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.
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Rep. Mimi Walters Heads to November, Followed by Democrat Katie Porter

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Rep. Mimi Walters (R-Irvine) ended election night with 53.2 percent of the vote, followed by Democrat Katie Porter with 19.9 percent and Dave Min, also a Democrat, with 17.2 percent.
If Porter maintains her lead as post-Election Day ballots are counted, she will face Walters in November.

Posted inAnaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Orange, Placentia, Politics & Elections, Stanton, Villa Park, Yorba Linda

North OC Election Guide for the June 2018 Primary

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A rundown of news stories for North Orange County residents about the race for the 39th Congressional District, district attorney, sheriff, the county Board of Supervisors, and the recall of state Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton).

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Grand Jury to Cities & County: Stop Fighting, Form Regional Homelessness Board

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It’s time for the county and cities to stop the infighting that’s plagued recent efforts to build housing and shelters and instead form a regional body to address homelessness, according to an Orange County Grand Jury report released Thursday.

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Federal Judge Sets June 13 Deadline for OC Cities to ID New Shelter Sites

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The judge, David O. Carter, pointed to Santa Ana and Anaheim residents and businesses who, he said, are grappling with hundreds of homeless people who formerly lived at the Santa Ana riverbed but now are in their cities due to a shelter shortage.

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Santa Ana Asks Court to Order All OC Cities to Provide Homeless Services

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Santa Ana said it’s seeking “a fair and equitable distribution of responsibilities for homeless services among the County and all Orange County cities.”

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Three More OC Cities Oppose California’s Sanctuary State Law

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Orange, Newport Beach and Westminster joined the county and seven other cities in opposing California’s sanctuary state law, which limits state and local law enforcement’s communications with federal immigration authorities and prohibits officers from holding and questioning people based on immigration violations.

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