A little more than a month since his controversial appointment, interim superintendent Edward Velasquez announced his resignation without an explanation.
Category: Orange
Orange, home to Chapman University and Old Towne, has about 141,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and traffic.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
City Officials Across Orange County Are Taking a Stand Against Iran’s Violent Regime
City council members in 13 OC cities have declared support of the Iranian American community as protests against the government and its morality police continue in Iran.
Posted inEducation
Orange Unified School Officials Hit With Brown Act Complaint After Superintendent Firing
It’s the first step toward a lawsuit, and the latest development in a push to reshape what kids are taught in public schools.
Posted inEducation
Orange Unified School District Reinstates Digital Library After Parent Concerns
After pushback on the decision to suspend the digital library, district officials brought back the digital library, Sora, saying they fixed issues with the app.
Posted inEducation
Orange School District Suspends Digital Library Over Book Concerns From Some Parents
Orange Unified School District suspended their digital library app over concerns that age inappropriate books were available to students, while some argue the move is censorship.
Posted inEducation
Did Orange Unified School Officials Improperly Replace Their Superintendent?
How did four board members agree to fire a top administrator with 24 hours’ notice with replacements already in place?
Posted inAnaheim
Voters in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say?
We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, climate change, airplane noise and bike lanes.
Posted inOrange
Should the Public and Victims’ Families Get to Watch Orange Mass Shooter’s Conservatorship Proceedings?
They’re secret by default. But the county will now be asking a judge to open them up to being observed by the public and the victims’ families.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Orange Candidates Answer Key Questions on Mary’s Kitchen, Old Towne and Transparency
Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about housing and homelessness, climate change and issues impacting Orange residents.
Posted inCulture
Orange International Street Fair is Back for Its 50th Year
Nonprofits will be taking over Plaza Park this Labor Day weekend, offering food, arts, crafts and more as part of the Orange International Street Fair.
