Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita join Mission Viejo to tackle homelessness in the region by funding housing placement, mental health resources, rehabilitation services and one-on-one assistance.
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
What Happens When Orange County Judges Face Judgement?
Two OC Superior Court Judges have faced criminal charges in the last two years, while a host of others have quietly sidestepped questions or lawsuits around their ethics.
Posted inCOAST
A Look at OC’s Civic News as Border Patrol Cameras Come to San Clemente
San Clemente allows federal agents to install cameras overlooking the coastline, Irvine cancels its Fourth of July celebration ahead of USA’s 250th birthday – these are some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Posted inSan Clemente
The Show Goes On for South OC Cars and Coffee
City leaders back away from restrictions on the event after an outpouring of positive public support.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Dogs and Puppies at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Jan. 22, there are 127 dogs and seven cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inCountywide
Placentia Library To Take Books to the Streets
The district will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this weekend for their first bookmobile offering mobile library services.
Posted inSan Clemente
Border Patrol Cameras Coming to an Iconic Coastal OC Town
Border Patrol cameras are expected to watch San Clemente’s shoreline in an effort to crack down on panga boat landings after council members narrowly approved the move, despite privacy concerns.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Movie Screenings and Wilderness Access
A screening of “Arthur” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library and access to the Saddleback Wilderness are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Costa: Huntington Beach Rejects Political Interference to Save Its Local Library
Huntington Beach residents across political lines united to defeat city council efforts to restrict library books and privatize library services, passing Measures A and B with nearly 60 percent of the vote in a remarkable show of community solidarity against censorship in a politically divided city.
Posted inEconomy
Costa Mesa to Require Staffed Self-Checkout Stands
Costa Mesa becomes the second city in the state to adopt a law requiring manned self checkout stations despite concerns from grocery and drug store operators.
