Brand new does not always mean “the best.” Our food columnist shares her latest discoveries which highlight a mix of established and under the radar new eateries which reflect her current cravings.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inCulture
Find Local Church Services and Holiday Activities to Celebrate Christmas in Orange County
Christmas services are underway at churches across Orange County. Find one in your area, or opt for another immersive holiday activity nearby.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Silverado Canyon Residents Still Under Evacuation Order Ahead of Christmas
The first major winter storm of the season triggered mandatory evacuations along the Bond Fire burn areas, which were later lifted for Williams and Modjeska Canyons but maintained in Silverado.
Posted inGovernment
Do OC Residents Deserve More Transparency On COVID-19 Bailout Spending?
Some cities have detailed their spending plans, while others can’t quite say where the federal money has gone. Meanwhile, the county hasn’t detailed how its departments spent the money.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Oil Spotted Off OC Coast Again, Source Unknown
In the last three weeks, county and state officials have spotted three different oil sheens off the coast and have yet to publicly name a source for any of them.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
State and Local Health Experts Move to Vaccinate Kids Ahead of Expected Winter Surge
Some OC school district officials are railing against an expected state mandate requiring kids to be vaccinated in order to be in classrooms.
Posted inEducation
Tim Shaw Reappointed to OC Board of Education Two Months After Resignation
Shaw left the board due to threats of a conflict of interest lawsuit, but now plans to abandon his seat on the La Habra City Council instead of the board.
Posted inCulture
Not Just a Shoe Brand, Orange County-based Vans Continues to Encourage Creativity and Self-Expression
Founded in Anaheim in 1966, the now globally recognized shoe brand, Vans, continues with its goal of stimulating self-expression and individuality through action sports, music, fashion and art.
Posted inGovernment
Why Do Orange County’s Firefighters and Deputies Have Some of the Lowest COVID Vaccination Rates?
Six months into being eligible, just 16% of Sheriff’s Department staff reported being vaccinated. At vaccination clinics held by the Orange County Fire Authority, only 53% of the agency’s frontline workers chose to get vaccinated.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC’s Latino Community Remains Behind on COVID-19 Vaccines One Year Later
One local public health expert gives county officials a failing grade in efforts to close the vaccine gap for Latinos and other hard hit, often immigrant communities.
