A family hike in Anaheim and a lion dance performance at a Garden Grove library are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Yearly Archives: 2026
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: Another 31 People Died Without Fixed Abode in OC in December, 324 for the year
Another 31 people died without fixed abode in OC in December, 324 for the year, the lowest number in the County since 2020. Still, federally mandated housing priorities are changing, and many, including seniors and people with disabilities who have been successfully lifted from the streets to housing may become vulnerable again.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Is Huntington Beach’s Voter ID Law Finished?
After the state Supreme Court declined to review the case, it’s unclear what options the city has left to implement voter ID.
Posted inBrea
Brea Rolls Out Airbnb Program Ahead of 2028 Olympics
City council members approved short-term rentals in an attempt to bring in more tax revenue ahead of major tourist events in neighboring cities.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport Beach Reverses Course on Contentious Surf Park Proposal
Newport Beach officials rescinded a previous approval for a wave pool project after enough residents signatures pressured the council to take another look.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Orange County Supervisors Hike Trash Rates
The new program will double trash disposal costs for local cities by 2030, which will likely be passed on to residents.
Posted inGovernment
Where’s Anaheim’s Ethics Officer?
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken is calling for a more public facing ethics officer after the city manager faced questions for attending an undisclosed resort interest paid trip ahead of a vote for a resort interest backed stadium sale.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
State Officials Recommend Nixing Mooring Permit Transfers in Newport Harbor
California State Lands Commissioners approved a report that found the long-held practice of transferring offshore mooring permits in Newport Beach might violate state law.
Posted inCypress
Cypress Resolution Reaffirming Civil Rights Fizzles Out Amid ICE Raid Backlash
City Councilwoman Rachel Strong Carnahan’s proposed resolution to reaffirm civil rights and condemn “excessive force” used by federal immigration agents failed to gain traction among her colleagues.
Posted inFountain Valley
Fountain Valley Pauses Charter City Proposal, Residents to be Surveyed
An intense debate over whether or not Fountain Valley should become a charter city led to a pause on the proposal so city officials can survey residents on the idea.
