Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Trash Price Hikes Loom
Cities are beginning to hike trash rates as part of a countywide price increase, Anaheim leads the way in its response to ICE raids – these are just some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.
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More Homeless Dogs Available For Adoption At Orange County’s Animal Shelter
As of April 9, there are 80 dogs at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Santa Ana Strips Cesar Chavez From Local Landmarks After Sexual Abuse Allegations
City officials are the latest in Santa Ana to expunge disgraced labor rights leader Cesar Chavez’s name and imagery from a park, public art and from a paid holiday.
Costa Mesa’s Skatepark to Double in Size
The municipal skatepark expansion is slated to get some features aimed at beginners, including a new clover pool and a pump track – a course that can help beginning skaters learn to handle speed, balance and technique.
Free Things to Do: Hikes and Art Outdoors
Wilderness access to Gypsum Canyon and an art event outdoors are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Los Alamitos Partially Bans Kratom After Concerns Over Access
Los Alamitos is partially banning kratom after officials, including one council member who uses it, discussed a distribution prohibition on products containing the opioid-like substance.
Mission Viejo Looks to Study Safe School Routes to Boost Pedestrian Safety
Mission Viejo leaders approved a contract to study safety improvements for K-12 students and staff.
Fullerton Plays Hot Potato With Budget Crisis
While city leaders admit they knew about the problem for years, different leaders blamed one another for the city’s current economic straits as the deputy city manager said staff repeatedly warned them of the issue.
Mission Viejo Approves Parade for America’s 250th Birthday
Mission Viejo residents are expected to see a parade on July 11 celebrating America’s birthday.
Westminster to Build Eight New Pickleball Courts at Tony Lam Park
City council members approved the conversion of two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts at Tony Lam Park.
Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents could soon see their trash prices go up to manage composting and dumping fees as Fountain Valley officials are slated to consider hikes tonight.
Stanton Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of 4th of July
Stanton residents who rack up more than 21 illegal fireworks violations this year could face up to $10,000 in fines.
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Voice of OC Joins LAist and OC Register on Grantmakers Journalism Panel
Local Publishers gathered to discuss the crisis facing local journalism and its impact on public policy.
Voice of OC Speaks at Laguna Beach LitFest
Voice of OC publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana, Jr., joined authors Rosanna Xia and Margaret Garcia at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival to speak on the importance of the “California Story” and encourage residents to share their own stories.
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