Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Black April, locals reflect and remember the Fall of Saigon and finding home and hope in Orange County.
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Posted inFountain Valley
Fountain Valley’s Boys and Girls Club Expansion on Track
A 5,600 square foot addition to the Kingston Branch facility has been approved by the planning commission amid the closure of the organization’s nearby ClubHouse Academy.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster To Crack Down on Homeless Camps, Illegal Street Vending
Westminster is the latest city to adopt anti-camping laws to ban homeless camps and unpermitted sleeping in public places like parks. The city also came up with new ways to crack down on street vendors that are operating illegally earlier this month.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Sees Fewer Homeless People on the Streets, Housing Still Scarce
City officials said the amount of people sleeping on the streets was reduced by 39%, but advocates question where people went if the city’s struggling to find permanent housing.
Posted inFountain Valley
Fountain Valley Nixes Grease Trap Requirements on New Housing
City officials say the move will reduce development costs while still maintaining grease control measures on places like restaurants.
Posted inTop Stories
Westminster Planning Commission Considers Industrial Development
A nearly 70,000-foot warehouse could replace some existing industrial buildings on Garden Grove Boulevard and Western Avenue – an area that grapples with daily congestion because of the 22 freeway.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Reinstates Traffic Investigator Amid Increased Vehicular Deaths
Officials say it’s a temporary solution aiming to improve ongoing traffic issues, which has seen an increase in people being killed in car accidents.
Posted inNORTH COUNTY
Two North OC Cities Make it Easier For Policy Discussions
Cypress and Stanton have eased some agenda-setting requirements, making it easier for elected officials to propose policies for public discussions.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana School Board Considers Laying Off 280 Teachers, Other Staff
With declining enrollment, Santa Ana Unified school board members are the latest public education leaders considering laying off hundreds of teachers and staff to keep their budget afloat.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
How to Help Los Angeles Fire Victims
Amidst continuing damage from the Los Angeles fires, organizations are calling for financial donations and the support of volunteers.
