Congressman Lou Correa taps OC Marine veteran and labor leader Nick Berardino to lead a local advisory panel on legislation focused on psychedelic drug therapies to combat PTSD for veterans and help curb substance abuse issues.
Category: Equality & Equity
Orange County’s First Ever Neurodivergent Film Festival
Blu Star Productions will host a day of in-person screenings and panels at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana on Saturday, May 2.
Anaheim Leads the Way on ICE Raids Response
Some local immigration advocates say Anaheim’s daily public updates on deportation raids are critical for residents while leading to a unique understanding of the situation by city officials.
Immigration Legal Aid Could be Coming to Anaheim
Anaheim City Council members are looking to create a hotline and referral program to help families locate their detained loved ones and connect them to an immigration attorney.
Anaheim Considers Creating Immigrant Legal Defense Fund
City officials are slated to consider creating a defense fund for residents swept up in ICE raids while also mulling over replenishing an existing aid program that helps families impacted by deportation sweeps.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fullerton Faces Budget Crisis
Fullerton officials erroneously accounted for $10 million in reserves in money that’s already been spent, OC’s senior transportation services can’t keep up with demand – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
The Great American Write-In is Back in Santa Ana For 38th Anniversary
The yearly tradition draws in hundreds of residents from across the county to write about their beliefs and influence policy making.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Grapples With Lawsuits
Orange County lost another lawsuit alleging harassment by a prosecutor, Santa Ana Police Chief disputes federal officials’ assertion protestors attacked them last month – these are some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Laguna Beach Preserves Artist Housing Through $8 Million Loan
The approval comes at a time when the city is struggling to provide affordable housing to meet state mandates.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Bills Set to Increase
Trash bills face increases on the horizon, transparency and ethic concerns are surfacing in Anaheim ahead of a potential Angel Stadium deal – these are some of Orange County’s biggest civic headlines.

