Laguna Beach is discussing three possible sites for affordable housing in a city that has made little progress in creating state-mandated housing for low-income residents.
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.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Where is Newport Beach Going to Put Affordable Housing?
After decreasing affordable housing in a potential housing project, it’s unclear where Newport Beach is going to put state-mandated affordable housing units.
Posted inMission Viejo
Does Mission Viejo Need Two Dozen New Pickleball Courts?
A four-level parking structure proposal in Mission Viejo could include 28 pickleball courts on the top floor, which could boost the overall cost.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Could Make it Harder to Build New Affordable Housing
A proposed charter amendment centering on property tax collection could require a citywide vote on all new affordable housing projects in Huntington Beach.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Animal Shelter Reopens Kennels For Five Hours Each Week
Visitors of OC Animal Care will now be able to see animals in their kennels for 2.5 hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but advocates argue it still isn’t enough.
Posted inTop Stories
How Much Should the Public Pay Local Politicians?
Fountain Valley is the latest to debate compensation, with council members ultimately saying no to increasing council member pay.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County’s City of Seniors May Allow Cannabis Businesses
Laguna Woods, a city where 80% of the residents are aged 65 and older, may become Orange County’s newest city to allow cannabis storefronts.
Posted inCountywide
Where to See July 4 Fireworks and Celebrations Across Orange County
Carnivals, celebrations and fireworks shows are happening across the county this July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.
Posted inTop Stories
Placentia Joins Orange County’s Most Transparent Cities on Campaign Finance
Placentia is slated to use an electronic filing system of state-required financial disclosure forms on the city’s website, allowing residents to easily track who’s backing city council candidates.
Posted inLaguna Niguel
Laguna Niguel Appoints Second New Council Member This Year
After seeing the second city council resignation within two months, Laguna Niguel council members appointed a retired Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy to fill the vacancy.
