Private Jet Plan for John Wayne Airport Sparks Resident Concern and Corruption Allegations
John Wayne Airport
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Several county supervisors have been called out regarding their handling of the private jet contracts.
A Celebration of Mexican Independence Through a Santanero Lens
ARTS & CULTURE
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Because of Coronavirus, celebrations for Mexican Independence Day will not happen in Santa Ana this year; but, a live celebration will be offered online.
With Public Release of More Coronavirus Infection Data by Zip Code, Virus Spread Across OC Cities Becomes Clearer
Orange County Coronavirus
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The new data clearly shows the virus has hit working class communities hardest but it’s also clear that increased county outreach to affected neighborhoods is stemming the tide.
Irvine and Santa Ana Teachers Weigh in on Teaching During Coronavirus Pandemic
OC Schools During Coronavirus
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Voice of OC is documenting the experiences of teachers in the Irvine and Santa Ana Unified School Districts on what it’s like to be a teacher in the midst of a pandemic.
State Officials to Target More Testing For OC’s Hardest Hit Neighborhoods in Anaheim and Santa Ana
Orange County Coronavirus
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The county will soon be measured by state health officials on another metric aimed at addressing virus disparities in low-income, Latino neighborhoods.
OC Democratic Party Vice Chair Resigns from Leadership Amid Uproar Over Ho Chi Minh Post
Politics & Elections
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Jeff LeTourneau’s resignation came after he shared a Facebook post praising the late Communist leader as someone who “liberated an entire poor, colonized nation from 2 of the most powerful military forces in the world.”
OC Democratic Leader’s Praise for Ho Chi Minh Sends Little Saigon Into Uproar
Little Saigon
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It’s the latest incident where public statements revolving around the Vietnam War and ideas about communism have sent this area of OC into a political frenzy.
Santa Ana Relaxes Affordable Housing Laws; Declines Residents More Time for Rent Control Petition
Santa Ana
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A majority of Santa Ana City Council members declined to give residents more time for citizens’ signature-gathering efforts.
Santa Ana, San Clemente Approach Different Stages of Affordable Housing Debate This Week
Housing & Homelessness
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Santa Ana and San Clemente, cities in two different regions of Orange County, will debate the same component of affordable housing policies at different stages this week.
South Santa Ana Gets More Voting Access After City Officials Question OC Registrar of Voters
Orange County Elections 2020
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Officials have revised plans to now include four drop-off boxes in the south end for residents to access.