Family storytimes. Health presentations and movie screenings. These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inSanta Ana
Will Santa Ana Residents Have to Pay Double For Clean Streets?
In response to a state prevailing wage law, city leaders pushed back on an increased fee for street sweeping despite being at risk for less frequent services.
Posted inGovernment
Two More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Street Vendors
Anaheim and Rancho Santa Margarita officials are the latest in OC to tighten regulations on street vendors over health and safety concerns amid recent state laws that decriminalized street vending.
Posted inBuena Park
Will Workers in Buena Park See Predictable Schedules, Safer Workplaces?
Buena Park City Council members may soon give workers more protections under a series of newly proposed laws.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton’s Nature Trail Moves Forward After Resident Advocacy
A nature trail that working class families pushed for is expected to be built using state grant money in the southern part of Fullerton with portions of it carved out for potential development.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Will California’s Prop 1 Help Curb Homelessness or Cut Mental Health Programs?
Proponents say State Proposition 1 will help alleviate homelessness in California and convert motels into housing. Critics say it’s expensive and will cut funds for mental health programs.
Posted inEducation
Cal State Faculty Union Reaches Tentative Deal, Putting Early End to Strike
A faculty union and Cal State University officials have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract one day after kicking off a planned week of strikes.
Posted inEducation
Cal State University Faculty Strike For Better Pay This Week
As the spring semester begins, tens of thousands of Cal State University professors, including lecturers from the Fullerton campus, hit the picket line demanding better pay.
Posted inAnaheim
Will Anaheim Let Disneyland Privatize Public Roads?
Anaheim City Council members are slated to have their first study session on Disneyland’s proposed expansion, but some residents question if the move will hurt surrounding neighborhoods.
Posted inCountywide
OC Animal Shelter to Allow More In-Person Visitors
Animal activists have spent years calling for the county-run animal shelter to fully reopen to the public. Now the kennel areas will open to visitors for three hours each day.
