Santa Ana officials are taking the first steps to ban police officers from moonlighting as federal immigration enforcement officers under a new proposed ordinance as state legislators consider a similar state bill.
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Posted inHuntington Beach
State Regulators Fine Huntington Beach Elected Officials Over Airshow Tickets
The free tickets came just months before some of Huntington Beach’s current and former elected leaders gave the airshow’s operators a controversial deal to stay in town amid questions about a quid pro quo.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How Did Orange County’s Homeless Population Shrink?
A headcount found a drop in Orange County’s homeless population, with roughly 1,000 less people sleeping on the streets than two years ago – yet county officials can’t say exactly how that happened.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Santana: How Will Orange County’s Purple Voters Impact the June Primary?
New polls from UC Irvine show that Orange County remains split between Republican, Democrat and nonpartisan voters heading into the June primary.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Most Competitive Races For The June Primary Election
Voters are set to pick a new majority on the county board of supervisors, county treasurer and several key state assembly and congressional members in next month’s election.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach to Pay $50,000 a Month Until They Get an Approved Housing Plan
The penalties come after a yearslong court battle between state and city leaders over whether charter cities have to follow state housing laws that mandate cities plan for a certain number of new housing units.
Posted inOutdoors
Orange County Pauses Herbicide Spraying in Creek Beds After Backlash
The stoppage comes after activists repeatedly questioned the county’s use of weedkiller chemicals and if they were impacting the health of the environment – yet it’s unclear how long the pause will last.
Posted inSanta Ana
Budget Cuts Loom for an After School Program and Park Repairs in Santa Ana
Officials are expected to make a host of cuts to programs and services – like park maintenance and security – in an effort to bring down a projected $13 million deficit.
Posted inOrange
Orange Inches Closer to Tax Increase Ballot Measures
Orange officials are eying a sales tax increase and other revenue generating measures as the deadline to place items on the November ballot approaches
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Shines in SoCal Journalism Awards
Finalists are in 11 categories including columnist, photography and hard news
