Republicans are caught in a series of tight races along Orange County’s coast in seats they’ve traditionally easily won.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What Are the Next County Supervisors Going to Inherit?
While Democrats are maintaining their leads to take over the board of supervisors, they’re coming into a county with systemic budget problems amid a hunt for a new CEO.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Trash Pickups Delayed Throughout Orange County Amid Teamsters Strike at Landfills
While it remains unclear when and where delays are taking place, one of the county’s largest trash haulers says they’re running behind due to stoppages at landfills.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Is Irvine About to Get A New Voting System?
Irvine could see an election overhaul as residents consider using a different voting method — while leaders also grapple with a projected budget deficit.
Posted inNEWS
Is Mission Viejo’s City Council About to Get Overhauled?
The Mission Viejo City Council is likely to get four new members, according to Wednesday night election results, after all five seats were listed on the ballot.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who Will be Tustin’s Next Mayor?
Election results Wednesday evening showed incumbent Austin Lumbard on track to win reelection in the Tustin mayoral race.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Will Irvine Get A New City Councilmember?
Incumbents are mostly holding strong to Irvine City Council seats, according to Wednesday night election results; one seat could flip.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Are Progressives About to Flip Santa Ana’s Ruling Council Majority?
Progressives are on track to flip Santa Ana’s current ruling city council majority – made up of mainly police union-backed politicians – after Wednesday evening’s election result update.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Which Way Are the Political Tides Going for Orange County’s Coast?
From the statehouse to Huntington Beach City Hall, Republicans are in a series of tight races to maintain their seats in an area that’s become a bastion of California conservatives.
Posted inTop Stories
Are Democrats Set to Keep Their Majority on the Board of Supervisors?
As of Wednesday night, Democrats were on track to keep both their seats on the OC Board of Supervisors.
