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Stanton Plans to Install License Plate Reading Cameras on Major Roadways In and Out of City

Safety, Security & Justice
By Brandon Pho | 16 hours ago

Up for approval is the purchase of 26 automatic license plate reading cameras — technology that’s becoming increasingly common for law enforcement agencies across the country. 

How Safe is it to Surf or Live Near the San Onofre Nuclear Reactor?

Water, Power & Waste
By Brandon Pho | January 25, 2021

The San Onofre nuclear reactor’s release of radioactive water and material into the ocean and air near south Orange County pose a number of safety questions for surfers and beach goers who frequent the area.

Santa Ana Remembers Late Activist Miriam Lopez in a City Where the Youth Fight for Their Own Futures

Santa Ana
By Brandon Pho | January 22, 2021

The untimely death of a Santa Ana activist has united the community around her legacy and work.

OC Fair Officials Say They Have No Plans to Remove Pride Flag Amid Outcry

Culture
By Brandon Pho | January 21, 2021

Meanwhile, fair officials face ongoing questions about how they can better represent Orange County’s nonwhite communities.

OC Fair Seeks Public Input on Removing the Pride Flag While Annual Event Faces Diversity Questions

OC Fair
By Brandon Pho | January 14, 2021

Attempts by some locals to remove the Pride Flag from the OC Fairgrounds and an identity crisis at the fair will collide on Jan. 20.

Santa Ana Officials Consider Mandating Hazard Pay for Local Grocery, Pharmacy Workers

Economy
By Brandon Pho | January 13, 2021

On the table is a possible $4 pay bump over 120 days for hourly workers at these stores.

OC Supervisors Reverse Charter Jet Service Ban, But Company’s Fate at Airport Remains Unclear

Transportation
By Brandon Pho | January 13, 2021

Even with Orange County Supervisors’ decision Tuesday, it’s unclear whether charter jet service JSX will have a home at John Wayne Airport in the future. 

Could Charter Jet Service at John Wayne Airport Be Revived?

Transportation
By Brandon Pho | January 12, 2021

Charter jet service JSX has for years boasted a service flying people out of John Wayne Airport separate from commercial airlines. The fight to keep it that way continues Tuesday.

Garden Grove Wants To Tackle Carpetbagging Today, Seeking Statewide Policy Change

Government
By Brandon Pho | January 12, 2021

Officials want the state’s help requiring stricter residency requirements for local political candidates. But the city’s ask could have implications for other cities.

Newport Beach and Garden Grove Set to Tackle Where New State-Mandated Housing Should Go 

Housing & Homelessness
By Hosam Elattar and Brandon Pho | January 11, 2021

Newport officials will discuss their progress at a Wednesday forum and Garden Grove is also set to talk about housing on Tuesday.

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