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 Reveals A Slice of How It Spent Federal Coronavirus Relief Money
Government
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Voice of OC keeps asking where the $554 million in taxpayer money went. Some answers are starting to emerge.
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.
2020 Election Night Results: Rancho Santa Margarita City Council
Orange County Election 2020
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Nine candidates are seeking to fill two seats.
Nine Candidates Seeking to Fill Two Seats on Rancho Santa Margarita City Council
Orange County Election 2020
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Two incumbents and seven challengers are vying for the two open council seats on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Homeless Settlement Limits South County Anti-Camping Enforcement
Housing & Homelessness
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“This is a game-changer,” Judge David O. Carter told the courtroom Tuesday before signing off on the settlement, which the court can enforce for the next three years.