Some council members say Surf City residents have been raising safety concerns about going to public meetings — now city officials are expected to consider security measures at city hall.
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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San Clemente Tightens E-Bike Regulations
San Clemente city officials approved new regulations for electric bicycles that would hold parents liable if their child is riding recklessly or is cited by the sheriff’s department.
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These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Sept. 10, there are 201 dogs and 100 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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Irvine Tightens Lobbying Rules
The Irvine City Council voted unanimously to broaden the scope of lobbying in the city, meaning more people will have to register as lobbyists when attempting to influence city decisions.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Looks to Crack Down on Sidewalk Vending
City council members directed city staff to return with a report on the best way to address unpermitted street vending in the city.
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Fire Season Begins in Orange County
On the heels of the Airport Fire, Orange County officials announce the start of wildfire season and urge residents to take precautions to protect their homes.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Firefighters Battle 8,500-Acre Wildfire in Trabuco
OC Fire Authority officials say what started as a vegetation fire Monday has grown to roughly 8,500 acres Tuesday morning, forcing evacuations in the area of Trabuco Creek Road.
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Judge Orders OC Fairgrounds Staff to Reopen Equestrian Center
An Orange County Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that requires staff at the OC Fair & Event Center to reopen arenas and round pens that were previously locked and prevented some equestrians from properly exercising their horses.
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These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Sept. 4, there are 205 dogs and 101 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
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These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Aug. 27, there are 214 dogs and 121 cats currently housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
