In a surprising spike, 37 people died “without fixed abode” in OC in May, the highest monthly total in a year. Whether this proves to be a one-off occurrence or the beginning of a new trend will become clearer in the months that follow.
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Posted inGovernment
OC Leaders Praise Labor for 4th of July, Skip Raises For Workers But Not Themselves
Orange County workers are facing questions over their future as their elected leaders head off for summer vacation while labor negotiations are deadlocked.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Where to See Fireworks in Orange County on the Fourth of July
Cities across Orange County are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with fireworks shows, parades, live music and more on July 3 and 4.
Posted inPress Releases
OCTA’s Senior Mobility Program Keeps Orange County’s Seniors Moving
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR MORE INFORMATION:Eric Carpenter (714) […]
Posted inBuena Park
Another OC City Eyes New Regulations on E-Bikes
Buena Park officials are considering allowing e-bike on sidewalks and implementing new speed limits while city staff study neighboring cities’ regulations before making changes to code.
Posted inTop Stories
OC District Attorney Lambasts Supervisors For Silencing Public Debate On Budget
District Attorney Todd Spitzer says outgoing County CEO Michelle Aguirre told him county supervisors don’t want public discussions about the $10 Billion county budget, much less community needs that went unmet.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Home-Based Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
A home-based rehabilitation center for injured, sick and abandoned wildlife provides care for squirrels, raccoons, skunks and opossums to help release them into the wild.
Posted inOrange
Historical Roller Rink in Orange Slated to Shut Down
A 50 year old roller rink in Orange is shutting its doors in August to potentially make way for housing.
Posted inTop Stories
OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Cities Grapple With Budget Deficits
Orange County’s three largest cities are grappling with budget deficits while county Supervisors were criticized by the OC Grand Jury for unchecked spending – these are some of this week’s top civic news stories.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Judge Orders Huntington Beach to Switch to a New Election System
The shift could make Huntington Beach the first city to use ranked choice voting in Orange County.
