As ballots continue to be counted, two Santa Ana City Council members are poised to face off in November for a seat on the State Assembly in a tight race.
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Lowry and Stohler-Plaza: Hunger Can’t Wait, Tens of Thousands of O.C. Residents are at Risk of Food Insecurity if We Don’t Act Now
Orange County families are experiencing a generational change to nutrition programs. Approximately 359,000 OC residents are at risk of hunger. The local charitable food system is not resourced to backfill lost federal benefits. If we care about the most vulnerable people in our community, this moment is a Call to Action.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Scott: Why Diaper Bank Funding is Crucial for Orange County Families
Diapers are a basic necessity, yet nearly half of families with young children struggle to afford them. Sustaining California’s diaper bank network funding helps Orange County families stay healthy, employed, and financially stable during a time of rising costs and growing economic uncertainty.
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Westminster To Review Proposals For Rose Center Theater Renovation
The venue’s current tenants, Friends of the Rose Theater, received a lease extension until the end of the year while renovation proposals are reviewed and negotiated.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Cities Look to Beef Up Surveillance Amid Privacy Concerns
Elected officials across OC are looking to increase and continue police and traffic cameras to deter crime despite residents’ privacy concerns and fear of a growing surveillance state.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim to Consider Mandating Staffing at Self-Checkout Stands
Officials in another Orange County city may require supermarkets and drug stores to have one employee staff their self-checkout aisle.
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Garden Grove Leaders Demand Answers From Aerospace Company After Chemical Tank Emergency
A representative from GKN Aerospace is expected to attend the city council meeting on June 9 to face the public and answer questions.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Leaders Claim Homelessness Drops as More Get Imprisoned
While county leaders claim homelessness dropped by 13%, homeless people in jails increased by over 40% since 2022.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Fortun and Tebbe: Garden Grove’s GKN Chemical Disaster, A Teachable Moment?
What unfolded in Garden Grove reveals an urgent need for better chemical disaster regulation and education.
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Orange County Shelter Dogs Go On Adventures in Pilot Program
A new pilot program allows volunteers to take homeless shelter dogs on outings, giving the dogs an opportunity for enrichment outside of the shelter and increasing their chances of adoption.
