Those running to replace Democrat Loretta Sanchez fielded questions Wednesday on immigration, taxation and free trade policies.
Author Archives: Thy Vo
Thy is a reporter covering the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Westminster as well as transportation issues and the courts. She’s the daughter of two Vietnamese refugees and grew up in Anaheim and Orange County’s Little Saigon community. She speaks Vietnamese and conversational Mandarin Chinese.
During her time at Voice of OC, Thy has investigated nepotism and illegal contracts in the city of Garden Grove, an illegal pension arrangement by the Westminster city attorney and controversy over the use of publicly-funded mass mailers by county supervisors.
Thy has received accolades from the Orange County and Southern California Press Clubs, including a second place Best Public Affairs Story award from the OC Press Club for her story “Dick Jones’ Sweet Deal in Westminster,” and a third place Best Feature Story award from the SoCal Press Club for “Struggles of Second Generation Reveal Long Shadow of War.”
Before working for Voice of OC, Thy interned at the Santa Barbara Independent; China Economic Review in Shanghai, China; and Orange County Register. She graduated from Haverford College with a degree in political science.
Languages spoken: English, Vietnamese and Mandarin
Areas of expertise: Anaheim, Garden Grove, Westminster, immigration, pension issues, court coverage and transportation.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Garden Grove Residents Just Say No to Lifting of Pot Dispensary Ban
Dozens of residents turned out for a public meeting Tuesday to oppose mayor Bao Nguyen’s proposal to rescind the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, citing concerns about marijuana use in local schools and neighborhood problems caused by dispensaries.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Garden Grove Opts Out of County Contract for Animal Care
Turned off by a steep increase in their contract with the county, the Garden Grove City Council voted Tuesday to instead sign a deal with the local Humane Society.
Posted inGarden Grove
Passions Flare as Garden Grove Council Chooses Voting Districts Map
Council members voted unanimously Tuesday night to select a council district map supported by an “historic” coalition of community groups and Latino and Vietnamese American residents, but it has its share of vocal detractors.
Posted inGarden Grove
Inside Garden Grove’s Contentious Effort to Draw New Voting Districts
With a final public hearing on the district boundaries slated for tonight, there is still strong disagreement among residents on major aspects of the various proposals.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Garden Grove, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
What’s On the Agenda This Week in Orange County
Local policymakers will be deciding on the purchase of Santa Ana’s abandoned bus depot that could help alleviate homelessness, holding a hearing proposed new voting districts in Garden Grove, and weighing in on Donald Trump’s “divisive rhetoric.”
Posted inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
State Ethics Agency Opens Inquiry Into Supervisor’s Mailers
The Fair Political Practices Commission has opened an inquiry into county-funded mailers sent by First District Supervisor Andrew Do, according to a letter sent Wednesday.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories, Transportation, Westminster
Unpaid Debts Fuel Controversy Over Competing Tet Festivals
Organizers of this year’s Orange County Tet Festival at Mile Square Park still owe venders at least $50,000 for February’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Library Receives National Award
The Santa Ana Public Library has been awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries for community service.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Education, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
New Laws, Discipline Policies Lead to Dramatic Drop in School Suspensions
In recent years, out-of-school suspensions have plummeted in Orange County, mirroring a statewide trend. Two notable exceptions, however, are the Anaheim Union High and Tustin Unified school districts.
