Lisa Bartlett and Michelle Steel’s county supervisor seats weren’t considered competitive, given the voter registration advantage for the incumbent Republicans.
Category: Mission Viejo
South OC Election Guide for the June 2018 Primary
A rundown of news stories for South Orange County residents about races for the 45th, 48th and 49th Congressional Districts, district attorney, sheriff and county supervisor.
Grand Jury to Cities & County: Stop Fighting, Form Regional Homelessness Board
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.
Federal Judge Sets June 13 Deadline for OC Cities to ID New Shelter Sites
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.
Which Democrat Will Challenge GOP Rep. Mimi Walters in November?
The 45th Congressional District likely will see Rep. Mimi Walters (R-Irvine) face off against a Democrat in the November general election because she’s the only Republican running in the June 5 primary against four Democrats and one no party preference candidate.
Mayors Seek State Audit of OC Homeless and Mental Health Money
The announcement came as county and city officials said the county is working on a proposal for adding shelters at three yet-to-be-named locations.
Santa Ana Asks Court to Order All OC Cities to Provide Homeless Services
Santa Ana said it’s seeking “a fair and equitable distribution of responsibilities for homeless services among the County and all Orange County cities.”
Mission Viejo Sued for Violating State Voting Law
Mission Viejo has been sued for its admitted violation of state voting law after failing to switch its city council to district elections.
Suit or No Suit? Confusion Over Voting Rights Issue in Mission Viejo
Mayor declares city safe from a law suit over electing city council members by district. But there is confusion over what actually happened.
Candidates for OC’s Four Contested Congressional Seats
The crowded field of candidates running for four Orange County Congressional seats narrowed slightly Friday, as several candidates failed to file paperwork by the 5 p.m. deadline for their names to appear on the June 5 primary election ballot.



