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All of the local news you can’t miss on what’s happening in Orange County today across all of the topics we cover.
Youths Grill Santa Ana Officials Over Budget Priorities
Many of the youths demanded changes that would shift the focus from public safety to open space and youth services.
Orange County Hate Crimes Against LGBT Residents on the Increase
Hate crimes overall are down from last year, but hate crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents are up 160 percent.
Anaheim Neighbors Confront Police
Volatile crowds in the West Guinida Lane neighborhood are increasingly confronting police officers who enter the poor Latino community.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Honors Harvey Milk Day
After more than three years of activist demands, the Board of Supervisors have recognized Harvey Milk Day, and Chairman Shawn Nelson will issue the proclamation himself.
Fullerton City Council Tables Decision on Homeless Shelter
After hearing from dozens of residents who packed the council chambers, council members decide they need more specifics.
Prisoner Realignment Spurs Campaign to Rehabilitate Convicts
With an influx of thousands of state prisoners, sheriff’s officials are ramping up programs to prevent nonviolent offenders from returning.
Supervisors Restore Funding to Latino Health Access
The board approved more than $2.7 million in funding to several nonprofits for health outreach in communities of color and mended fences with the Santa Ana-based organization.
CalOptima Names New Finance Chief
Patti McFarland, who comes from the Central California Alliance for Health, will earn $274,000.
On the Agenda
Orange County grapples with a potential budget loss of $73 million per year, and Santa Ana plans to oppose a ban on beach bonfires.









