He comes into office as supervisors face a host of issues ranging from homelessness to where a veterans’ cemetery should go, to problems with mental healthcare delivery.
Category: Tustin
Tustin, home to the former Marine Corps Air Station and its redevelopment, has about 79,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the base land and public safety.
Strong Wagner Lead Fuels GOP Hopes of Holding OC Supervisor Supermajority
The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.
On OC: Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for 3rd District Supervisor
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the OC GOP-endorsed nominee, talks about why he’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Wagner talks about tackling homelessness, regional public safety issues and getting property tax equity for Orange County taxpayers in Sacramento.
Tustin City Council Adding New Homeless Shelter
The temporary homeless shelter is scheduled to open March 1.
Looking Ahead at Orange County’s Political Landscape in 2020
Orange County Republicans need to distance themselves from President Donald Trump to regain the offices they lost in November and Democrats can’t overplay their hand in order to keep the legislative seats they gained heading into 2020, according to policy and elections specialists.
Homelessness in OC: 2018 Year in Review
Over the last year, OC saw more action toward getting homeless people off the streets and into shelter than any other time in recent memory.
Final OC Election Results: Democrats Win Big as GOP Looks to 2020
Midterm voters turned out in OC at the highest rate in decades and Democrats gained major wins in local Congressional and state legislative seats.
Dems Leading in All OC Congressional Districts With Latest Results
Democrats were leading in all four Republican-held Congressional districts in Orange County as of Friday’s ongoing election count, putting the party on track to win all seven OC Congressional districts.










