Organizing efforts and local restorative justice programs spearheaded by Orange County groups like Santa Ana Boys and Men of Color were highlighted at a forum at UC Irvine Wednesday evening.
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, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Considers Cutting Ties With the County’s Animal Shelter
As the county asks member cities to commit to a 10-year contract to help pay for a new $35 million animal shelter, Garden Grove officials are considering signing a contract with the Orange County Humane Society for shelter services.
Posted inGarden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Residents Debate Proposals for New Voting Districts
Just about a month before Garden Grove City Council members are set to vote on the boundaries for a new electoral district system, residents Tuesday received their first look at three maps under consideration.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Residents Criticize City’s Outreach on Council Districts
With the Garden Grove City Council set to approve maps for the city’s new electoral districts, some question whether leaders responsible for removing barriers to voting for underrepresented groups have done enough outreach.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Trial for County Exec’s Wrongful Termination Suit Set for Next January
Former OC Public Works Director Jess Carbajal alleges county supervisors used him as a scapegoat to cover up their own mismanagement of investigations into Carlos Bustamante’s sex crimes.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Investigative, Top Stories
Trauma, Cultural Barriers Make Sex Education Difficult for Asian Americans
In many Asian American families, the subject of sex is avoided, if not totally ignored. Experts say the ramifications of this reality include higher rates of unprotected sex and unreported sexual assaults.
Posted inWestminster
CalPERS: Westminster’s City Attorney Does Not Deserve City Pension
Following a lengthy review, the California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) has determined that Westminster City Attorney Richard D. Jones was never entitled to a state pension through his work with the city.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Council at Impasse Over Response to DA’s Report
A split Garden Grove City Council Tuesday night failed to take action on a proposal to reform how they conduct closed-door meetings and launch an audit of the controversial employment contract the city gave to former Fire Chief David Barlag.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation, Westminster
Westminster Works to Free Little Saigon of Traffic Woes
The city of Westminster is vying for funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority so it can offer a free public bus connecting residential communities close to Little Saigon to major shopping centers.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Councilman Phat Bui Enters Race for First District Supervisor
Garden Grove city councilman Phat Bui has entered the race for First District Supervisor, joining a crowded field of candidates challenging incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do.
