As ICE raids continue and residents disappear from local neighborhoods across OC, there’s little documentation about where they go, something that’s triggering bipartisan transparency concerns.
Tag: Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: A Flag Free-For-All
Amidst protests and parades, this year’s Flag Day puts a unique focus on the nation’s preeminent symbol, one that signifies the changing nature of the nation as well as freedom’s deep roots in the American experiment.
Santana: Costing Out Voter ID Gets Political in OC
A public critique about the costs of implementing national Voter ID at the local level has triggered rare political drama for OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page.
Voice of OC Finalists in OC and LA Press Club Awards
Voice of OC staff named finalists for OC Press Club; at LA Press Club nominated for 16 awards in 13 categories
Voice of OC Recognized For General Excellence and Public Service By California News Publishers Association
Voice of OC wins more than 30 awards including coverage of Breaking News, Local Government and Columnist.
Santana: Looking Ahead to a Orange County’s Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day
An 80-acre wilderness tract off the 91 freeway and 241 toll road is beginning to take shape while grading, electrical and water hookups soon get underway.
Santana: The Art of Standing Up While Laying Low on Immigration Crackdown
Amidst advice from Congressman Lou Correa to lay low in unprecedented times, Santa Ana elected officials are slated to consider publicly disclosing ICE activity in town as the Trump Administration eyes sanctuary cities.
Santana: Confronting Orange County’s Public Spending Problem
County of Orange officials overspent this past fiscal year by nearly $30 million, mostly from the Sheriff and District Attorney – a fact few officials like to publicly talk about.
Santana: Who Wants to Run Orange County?
In the wake of a scathing bribery scandal, questions mount whether Orange County Supervisors are on track in finding the right CEO to run America’s sixth largest county.
Voice of OC Supports High School Journalism
Hundreds of students gathered this past weekend at El Camino College to learn the ropes and recognize the best.

