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2020 Election Night Results: Mission Viejo City Council Race

Orange County Election 2020
By Brandon Pho | November 3, 2020

Your guide to who’s leading in the race for this city’s seats.

Orange County Residents Go Back Home After Days of Wildfires and Uncertainty

Emergencies & Disasters
By Brandon Pho | October 29, 2020

Things began to quiet down in Orange County on Wednesday night, and people trickled back into their homes, after three days of wildfires, smoke, evacuations and anxiety. 

How to Adjust Voter Access When Wildfires Interrupt Your Local Election

Orange County Election 2020
By Brandon Pho | October 28, 2020

Unprecedented early voter turnout. A pandemic. A high-stakes election. Orange County’s top elections official said a wildfire was the last thing he expected a week before election day.

Some Containment Progress As Two Wildfires Continue to Burn in Orange County

Emergencies & Disasters
By Brandon Pho | October 28, 2020

Depending on whether conditions change, fire authorities expect full containment of both blazes by Nov. 10.

Nine Candidates Seek Election to the Garden Grove City Council this November

Orange County Election 2020
By Brandon Pho | October 27, 2020

The candidates, whichever are successful, would oversee a city with a diverse population and strong working class presence.

Eight People Hope to Win Two Seats on the Mission Viejo City Council

Orange County Election 2020
By Brandon Pho | October 26, 2020

Delays in getting a new voting system online means only two City Council seats are up for grabs in Mission Viejo.

Money, Political Battles Surround Controversial Housing Project Going Before Orange Voters in November

Orange County Election 2020
By Brandon Pho | October 15, 2020

The proposal for homes on an old quarry site has both supporters and opponents — and lots of campaign money behind it.

Local Officials Rethink Public Access to Cooling Centers Amid Heatwaves, Climate Change

Health & Wellness
By Brandon Pho | October 8, 2020

As scientists predict climate change will make hot weather increasingly intolerable, Buena Park is trying to improve cooling center access.

Will Gov. Newsom Replace Poseidon Desal Project Critic on OC Regional Water Board?

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By Brandon Pho | September 28, 2020

There are mounting questions over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace William von Blasingame, when his current term expires Sept. 30.

Conservationists Split Over Poseidon Desal Project’s Potential to Help Bolsa Chica Wetlands 

Outdoors
By Brandon Pho | September 17, 2020

Some say the project could fund the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, weighed against the plant’s expected ecosystem damage. Others say Bolsa Chica doesn’t need Poseidon’s help.

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