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Annette Bening, Ed Asner, and Gary Cole Join ‘If The Sky Were Paper’ at the Musco Center

Arts Press Releases: Theater

By Arts & Culture Staff | October 10, 2018

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Glaser: Poetry For the Occasion of McMaster’s Visit to Chapman

opinion

By Brian Glaser | September 27, 2018

Brian Glaser, professor of English at Chapman University argues that perpetual war represents a failure of imagination. H. R. McMaster, the former national security advisor for the Trump administration, will provide his perspective on September 28th at Chapman.

Placido Domingo Brings LA Opera to O.C. Again, Reminding Us of What We’re Missing

Arts & Culture

By Paul Hodgins | September 26, 2018

Concert performances like the LA Opera’s “Don Carlo” are a special treat for Orange County opera lovers. With no opera company in the county since 2008, the economics of the art form and recent trends make its revival here unlikely.

Leader of Successful Utah Homelessness Effort Outlines Steps OC Could Take

Housing & Homelessness

By Nick Gerda | April 9, 2018

Lloyd Pendleton’s speech to local officials, business leaders and advocates came as Orange County grapples with a growing homeless population and a severe shortage of shelter and affordable housing.

Orange County Declares Housing Shortage a Threat to Residents and Businesses

affordable housing

By Nick Gerda | March 22, 2018

The lack of affordable housing threatens the quality of life and upward mobility of residents, and puts the county’s economic future at risk, according to a declaration by county supervisors.

Housing Shortage is Threatening Orange County’s Middle Class, Researchers Warn

Countywide

By Nick Gerda | February 27, 2017

There’s a serious risk of the county eventually becoming an economy of low-wage “servants” and wealthy homeowners, unless there’s a stronger focus on expanding the housing supply, according to Chapman University researchers who are advising county officials.

Homelessness, Housing, and Airport Concerns Dominate County Supervisors Meeting

By Nick Gerda | February 21, 2017

Members of the public raised concerns about a shortage of housing options for homeless people, a troubling county economic future, and alleged improprieties by supervisors in choosing a major airport contractor.

Inside OC: Chapman University Incoming President Daniele Struppa Talks Expansion

By Rick Reiff | August 8, 2016

Inside OC host Rick Reiff talks with incoming Chapman University President Daniele Struppa about the university’s future and relations with the City of Orange.

Transportation Authority Beset by Years of Faulty Sales Tax Forecasts

Countywide

By Adam Elmahrek | March 29, 2016

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors Monday morning chose a new forecaster after several years of assumptions by a trio of universities proved inaccurate.

Policy Wonks Brainstorm on Boosting Public Engagement in Civic Life

Countywide

By Nick Gerda | February 26, 2016

Participants in an all-day conference at Chapman University talk about solutions ranging from high school civics classes to lottery jackpots for voters.