Police union backed Councilman David Penaloza maintained a decreasing lead in 68th State Assembly district race after Friday evening’s result update.
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Posted inPolitics & Elections
Orange County Republicans Face Tight Races on Coast
Races for city council, assembly and senate remained too close to call on Friday evening.
Posted inSanta Ana
‘The People’s Mayor:’ Could Santa Ana’s Police-Union Backed Mayor Lose Reelection?
Santa Ana’s police union backed incumbent mayor is facing an increasingly tight race for reelection as progressive candidates are on track to flip the city council majority.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Two of Orange County’s Tightest Races Are In Tustin & Irvine
The mayoral race in Tustin and Irvine’s District 1 election both remain close as of Friday night’s election count update.
Posted inTop Stories
Brea Residents Sue City Leaders Over Public Records From Costco Tax-Sharing Deal
The lawsuit alleges incomplete text message disclosures, inadequate record searches and a lack of transparency surrounding the city’s controversial 50-year agreement with a local developer.
Posted inCountywide
Adoption Fees Discounted For Senior Pets at Orange County Animal Care
In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, cats and dogs ages 5 and up have special discounts for November.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Crane: Metrolink Trains Will Be Cut, the Surfliner Won’t Help You
Metrolink cuts facing Orange County will negatively impact commuters across the SoCal area, reducing options for transportation needs. The Pacific Surfliner cannot be assumed or relied on as a guaranteed alternative, as the problems with Metrolink reflect system structural issues with transit governance that also affect the Surfliner.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Lead Flips in the Tight Race for Irvine’s District One Seat
Incumbent Melinda Liu narrowly took the lead from opponent John Park in the race for District 1 with 43 votes after Thursday’s election update.
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Lead Flips Again in Tight Mayoral Race in Tustin as Ballots Continue to be Counted
In one of the closest races in OC, Incumbent Austin Lumbard is on track to be reelected as Tustin’s mayor.
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What Could a Progressive City Council Majority Mean for Santa Ana?
A new progressive majority could soon form on the Santa Ana City Council – toppling a former majority held mainly by police union backed politicians
