In the first episode of our new podcast, we talk with the editor of Cal State Fullerton’s student newspaper about his run-ins with the university’s media relations department. We also discuss tactics used by other government flacks.
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 inCountywide, Government, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Mayor Honors Retiring Labor Leader
Mayor Miguel Pulido Tuesday recognized OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino, who is stepping down in August after a 37-year career at the union.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Approves Funds to Defend Challenges to Pot Law
Council members authorized up to $500,000 in legal services to defend against a growing number of lawsuits challenging measure BB, the new law that legalizes and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Posted inInside the Newsroom, News Briefs
Voice of OC Publisher Talks Journalism With Daily Pilot
The Daily Pilot interviews Voice of OC publisher Norberto Santana Jr. about the responsibility of reporters to hold government accountable, his recent transition to publisher, and the state of the American newspaper.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Should Supervisors Have Greater Say in Work of Human Relations Council?
Supervisor Andrew Do said he wanted supervisors to get more involved before OC Human Relations’ contract is renewed next year. That didn’t sit well with Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
OC Register: Former Sheriff Mike Carona Released From Prison Early
Former Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, who was convicted of witness tampering in 2009 following a federal corruption investigation, has been released from prison early.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories
Orange County Approves $10 Million-Plus Settlement With Attorneys’ Union
The deal comes after a ruling that county supervisors illegally imposed labor terms on county attorneys in 2013.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
Garden Grove to Host Startup Weekend
The event brings together entrepreneurs, designers, developers and tech experts to receive feedback about their startup ideas.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Planners Approve Downtown Zoning Amendment
The zoning amendment adds new approved uses to mixed-use and adaptive reuse zones in the city’s downtown.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs, Westminster
Garden Grove, Westminster Consider Support for Flag Amendment
The Garden Grove and Westminster city councils this week will consider resolutions to support a constitutional amendment proposed by state Sen. Janet Nguyen, that would banning the United States flag from state funded college campuses.
