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OC Supervisors Were Warned About Approving Homes in Wildfire Zones That Just Burned Again

Series: Ongoing Wildfire Risks
By Nick Gerda | December 23, 2020

Activists warned against approving homes above Yorba Linda because of previous wildfires. They did it anyway.

Cities Across OC Consider Joining Sheriff Barnes’ Challenge To Coronavirus Jail Court Orders

Safety, Security & Justice
By Brandon Pho | December 21, 2020

Cities planning to hold special meetings today to discuss the issue include Los Alamitos, Westminster, Irvine, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, and San Clemente, among others. 

Orange County Nursing Home Coronavirus Outbreaks Climbing Amid Throes of Second Wave

Orange County Coronavirus
By Brandon Pho | December 18, 2020

Total infections between nursing home staff and patients climbed to more than 7,800 by the end of the week.

First Coronavirus Death Occurs at Orange County Jails

Countywide
By Hosam Elattar | December 18, 2020

The death comes just as OC Sheriff Don Barnes is fighting a judge’s order to potentially release half of the people incarcerated as a Coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc in the jails.

As Hospitals Get ‘Bombarded’ With Covid Patients, OC Health Director Pleads With Public

Orange County Coronavirus
By Nick Gerda | December 17, 2020

Dr. Clayton Chau issued an emotional appeal for the public to wear masks and avoid gatherings.

Controversy Over Neighborhood Handball Courts Fuels Santa Ana’s Youth and Public Safety Debate

Outdoors
By Brandon Pho | December 16, 2020

In Santa Ana, the game of handball has become part of a citywide debate over balancing youth engagement and public safety.

New Santa Ana Council Members and Surveyed Residents Take a Closer Look at Police Oversight

Safety, Security & Justice
By Brandon Pho | December 16, 2020

Santa Ana is seeing what kind of oversight and accountability could be created for police officers, with newly-elected officials in place to make an eventual decision.

Santa Ana Police Officer to Plead Guilty to Federal Charge Alleging He Took Bribes From Crime Figure

Safety, Security & Justice
By Brandon Pho | December 15, 2020

Officer Steven Lopez, a 28-year-old of Chino, was charged with one count of bribery after admitting he agreed to stop compliance checks and police searches and seizures at illegal businesses under the crime figure’s control, federal authorities said in a Tuesday statement.

Questions Remain About How Orange County Has Spent Nearly $544 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds

Government
By Nick Gerda | December 15, 2020

As hospitalizations spike to record levels, CARES Act relief money is almost all spent. Where did it go?

Should Lake Forest Mayor with SoCal Gas Ties Recuse Herself from Vote on Joining Renewable Energy Agency?

Water, Power & Waste
By Brandon Pho and Hosam Elattar | December 15, 2020

Lake Forest officials will decide today on whether their city should join a regional renewable energy agency.

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