More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs.
Author Archives: Lauren Contreras
Lauren Contreras joined Voice of OC as a summer intern in 2026 from Chapman University, where she had already reported for Voice of OC on school board issues and nonprofit animal organizations as part of her coursework.
Contreras has worked on student publications since joining her school’s yearbook program in seventh grade. She hopes to use her reporting to give community members a voice and to push for transparency in local government, especially at city councils.
Posted inBrea
Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines
City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations;
Posted inBuena Park
Buena Park Moves to Overhaul Valley View to Make a Smoother Drive
Buena Park is spearheading efforts to repave and boost the quality of Valley View Street through two other cities in an effort to make the drive smoother by repairing aging portions of the road.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Laguna Beach Expresses Hesitation About Joining Controversial Green Power Agency
City officials postponed joining Orange County Power Authority to late 2027 after raising concerns about financial and operational uncertainties.
Posted inTop Stories
Laguna Beach Aims to Streamline Development Process
Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
Posted inNEWS
Yorba Linda Moves to Get Approved Housing Plan to Avoid State Legal Threat
City officials updated the city’s zoning code to ensure that their 2021-29 housing plan is compliant with state law after the state sued Costa Mesa lawsuit over lack of a compliant housing plan.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Decreases Affordable Housing Requirements Near Airport
Newport Beach leaders voted to decrease affordable housing requirements near John Wayne Airport despite pushback from the Airport Land Use Commissioners and CalTrans.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Two OC Cities Look to Block Takeover Parties After Newport Beach Chaos
Buena Park and Huntington Beach are looking to block social media-fueled teen takeovers following a chaotic gathering in Newport Beach over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Posted inPlacentia
Placentia Uses Spending Cuts and Layoffs to Close Budget Deficit
Placentia City Council members largely avoided leaning on reserves to close a budget gap and instead issued spending cuts and laid off a couple employees as staff identified previous miscalculations in the city’s books.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Shifts Homeless Shelter Service to Huntington Beach
Newport Beach is contracting with Huntington Beach to receive exclusive access to 10 beds and social services support at the Huntington Beach Navigation Center.
