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Orange County news. Our nonprofit and nonpartisan news agency focuses on quality of life, arts and culture.
Orange County, CA
Joined November 2009
Is Orange County Prepared to Get Old?
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County officials are debating what kinds of public services can help address the health and lifestyle challenges facing older adults.
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Irvine Looks to Support Lawsuit Challenging ICE Sweeps; OC Supervisors Take No Action
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Irvine is looking at supporting a lawsuit challenging deportation sweeps, while OC Supervisors opted not to get involved in the case.
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Anaheim High School District Picks New Superintendent Amid Transparency Concerns
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School board trustees appointed a new superintendent weeks after opening up applications internally for candidates.
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Westminster Councilwoman Accused of Attempted Bribery to Get Ethics Training
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As part of the judicial diversion program, Councilwoman Amy Phan West will have to complete an in-person ethics training course, 20 hours of community service and make a donation to a fund that helps...
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Another Orange County City Looks to Crack Down on Smoke Shops
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La Habra officials will temporarily ban new smoke shops while exploring regulations on current tobacco retailers.
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Westminster Councilwoman Accused of Bribery Heads to Court; Legal Troubles Flare Up
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Amy Phan West is facing a misdemeanor bribery charge while her colleagues on the dais have asked a judge to stop her from disrupting meetings.
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OC Fair officials reactions to questions about increased parking prices and perks for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pals should prompt deeper inquiries into how good of a deal residents are getting out of the publicly owned fairgrounds, writes @NorbertoSantana.
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Officials’ reaction to questions about parking rates at the OC fair should prompt deeper questioning about how good of a deal the public gets.
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After questions from the Voice of OC about potential First Amendment violations, OC Fair and Event Center officials restored comments on social media critical of their parking price hike.
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OC Fair and Event Center officials turned off comments on an official posting on their Instagram page after many users criticized the fair’s parking prices. After questions from Voice of OC, comments...
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The price tag of the Orange County Fair keeps going up for just about everyone as elected officials and politicians continue to benefit from free access to the venue and tickets to exclusive dinners.
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While the public faces increased prices to park and enter the OC Fair, leaders hand out thousands of free tickets and host exclusive dinners for local officials and their guests.
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An analysis by Chapman University students reveals how Northern Orange County cities have fallen behind in increasing access to parks and open spaces compared to their southern counterparts.
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A Chapman University student analysis reveals how decades of urban development left the county’s northern cities with fewer parks and greater health risks.
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Costa Mesa officials pledged to donate $100K in taxpayer dollars to help immigrant families impacted by deportation sweeps. Will they join a federal lawsuit challenging the ICE raids in Southern California?.
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Officials are donating $100K towards helping immigrants impacted by ICE raids while contemplating challenging the immigration sweeps in court.
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OC’s largest cities are taking a stand against widespread deportation sweeps by either challenging them in federal court, reporting out enforcement activity to residents or offering financial aid to the families impacted.
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Irvine may be the third Orange County city looking to join a federal lawsuit challenging ICE raids in parts of Southern California.
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This North OC Library Could Be Closed For Up to 2 Years
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A library branch in North Orange County could be closed to undergo renovations for up to two years according to timelines provided by county officials.
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Two Dogs Dead in Transport from OC Animal Care to Idaho
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Two French bulldogs likely died from Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, a respiratory condition common in dogs with flat faces, exacerbated by stress.
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Free Things to Do: Children’s Events and Dog-Friendly Hikes
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A hike in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and other family-friendly events are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
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Costa Mesa Donates $100K for Immigration Aid; Explores Joining Lawsuit Against ICE Sweeps
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Officials are donating $100K towards helping immigrants impacted by ICE raids while contemplating challenging the immigration sweeps in court.
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Santana: High Parking Rates at OC Fair Fuel Controversy For Gov. Newsom’s Fair Board
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Officials’ reaction to questions about parking rates at the OC fair should prompt deeper questioning about how good of a deal the public gets.
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OC Fair Restores Critical Social Media Comments on Prices After Questions About First Amendment Violations
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OC Fair and Event Center officials turned off comments on an official posting on their Instagram page after many users criticized the fair’s parking prices. After questions from Voice of OC, comments...
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Who Gets a Free Ticket to the Orange County Fair?
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While the public faces increased prices to park and enter the OC Fair, leaders hand out thousands of free tickets and host exclusive dinners for local officials and their guests.
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