Orange County Gears Up For Juneteenth Celebrations
Cities across Orange County and local organizations are planning how to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. were freed.
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Placentia Officials Raise Concerns About ‘Blank Check’ to Construction Consultants
Council members are concerned that a $3 million contract could be a “blank check” to a couple of construction management companies they had issues with over projects in the past.
San Clemente Finalizes Switch to District Elections
During the switch to district elections, city officials grappled with just how to split the city up into voting districts without breaking up communities – an issue that cities throughout Orange County have grappled with.
Are Public Librarians Gearing Up to Leave Huntington Beach?
City leaders and librarians have been at odds for months over what books should be allowed at the public library and whether or not their role should be outsourced to a private company.
Fountain Valley Allows Digital Freeway Advertising; Will Drivers be Distracted?
A local RV dealer says the sign will drum up more business for his shop but some residents and officials worry it will cause a distraction for drivers.
Housing Horses at the OC Equestrian Center is Getting More Expensive
While the OC Fair Board was able to cut down the spiking rental rates for horse stalls slightly, many equestrians maintain that the price tag is still too high.
Santa Ana Families Celebrate Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros
The day was dedicated to promoting literacy and education among children.
A Fun Run for Santa Ana
The race turns downtown Santa Ana into a city running track for a couple of hours.
Orange County in Bloom
Although significant rainfall in Orange County has delayed the growth of wildflowers this season, other open space areas and community gardens are still seeing a bloom.
Two New Members Appointed to Orange Unified School Board After Recall
Trustees were appointed after a recall removed Madison Miner and Rick Ledesma from office.
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Voice of OC Welcomes New Interns
California State University, Fullerton, Seniors Gigi Gradillas and Hugo Rios join the newsroom as interns covering local cities
Publisher Santana Tapped as Judge For USC Selden Ring Investigative Award
Judge panel selects Propublica’s look into Supreme Court conflicts of Interest as the year’s most impactful investigative journalism.
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