Orange County Mixed on Enforcing Gov. Newsom’s Curfew and Mask Orders
Orange County Coronavirus
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Sheriff Don Barnes questions their constitutionality, while Santa Ana, Irvine, and Costa Mesa police may enforce.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Spike in Car Impound Fees
Government
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Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.
Republicans Flip Second OC Congressional Seat as Young Kim Defeats Gil Cisneros
Orange County Election 2020
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Kim campaigned on supporting small businesses during the pandemic and lowering taxes and health care costs.
Orange County Residents Go Back Home After Days of Wildfires and Uncertainty
Emergencies & Disasters
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Things began to quiet down in Orange County on Wednesday night, and people trickled back into their homes, after three days of wildfires, smoke, evacuations and anxiety.
How to Adjust Voter Access When Wildfires Interrupt Your Local Election
Orange County Election 2020
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Unprecedented early voter turnout. A pandemic. A high-stakes election. Orange County’s top elections official said a wildfire was the last thing he expected a week before election day.
Some Containment Progress As Two Wildfires Continue to Burn in Orange County
Emergencies & Disasters
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Depending on whether conditions change, fire authorities expect full containment of both blazes by Nov. 10.
“Like Nothing I’ve Experienced Before,” Orange County Flees from Two Fires
Emergencies & Disasters
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Residents evacuate from two infernos — one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.
Orange County Affected by Blue Ridge Fire, Second to Hit Today
Emergencies & Disasters
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Residents in Yorba Linda are being encouraged to evacuate as the Blue Ridge Fire begins to spread.
South Orange County Cities See Steep Increases for Sheriff Protection
Safety, Security & Justice
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South Orange County cities are watching their law enforcement costs soar by more than 20 percent over the last four years largely due to salary and benefit increases authorized by county supervisors.
Orange County School Districts Consider Black Lives Matter Resolutions, Changes to Curriculum
Education
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A host of Orange County educators, parents and alumni are pushing school districts to change their course offerings to teach kids about Black history and Ethnic studies.