As the County of Orange moves to double landfill operations in South County, local communities face decades of increased traffic, pollution, and safety risks. This piece breaks down the proposal, raises key concerns, and explains why residents of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano should pay attention now.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inStanton
Stanton Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of 4th of July
Stanton residents who rack up more than 21 illegal fireworks violations this year could face up to $10,000 in fines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Fullerton to Host More Events at City Hall Lawn to Avoid Costly Artificial Turf
City council members are looking to improve the aesthetics outside city hall and avoid state requirements to replace natural grass with artificial turf.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Leads the Way on ICE Raids Response
Some local immigration advocates say Anaheim’s daily public updates on deportation raids are critical for residents while leading to a unique understanding of the situation by city officials.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Becomes County’s Costliest Politician
OC District Attorney and his top executives have seen nearly $18 million in lawsuits for a host of allegations, county supervisors grapple with unchecked discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
More Shelter Pets at OC Animal Care Are Available For Adoption
As of April 2, there are 99 dogs and 10 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Orange County Supervisors Confront Themselves
As auditors examine how former Supervisor Andrew Do worked over bureaucrats inside the County of Orange for corrupt ends, a few county supervisors talk openly about the flaws in policing themselves.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Learn About History, Seeds and Sewing
Learn about OC history at Founders’ Park and how to sew through free events and workshops offered through public libraries, museums and parks this weekend.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Smith: Santa Ana’s Hidden Homelessness Crisis Is Inside Our Classrooms
Nearly 13% of Santa Ana Unified students, about 4,800 children, are identified as homeless under federal law. While city leaders track street homelessness closely, thousands of housing-insecure students remain largely invisible. Youth housing stability must become central to Santa Ana’s homelessness strategy.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Considers E-Bike Ban for Students
School district board members are proposing a Safe Routes to School Policy that would regulate all types of bikes for students, focusing on motorized and electric bicycles.
