A rundown of news stories for Irvine residents about races for the 45th Congressional District, district attorney, sheriff, and city ballot measures on a veterans cemetery, taxes, and real estate development.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
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.
49th Congressional District Race a Toss Up
Elections experts said they are having trouble gauging who will advance to November in the 49th Congressional District primary election because of the large number of candidates running for the seat.
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.
Experts: It’s Rohrabacher in November Against One of Three Top Challengers
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) and either Republican Scott Baugh or one of two Democrats are likely to advance past the June 5 primary, local election experts say.
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.
Irvine Voters to Decide Future of Orange County Veterans Cemetery
Voters June 5 could give Orange County its first veterans cemetery but in the political infighting leading up to the election, some veterans fear people have lost sight of who the cemetery is about—veterans.
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.
Irvine Voters to Decide Location of County’s First Veterans Cemetery
Irvine voters will decide June 5 whether Orange County’s first veterans cemetery will be near the heart of the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro or on the edge of the onetime base near the interchange of the 5 and 405 freeways.









