Jean Watt, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Newport Beach, Sunday at noon.
Category: Norberto Santana, Jr.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Washington Warned Us To Skate Through The National Political Fracas
Every President’s Day, Voice of OC encourages readers to focus on the farewell message from our nation’s first president on the perils of partisanship – a trend increasingly hitting a city hall near you.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Orange County’s Era of Astroturf Elected Officials is Over
Redistricting and demographic change have crafted really competitive districts across the region, making it tougher for local elected officials to avoid questions, contact, debate.
Posted inEducation
Santana: Why Are Some of OC’s Biggest School Districts Firing Their Superintendents Over Winter Break?
Today at 4 p.m., Orange Unified School District trustees will consider firing their superintendent of schools. Three days before Christmas, Capistrano Unified School District fired their superintendent.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santana: As Temperatures Drop, OC Effectively Ends Walk-In Shelters for People Living on the Streets
For the first time in a decade, the County of Orange won’t be offering any quick shelter options during the coldest nights of the year.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santana: Orange County’s Longest Night Shouldn’t Always Be The Coldest
It’s become an Orange County tradition for the religious community to memorialize a record number of unhoused residents dying on the streets – while county leaders remain largely silent.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: The Happiest Place on Earth Hosts Orange County’s Shadiest Election
In the wake of an FBI probe, Anaheim resort district interests roll out a six-figure misdirection campaign aimed at confusing voters, restocking on compliant politicians.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Orange County Residents Could Really Tilt November’s Election
OC’s voters this week get their ballots to decide key races – like who controls Congress – as a flurry of political mailers and internet advertising starts landing.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: What Kind of Elected Leaders Stand With Thug Regimes?
Before November’s election, ask hard questions of your elected leaders about their attitudes toward authoritarian governments. You might be surprised who they’ll privately applaud.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santana: The Voices of Iranian Women Keep Resonating at Protests in OC and Across The Globe
Killing of a 22-year-old Iranian woman by the country’s oppressive regime triggers protests across SoCal as part of a global movement.