OC Fire Authority officials said firefighters verified the tank is cracked and temperature has been dropping – eliminating the chances of a massive explosion as thousands of residents remain evacuated.
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Thousands in North OC Remain Evacuated as Firefighters Find Potential Crack in Chemical Tank
While tens of thousands of North OC residents remain evacuated, OC Fire Authority officials say a potential crack in the Garden Grove chemical tank could relieve pressure, which could help avoid an explosion.
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State of Emergency Declared Over OC Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency over the faulty chemical tank at risk of blowing up in Garden Grove after OC Fire Authorities said the toxic liquid inside is heating up on Saturday.
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Orange County Chemical Emergency: ‘A Leaking Tank or a Tank That Blows Up’
Tens of thousands of residents throughout Garden Grove, Anaheim, Stanton, Buena Park, Cypress and Westminster are under evacuation orders as a chemical tank in Garden Grove could either spill 7,000 gallons of toxic liquid or explode.
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Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Primary Election Draws Near
A look at some of the most competitive races in the upcoming primary election, Santa Ana considers banning police officers from moonlighting as ICE agents – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
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Santa Ana Moves to Ban Police Officers From Moonlighting as ICE Agents
Santa Ana officials are taking the first steps to ban police officers from moonlighting as federal immigration enforcement officers under a new proposed ordinance as state legislators consider a similar state bill.
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Santa Ana Considers Banning Police Officers From Moonlighting as ICE Agents
Santa Ana and state leaders are looking to ban local law enforcement from taking a side job as an ICE agent almost a year since deportation raids hit Orange County.
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Many Orange County Cities Stay Silent on ICE Raids
Officials across OC are still grappling with how to respond to ICE raids about a year since they kicked off, while others are taking action either in support of immigrants or in support of federal enforcement.
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OC’s Biggest Headlines as Cities Overhaul Airbnb Regulations
Placentia and Brea recently updated short term rental laws in an effort to curb rowdy guests, campaign spending heats up in OC Supervisors races – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
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Santana: Could OC Lead The Way on Psychedelic Therapy Legislation?
Congressman Lou Correa taps OC Marine veteran and labor leader Nick Berardino to lead a local advisory panel on legislation focused on psychedelic drug therapies to combat PTSD for veterans and help curb substance abuse issues.
