The Democratic Party is angry with Jordan Brandman, a Democrat, for voting with Republican council members to exclude Anaheim’s only Latino majority district from district elections in 2016.
Category: News Briefs
Orange County news briefs were the short items that did not need a full story of their own: a vote taken, a filing made, a number released. The newsroom stopped filing here in 2025 and the archive stays, newest first.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
Garden Grove Invites Residents to Give Input on District Elections Process
As the city of Garden Grove begins the process of transitioning to a district-based election system, residents will be able to attend individual and community meetings to offer input to the city’s hired consultant.
Posted inCountywide, Lake Forest, News Briefs, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Lake Forest Councilman Files Libel Suit Against Deputy District Attorney
Adam Nick claims Deputy District Attorney Jess Rodriguez made defamatory statements to the media when Nick was charged with stealing campaign signs belonging to a rival.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Legal Heavyweights Call for Federal Probe of Orange County DA
A letter signed by a who’s who of the legal establishment, led by Erwin Chemerinsky, is the latest fallout from jail informants scandal.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Investigation of Santa Ana Code Enforcement Turns Up Empty
The city had launched an investigation into allegations of an improper romantic relationship between the department head and an employee.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
Garden Grove Council Debates Next Steps in Marijuana Enforcement
Garden Grove City Council members debated the effectiveness of the city’s current ban on medical marijuana dispensaries at a study session last week.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Podcast: Veteran’s Day at the Fairgrounds
Voice of OC spoke with local leaders like OC Veteran Advisory Council Chairman Bobby McDonald, fair board member Nick Berardino, and county Supervisor Andrew Do.
Posted inInside the Newsroom, News Briefs
Voice of OC Launches Membership Program
Members get a free daily email alert of our most recent news and special access to content and events.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Union Backed PAC Fined by State Watchdog
The state Fair Political Practices Commission has levied a $3,500 fine against the political action committee California Citizens for Fair Government for failing to name the Orange County Employees Association as its sponsor.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
County Loses Out on Competition for Jail Funds
Officials had hoped to use state money for a $40 million refurbishing of its Intake Release Center.
