Is it time in California to end an inhumane detention system and acknowledge that prisons aren’t the answer on immigration. Cortes counters Sheriff Sandra Hutchens arguing that a new approach to immigration (SB1289) before Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk is constitutional.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Garrow and Rojas: Biking While Homeless Ends in Fatal Police Shooting
Being homeless and riding a bike through the Santa Ana Civic Center ended up killing Richard Gene Swihart.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Transportation
Eidt: Newport’s Banning Ranch Development Denied, Violates Coastal Act
The path forward requires a good faith effort working with the community, Native Nations, and environmentalists along with employing regenerative natural designs.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Earl: Orange County Water District Should Livestream Its Meetings
Orange County Water District claims it is committed to transparency and strives to be clear about its motivations, policy decisions and investments. So why not live-stream public meetings?
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Goffin: OC Black Chamber Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Style
The Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 150th anniversary of the US Buffalo Soldiers and honors local community leaders like Orange County Business Council President and CEO Lucy Dunn.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Resnick: Rancho Santiago Community College Trustees Fail to Listen
Dr. Barry Resnick, long time professor at Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD), argues that the RSCCD board has been tone deaf to faculty and the community. He points to an agreement to assist in the operation of colleges in Saudi Arabia as problematic.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Transportation
Miller: Kill SB 986 Before it Kills Us
Prominent transportation advocate, Brenda Miller, explains why the “Remain stopped” in existing law is important and should not be changed.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Teasley: Dana Point has reached a Tipping Point
The people have spoken loud and clear in Dana Point. Citizens demand better governance but many wonder if the city council members are listening.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Robbins: Let’s Talk Hotel Subsidies in Anaheim
Are subsidies in Anaheim necessary to attract hotel developers or are residents getting the short end of the stick with unneeded hotel financial assistance?
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Sears: What Didn’t Happen is a Story Worth Telling
Voice of OC Involvement Editor Theresa Sears reflects on two decades of activism in Orange County and the open space preservation that has been the result.
