OC elected officials and hundreds of Vietnamese American residents want the city of Riverside to sever its new relationship with Can Tho, Vietnam, citing the communist nation’s record of human rights abuses and the jailing of writers and dissidents.
Tag: Veterans
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Outside Attorney Brought Into OC Parks Investigation
The attorney is examining the role of COO Mark Denny in the awarding of questionable contracts by the county parks department. An internal probe into top supervisor aide Brian Probolsky also continues.
Posted inCosta Mesa
High Drama Amid Razor-Thin Election Results in Costa Mesa
The city’s balance of power is about to be decided by what could be its closest City Council election ever. Garden Grove is also witnessing an incredibly close race.
Posted inTop Stories
OC Veterans Day Celebration Salutes Medal of Honor Recipient
Korean War veteran Tibor Rubin survived Nazi contration camp, fought with extraordinary bravery in Korea and was held prisoner by Chinese. Public celebration honors all vets, including Rubin.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Correa Running for County Supervisor
With Supervisor Janet Nguyen’s victory on Tuesday night, termed-out state Sen. Lou Correa joins Garden Grove Councilman Chris Phan in vying for her seat during a special election on Feb. 3.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
State Parties Pour Millions Into 65th Assembly Race
Both sides are spending heavily in a local election that could determine whether Democrats keep a supermajority in the state Assembly.
Posted inIrvine
OC Vets Celebrate Cemetery Victory
For many veterans, the event was about stepping out of the shadows and pressing politicians to secure a final resting place where their families can mourn without having to travel to Riverside, San Diego or Los Angeles counties.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Suicides by Veterans Expose Holes in Mental Health System
Faced with an inadequate VA system, a patchwork of nonprofits is trying to stem the tide of suicides among veterans and their families.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Give Directs Attention to Veterans Housing
A committee would study affordable housing for former members of the military.
Posted inEconomy, Irvine, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Body cameras could be worn by Anaheim police, and nepotism gets attention in Garden Grove.
