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.
Author Archives: Angelina Hicks
Angelina Hicks is Voice of OC’s Collegiate News Service editor, leading the newsroom’s partnership with Chapman University that gives students the chance to report on civic news across Orange County.
Hicks was named the inaugural Tracy A. Wood Fellow in 2022, but she has been filing stories and mentoring students with the newsroom since her freshman year at Chapman in 2020. She reports on south county news and civics, including issues along the coast, the county-run animal shelter in Tustin and the OC Fair & Event Center. Her “Pets of the Week” series, published each Friday, highlights dogs and cats available for adoption at local shelters.
Hicks graduated from Chapman in 2023, where she was editor-in-chief of The Panther, the university’s student-run newspaper. She earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California in 2024, where she was managing editor of Annenberg Media. She is an assistant professor of journalism and interim director of the journalism program at Chapman’s Wilkinson College.
Since she became Collegiate News Service editor, the number of student stories published on Voice of OC each year has nearly doubled.
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Laguna Beach Considers Pump Track for Bicyclists, Skaters
Residents and mountain bikers are split in a heated debate over a pump track proposal that would provide bicyclists the space to practice their skills; critics voice concerns about safety, parking and noise.
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Orange County Healthcare Workers Again Strike For Higher Pay, More Staffing
Over 30,000 healthcare workers throughout California and Hawaii went on strike Monday morning, speaking out against alleged unsafe staffing levels and unfair wages.
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These Dogs and Puppies at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Jan. 22, there are 127 dogs and seven cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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Irvine Leaders Nix Fourth of July Celebration Ahead of USA’s 250th Birthday
Irvine city staff members say there isn’t enough time to secure the vendors needed to host the celebration in the Great Park.
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South OC Battery Storage Project Halted For Now
After criticism from residents and officials, the applicant who proposed creating a battery energy storage facility in San Juan Capistrano has suspended state applications for the project.
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Another Look At Some Pets Available For Adoption at OC Animal Care
As of Jan. 14, there are 149 dogs and 12 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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Irvine Leaders Reject Columbarium Proposal to Store Veterans’ Ashes
Irvine City Council members were narrowly split on a proposal that would have directed staff to research a municipal columbarium in town to store veterans’ and residents’ ashes.
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State Officials Find No Issue With Newport Beach Offshore Mooring Rate Hike
California State Lands Commissioners approved a report that says the appraisal used to justify proposed rate increases for offshore moorings in Newport Harbor can be reasonably relied upon.
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These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home in 2026
As of Jan. 6, there are 149 dogs and four cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
