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Recognizing OC’s Workers this Labor Day
Meet some of the workers who make up the backbone of OC’s workforce and union members who are currently organizing for better pay.
San Clemente Rail Line Closed After Rainfall, High Surf Hit Orange County Coast
Rain from nearby hurricane Marie is battering the Southern California coast, shutting down a portion of the train line between Orange County and San Diego County.
OC Animal Care Still Filled With Cats As Orange County Starts Cooling Down
As of Sept. 3, there are 91 dogs and 160 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Rancho Santiago Chancellor Suspended Amid Investigation
It’s unclear why Chancellor Marvin Martinez is being put on leave, but it comes after board members repeatedly discussed firing him earlier this year.
OC’s Biggest Civic News as Arte Moreno Moves to Sell Angels to Rams Owner
Angels owner Arte Moreno is moving to sell the team to the Rams owner, thousands of people were stuck in the Great Park traffic jam after an Olivia Rodrigo music festival – these are just some of this week’s biggest stories.
Dana Point Moves to Prevent Invasive Palm Beetle Infestation
An invasive weevil has made its way to Dana Point after taking over parts of Southern California, with an estimated 20,000 palm trees killed throughout the region.
Museum vs Bullet Train: Anaheim Swaps Land With OC Vibe Eyed by High Speed Rail Officials
Anaheim officials are swapping land with developers who promise to build a museum on the lot by 2032. State high speed rail officials say the swap will interfere with their plans for a bullet train that won’t be done till 2040.
Who Should Take the Lead on Saving OC’s Disappearing Beaches?
With a potential funding source to widen the city’s beaches on the horizon, San Clemente leaders focus their attention on the dwindling coastline while county transportation officials prioritize protecting the nearby train tracks.
Martinez: Brea’s License Plate Surveillance Program Demands Public Accountability
Brea’s automated license plate reader program raises an important question: How much surveillance should the government be allowed to conduct on people who are not suspected of a crime?
With data retained for at least a year and limited public oversight, Brea residents deserve answers—and meaningful safeguards to protect both public safety and constitutional liberty.







