Orange County’s Vietnamese District.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Jan. 28, there are 153 dogs and five cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Strips Double Pay for Heavy Workloads From Housekeepers
Irvine City Council members voted 4-2 to repeal hotel worker protections that outlined increased compensation for heavy workloads.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Cultural celebrations, outdoor volunteer opportunities and documentary screenings: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly holiday events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Vaughn: Reform is Badly Needed in Orange County Government
Orange County government is malfunctioning. Its costly centralized administration is inaccessible to the citizens. It publicizes glossy “plans” but doesn’t follow through with implementation. Its unfocused risk-management office did nothing to prevent county crews from causing wildfires. The county should confront its shortcomings and take steps to address them.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana School Board Considers Laying Off 280 Teachers, Other Staff
With declining enrollment, Santa Ana Unified school board members are the latest public education leaders considering laying off hundreds of teachers and staff to keep their budget afloat.
Posted inOrange
Orange May Roll Out Paid Parking in Old Towne Amid Budget Woes
Still facing a $6.7 million budget deficit, Orange officials are instituting paid parking around Orange Plaza after a measure to increase the local sales tax narrowly failed in November.
