In a stark change to their reaction to protests last June, Santa Ana police disputed federal agents’ claims that they were under attack during a downtown protest last month.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against Orange County Over Workplace Harassment
Orange County leaders have now spent over $11 million in settlements and legal battles defending DA Todd Spitzer’s workplace with nearly half a dozen other cases still pending.
Posted inEconomy
When Will Huntington Beach Pier Get a New Restaurant?
After years of delays and unclear benefits for the city, some city council members are beginning to publicly question who should hold the keys to the end of their pier.
Posted inTop Stories
Irvine Looks to Fund Bike Storage, Mobility Improvements at Train Station
Irvine officials voted to fund a “mobility hub” at the Irvine train station that could include resources like a bicycle lending program, bike storage and repair services.
Posted inCulture
A Holiday Convergence in Orange County
Orange County residents are celebrating the 100th annual commemoration of Black History as Lunar New Year, Lent and Ramadan all converge around the same time this year.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: A Presidents’ Day Reading List
With your day off, grab a dose of inspiration from America’s best leaders and writers, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Civic News as South County Residents Decry Landfill Expansion
A landfill expansion is spurring intense resident opposition in South OC, a local school board grappled with what to do if ICE shows up on campus – these are just some of the county’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inTop Stories
Pets Available For Adoption As OC Animal Shelters Team Up On Valentine’s Day Weekend
Six Orange County animal shelters, including OC Animal Care, are working together Valentine’s Day weekend to encourage the public to adopt a dog or cat.
Posted inTop Stories
Slow Down: Irvine Lowers Speed Limits Across Town
Irvine city officials are establishing new speed limits across dozens of street segments.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do Valentine’s Weekend
A talk on the history of chocolate and a screening of “Loving” are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
