Are Progressives About to Flip Santa Ana’s Ruling Council Majority?
Progressives are on track to flip Santa Ana’s current ruling city council majority – made up of mainly police union-backed politicians – after Wednesday evening’s election result update.
Which Way Are the Political Tides Going for Orange County’s Coast?
From the statehouse to Huntington Beach City Hall, Republicans are in a series of tight races to maintain their seats in an area that’s become a bastion of California conservatives.
2026 Election
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.
Irvine Bans Synthetic Kratom
After sidestepping a ban last year, Irvine leaders approved new local restrictions on synthetic kratom products.
Tustin’s Mayoral Election is One of the Closest Races in Orange County
After election night, results showed Incumbent Austin Lumbard in a slight lead in the Tustin mayoral race – one of the closest contests in OC this election.
OC Voters Face Long Wait Times at Polls, Officials Say Those in Line by 8 p.m. Can Vote
Some locations across the county, particularly in Santa Ana, Tustin and Irvine are seeing concentrations of long lines.
Election Night 2026 Results: Two Republicans Face Off in the 40th District
Here are the initial results for the November 2026 election in the 40th Congressional district race between two Republicans.
Election Night 2026 Results: Who’s Set to Take Over OC’s Coastal Senate Seat?
Republican Senator Tony Strickland is running for reelection against challenger Democrat Chris Duncan.
Election Night 2026 Results: Santa Ana City Council
Here are the initial results for the November 2026 election in the Santa Ana City Council races.
Election Night 2026 Results: Who’s Set to Take Orange County’s Coastal Assembly Seat?
Republican Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Gracey Van Der Mark and Democrat Chris Kluwe are running for office.
Election Night 2026 Results: Who Will be Anaheim’s Next Mayor?
Here are the initial results for the November 2026 election in the Anaheim Mayoral race.
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Santana: So Who Really Saved South OC’s Creeks?
The reality is local activists, not politicians, changed the county approach.
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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…
Stockstill: Winter is Coming to Irvine’s Finances
The Irvine City Council continues to grapple with a looming budget deficit. At recent meetings making decisions on even small…
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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.
