Irvine’s stereotype of being a land of restaurant chains may be true, but our food columnist defies the unsavory typecast in favor of ghost kitchens and (office) complex dining options.
Tag: Voice of OC
CA Attorney General Greenlights Lawsuit That Could Unseat an OC Board of Education Member
With June primaries looming, a lawsuit will challenge whether Tim Shaw can stay on the board. Shaw says the suit is political maneuvering and people should wait for the election.
A New Map Of Orange County Can Help Residents Track, Protect Their Own Neighborhoods
The new detailed map showing COVID-19 disparities and other health gaps has public health experts and community organizations hoping it’s another step in addressing community inequities.
South Orange County Cities Debate How To Handle Nepotism on the Dais
While Laguna Niguel just implemented new restrictions on appointing family members to panels, Irvine is about to wrestle with the same issue.
Fullerton City Council Members Finalize New Election Map Despite Resident Pushback
Fullerton residents will have a new voting map for the next decade or so, but some community members say it’s one that ignores their concerns.
Placentia-Yorba Linda School Trustees Narrowly Ban Critical Race Theory
As the district moves forward with a new multicultural elective course, trustees banned the theory while students & parents worry the move will stifle history lessons and discussions on racism.
OC Voters Asked To Pick Their County Schools Superintendent For First Time In Over Two Decades
The race could see major shifts in the county department of education that manages one of the largest education budgets in the state.
Cannabis Sales Are Paying for New Public Library Services in Santa Ana
In a city where libraries usually get smaller slices of the annual budget, marijuana sales have financed what officials hope to be a first step in upgrading the Santa Ana library.
Critical Race Theory is on the Chopping Block at Placentia-Yorba Linda School District
The proposed ban comes as school districts across the country wrestle with how history should be taught and what aspects of it have been traditionally left out of classrooms.
Judge Orders OC Supervisor Candidate to Nix Democratic Party Endorsement from Ballot Statement
Battles have been playing out in OC over what candidates can say about each other and themselves on the form, with the latest blocking Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento from listing the party endorsement.



