What Will Orange County’s Future Elected Leaders Look Like?
Government
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The redrawing of representation maps will affect local communities’ political power for 10 years.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Spike in Car Impound Fees
Government
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Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.
Orange County Residents Go Back Home After Days of Wildfires and Uncertainty
Emergencies & Disasters
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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
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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
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Depending on whether conditions change, fire authorities expect full containment of both blazes by Nov. 10.
“Like Nothing I’ve Experienced Before,” Orange County Flees from Two Fires
Emergencies & Disasters
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Residents evacuate from two infernos — one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.
Silverado Canyon and Blue Ridge Fires in Photos — Day One
Emergencies & Disasters
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Photos from day one of the Silverado fire that broke out northeast of Irvine early Monday.
2020 Candidates for OC Supervisor Are Coming into View
Anaheim
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Several Democrats are challenging First District County Supervisor Andrew Do. Meanwhile, Third District County Supervisor Don Wagner has drawn a sole challenger, Asheigh Aitken – who lost a close battle for Anaheim’s Mayor’s seat last year.
Five South Orange County Cities Sued for Lack of Homeless Shelters
Housing & Homelessness
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Five South Orange County cities will head to Federal court after a lawsuit filed by attorneys alleged dumping of homeless people and blamed the region’s lack of shelters.
On OC: Defending Orange County’s Backcountry
Canyons
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Orange County backcountry activist and land use attorney Gloria Sefton talks about the constant development pressures on Orange County’s land use specific plans, especially those in the canyon areas, and her numerous successful lawsuits to defend the public planning process for canyon residents.