Amidst a nationwide reckoning on how history is taught, district trustees are looking to ban Critical Race Theory as they face pushback from some parents, students and various groups.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inOutdoors
Great Park Demolition Set To Move Forward, Paving Way For New Development
The new projects represent the first major steps forward on the park’s offerings in years, opening up hundreds of new acres for development.
Posted inAnaheim
OC Judge Says Angel Stadium Sale Was ‘Fully Vetted With the Public,’ Ending Lawsuit
Monday’s ruling marks an end to a two-year legal battle, in which a group of Anaheim activists alleged city officials secretly – and illegally – decided to switch from a lease to a stadium sale.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
When Does a Government Website Become a Political Campaign Promotion?
“It sounds like he’s using his official site to campaign,” said Tracy Westen, a government ethics expert. Spitzer’s spokeswoman says the new site provides more useful information for the public.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State Legislators, OC City and School District Officials Call For Ending State of Emergency
While nearly every state-imposed pandemic restriction has ended in Orange County, many are still calling for a total repeal of the governor’s state of emergency.
Posted inGovernment
Irvine City Council Looks to Gut Transparency Rules, Shorten Public Comment Amid Pushback
The council tried to push through a similar measure in October, but backed off after protests from residents.
Posted inPaul Hodgins
Hodgins: O.C. Arts Groups Emerge From Pandemic With New Ideas and Strengthened Resolve
The challenges of the last two years forced some arts organizations to the edge, but faithful patrons and generous help pulled them through.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Will Orange County’s Grocery Workers Strike? Union Claims Unfair Labor Practices
Grocery store workers are calling for increased pay and better safety conditions at stores after risking illness on the frontlines of the pandemic as essential workers.
Posted inInside the Newsroom
Voice of OC Joins OC Press Club Sunshine Week Local Government Transparency Panel
Voice of OC County Reporter Nick Gerda joins OC Press Club President Daniel Langhorne, So Cal News Group Investigative Reporter Teri Sforza and David Burke, founder of Citizens Take Action […]
Posted inEquality & Equity
Unheard: Orange County Shuts Out Deaf Residents From Public Meeting Broadcasts
A Voice of OC investigation reveals that most OC city governments fail to provide live closed captioning of council meeting broadcasts – which not only disenfranchises the hard of hearing but leaves cities vulnerable to lawsuits.
