‘The People’s Mayor:’ Could Santa Ana’s Police-Union Backed Mayor Lose Reelection?
Santa Ana’s police union backed incumbent mayor is facing an increasingly tight race for reelection as progressive candidates are on track to flip the city council majority.
Two of Orange County’s Tightest Races Are In Tustin & Irvine
The mayoral race in Tustin and Irvine’s District 1 election both remain close as of Friday night’s election count update.
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Brea Residents Sue City Leaders Over Public Records From Costco Tax-Sharing Deal
The lawsuit alleges incomplete text message disclosures, inadequate record searches and a lack of transparency surrounding the city’s controversial 50-year agreement with a local developer.
Adoption Fees Discounted For Senior Pets at Orange County Animal Care
In honor of National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, cats and dogs ages 5 and up have special discounts for November.
What Could a Progressive City Council Majority Mean for Santa Ana?
A new progressive majority could soon form on the Santa Ana City Council – toppling a former majority held mainly by police union backed politicians
What Are the Next County Supervisors Going to Inherit?
While Democrats are maintaining their leads to take over the board of supervisors, they’re coming into a county with systemic budget problems amid a hunt for a new CEO.
Trash Pickups Delayed Throughout Orange County Amid Teamsters Strike at Landfills
While it remains unclear when and where delays are taking place, one of the county’s largest trash haulers says they’re running behind due to stoppages at landfills.
Is Irvine About to Get A New Voting System?
Irvine could see an election overhaul as residents consider using a different voting method — while leaders also grapple with a projected budget deficit.
Is Mission Viejo’s City Council About to Get Overhauled?
The Mission Viejo City Council is likely to get four new members, according to Wednesday night election results, after all five seats were listed on the ballot.
Who Will be Tustin’s Next Mayor?
Election results Wednesday evening showed incumbent Austin Lumbard on track to win reelection in the Tustin mayoral race.
Will Irvine Get A New City Councilmember?
Incumbents are mostly holding strong to Irvine City Council seats, according to Wednesday night election results; one seat could flip.
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Crane: Metrolink Trains Will Be Cut, the Surfliner Won’t Help You
Metrolink cuts facing Orange County will negatively impact commuters across the SoCal area, reducing options for transportation needs. The Pacific…
Kriz: Another 30 People “Without Fixed Abode” Died in OC in September
Another 30 people “without fixed abode” died on our streets in September, and while the main news was not main…
Resnick: School Bonds, Public Money, Private Insurance and the Three OC School Administrators in the Middle
As Orange County school districts prepare to spend more than $2 billion in recent voter-approved construction bonds, questions emerge over…
Guess: Orange County Needs Common Sense E-Bike Safety Reform
E-bikes are now part of daily life in Orange County, but our safety rules have not kept up. My petition…
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Our eroding coast
High tides, emergency declarations and a super El Niño on the way.
How Orange County’s beach cities are bracing.
