Democratic Party-endorsed Michele Bell had a sizable lead in initial results. Judges are tasked with administering justice on everything from personal injury lawsuits to murder cases.
Tag: Orange County Superior Court
The Orange County Superior Court is where much of our accountability reporting ends up, in filings and rulings rather than press releases. Cases against cities, open-meeting law, public records fights and the decisions that bind local government.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Voters Are Picking a New Judge – Between Peggy Huang and Michele Bell. How Do They Answer Key Questions?
We asked the candidates key questions about their biggest mistakes, challenges facing local courtrooms and transparency.
Posted inOrange
Should the Public and Victims’ Families Get to Watch Orange Mass Shooter’s Conservatorship Proceedings?
They’re secret by default. But the county will now be asking a judge to open them up to being observed by the public and the victims’ families.
Posted inCountywide
What Questions Do You Have for the People Who Want to Run Your Government?
It can be tough to quickly compare November election candidates. Voice of OC is putting real questions to candidates – and inviting readers to submit ideas.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
How Do OC Judge Candidates Answer About Their Past Mistakes, Current Justice Challenges?
To help voters compare candidates in the June primary election, Voice of OC put questions to the candidates vying for some of Orange County’s most powerful positions: OC Superior Court judges.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: Tough Questions We Should Be Asking Our Leaders For The June 7 Primary Election
Voice of OC is asking readers to help pose real, quality-of-life questions to local politicians asking them how they’ll tackle the toughest policy challenges closest to home.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
What Do You Want to Ask the Politicians Who Want to Run OC?
Voice of OC is inviting readers to turn the tables on politicians’ hit-mail, and pose the questions to them instead.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Tim Shaw to Stay on Orange County Board of Education After Lawsuit Sputters Out
A tentative ruling was issued by a Superior Court Judge denying an attempt to stop Shaw from serving on the board until an election is held.
Posted inEducation
Tim Shaw Keeps OC Board of Education Seat For Now, Lawsuit Continues in March
OC Superior Court Judge Martha Gooding scheduled another hearing for next month, but said the case was by no means a “slam dunk,” for either side.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC’s Covid Surge Impacting Staffing at Hospitals; Outbreaks Hit Public Agencies
Hospitals say they’re facing staffing shortages worse than last winter’s surge, while one in five people getting tested in Orange County are now testing positive for COVID.
