A questionable airshow deal in Huntington Beach, a controversial move to sell alcohol in a park, and Santa Ana police allege harassment against an elected official and a reporter – this is just some of this week’s biggest civic news.
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Fighting Cancer, Spreading Awareness With Art
Diagnosed with terminal cancer months after losing her father to the disease, local artist Anita Tran is fighting back and bringing awareness to the illness with help from Apollo the Alien – a character she created.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Battling For Orange County’s Working Class
A Labor Day look back at OC workers’ most recent job actions.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Joins Regional Crackdown on Problematic Group Homes
Santa Ana is the latest city in Orange County to establish regulations for alcohol and drug rehabilitation homes in residential areas amid neighbor complaints of drug use, noise and other disturbances.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Bans Booze Ads Near Schools & Playgrounds
City officials are moving forward with an ordinance that would ban the advertisement of liquor near schools, playgrounds and libraries after mural advertising alcohol popped across from a school.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Is Orange County Prepared to Get Old?
County officials are debating what kinds of public services can help address the health and lifestyle challenges facing older adults.
Posted inLa Habra
Another Orange County City Looks to Crack Down on Smoke Shops
La Habra will temporarily ban new smoke shops while exploring regulations on tobacco retailers.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County’s Medi-Cal Program Stockpiles $1.8 Billion Despite CA Auditor Concerns
Two years ago, state auditors told CalOptima’s leaders it needs to spend more money to provide healthcare for Orange County’s neediest residents, but its reserves have continued to grow.
Posted inCountywide
OC Supervisors Reject Staff Recommendation, Keep Therapy Contractor Onboard
Despite concerns from staff on whether the county would be on the hook for paying for services, supervisors said they wanted to stick with their longtime contractor Didi Hirsch.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: A Big Thanks to Orange County For a Sweet Sixteen
Hundreds of thousands of readers – and a small community of donors – have made the seemingly impossible into a reality: a thriving local, nonprofit newsroom focused on putting residents in a position to defend their freedom and quality of life.
