Thousands of people railed against the ongoing deportation raids this past weekend in Orange County and immigration sweeps reportedly ramped up not long after – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines in OC.
Category: Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo is home to about 50,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and campaign finance.
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Aliso Viejo Could See 72 New Townhomes
City council members reviewed concept plans for a 72-unit community featuring three-story townhomes as municipalities grapple with the worsening housing crisis.
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Aliso Viejo Library Remains Closed for Construction
County library officials state that the public can still expect an early fall reopening of the Aliso Viejo branch with increased study and program space, despite delays slowing the reopening.
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Free Things to Do: Scenic Hikes, Movie Screenings and Teen Events in OC
A cardio hike in the Red Rock Wilderness and a money management workshop for teens are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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Aliso Viejo Rejects Pride Flag Ban at City Hall After Public Pushback
After a council member proposed restricting city flag poles to only the federal, state and local flags, the council rejected the new rule that would have banned the flying of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at city hall.
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Are South OC’s Boys & Girls Clubs On the Chopping Block?
South County elected officials have expressed concerns regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley, claiming a political reading list, high costs and a decline in attendance have caused the need to reevaluate.
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Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Gardening workshops, makerspace open hours and fitness hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly holiday events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
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South OC Loses Laguna Hills DMV
The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.
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Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
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Largest Orange County School District Rejects Parental Notification Policy
Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.
