In the past six years, taxpayers have spent over $5 million on police car wrecks – including $1.2 million in settlement payments involving off duty officers driving city owned vehicles.
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Leaders to Again Consider a Space for Veterans’ Ashes in Great Park
Irvine City Council members are set to again debate adding a columbarium to the park’s plans after losing out on a veterans cemetery.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Finally Know if Angel Stadium is Trashed This Year?
Anaheim residents are still waiting for the results of the city’s evaluation of Angel Stadium as officials mull the future of the city taxpayers’ biggest asset years after a corruption scandal.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Stockstill: What Makes A Bill Important?
Some local political commentators believe the 900 new bills signed into law on January 1 should never have been considered, let alone passed. Our writer believes otherwise, and submits three major policy issues that were, and are, critical to Orange County that came about as a result of bills being passed in Sacramento.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Sues Meadowlark Golf Course Operator for Late Rent
While the company paid back over $114,000 of late rent and fees, they refused to pay an additional $272,000 in late fees and invited city leaders to sue them.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
State Officials Find No Issue With Newport Beach Offshore Mooring Rate Hike
California State Lands Commissioners approved a report that says the appraisal used to justify proposed rate increases for offshore moorings in Newport Harbor can be reasonably relied upon.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: Next Chair of OC Supervisors is Likely a Republican Despite Democrat Majority
Republican Supervisor Janet Nguyen is likely the next Chair of the OC Board of Supervisors, with Democratic Supervisor Katrina Foley on track to being passed over again – this time during a reelection bid.
Posted inTop Stories
Headlines Across OC as County Judge Resigns Amid Federal Fraud Charges
An OC Superior Court Judge resigning after agreeing to plead guilty to fraud, the county animal shelter grapples with a negligence lawsuit – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines as the new year starts.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home in 2026
As of Jan. 6, there are 149 dogs and four cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Mountain Biking and Outdoor Activities
A number of outdoor events and a volunteer opportunity are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
