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Federal Judge Presses OC Officials on Lack of Mental Health Shelter, Housing

by Nick Gerda and Spencer Custodio Apr 3, 2019Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

One of OC’s next homeless shelters could be headed for the affluent south county suburbs, the judge warns after citing a lack of progress by elected officials to create a mental health shelter.

Fullerton, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana

Irvine To Grapple With City Council Vacancy After Christina Shea Becomes Mayor

by Brandon Pho Mar 29, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Irvine will grapple with a City Council vacancy when Mayor Pro Tem Christina Shea succeeds former Mayor Don Wagner, who resigned Tuesday after winning a special election to become a County supervisor.

Anaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Irvine, Orange, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda

New OC Supervisor Don Wagner to Take Office Wednesday

by Nick Gerda Mar 27, 2019Oct 4, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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.

Anaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda

Strong Wagner Lead Fuels GOP Hopes of Holding OC Supervisor Supermajority

by Nick Gerda Mar 14, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.

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Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race

by Nick Gerda Mar 13, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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.

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Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election

by Nick Gerda Mar 12, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.

Orange, Politics & Elections

Orange Sued for Allegedly Violating State Election Law

by Spencer Custodio Mar 5, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

District elections could be implemented in Orange, following a voting rights lawsuit claiming the city’s current at-large election method disenfranchises the Latino electorate and hinders the election of Latino candidates.

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Jazz Greats Gordon Goodwin and Dee Dee Bridgewater Play Orange County Next Week

by Paul Hodgins Mar 4, 2019Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Goodwin brings his Big Phat Band to Orange on March 10; four days later, Bridgewater plays Irvine.

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On OC: Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for 3rd District Supervisor

by Norberto Santana Jr. Mar 1, 2019Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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.