OC Sheriff Barnes Clarifies Mask Enforcement Approach With Gov. Newsom
Orange County Coronavirus
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In a letter to Gov. Newsom, OC Sheriff Don Barnes said he might punish people for “egregious violations” of the statewide mask order.
Santa Ana Council Increases Police Spending but Reallocates Some Money After Protests
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana City Council members in a near-unanimous vote of the majority Democrat panel approved a budget Tuesday that increases police spending by nearly $3 million.
Westminster Could Have Its First Vietnamese American City Manager, But He Comes With Controversy
Westminster
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City Council members are set to vote on Chu Thai’s hiring at their weekly public meeting, scheduled for later today.
Despite Local Differences Over Mask Order Enforcement, Gov. Newsom Expresses Confidence in OC
Orange County Coronavirus
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Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in a statement this month said deputies will continue to request voluntary compliance.
With Community Demands Still Pending, Santa Ana Nears Final Budget Approval
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana officials are on track to give final approval to a new city budget that increases police spending by millions.
Orange County Officials Move to Enforce Statewide Coronavirus Restrictions
Orange County Coronavirus
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OC officials are moving to enforce a statewide coronavirus masks mandate and business closures as the Fourth of July weekend draws near.
Uncertainty Continues for OC Restaurants and Bars Reckoning with Coronavirus
Economy
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Restaurant owners who suffered from a lack of sit-down dining business during the more restrictive months of the pandemic had to shutter again amid Coronavirus outbreaks and case spikes.
Fate of OC Fairgrounds Swap Meet and Hundreds of Vendors Still Undecided
OC Fair
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The Orange County Fairgrounds’ weekend swap meet and hundreds of vendors who make a living there are in limbo.
Toll Road Officials Keep Battling Efforts to Drop South OC Toll Road Extension, Defend Financial Health
Transportation
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TCA directors in March dropped a slew of controversial proposals to extend the 241 toll road. Now they’re using paid lobbyists to oppose a state bill affirming their own move.
In South OC’s Wealthy, Mostly White School District, Students of Color Tell Stories of Racism, Harassment and Inaction
Education
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Stories of racism at Capistrano Unified School District are storming social media.