Meet Santa Ana’s New Mayor
First-time candidate and attorney Dan Shimell is set to become Santa Ana’s mayor, as a slate of new progressive leaders are on track to win city council seats.
Republicans Could Lose Heart of Orange County’s State Legislature Seats
A handful of Orange County’s incumbent Republicans at the statehouse are losing to Democrat challengers as of Tuesday night.
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Costa Mesa Leaders Approve City’s First Climate Action Plan
The plan seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
Coastal Commission Approves San Clemente Sand Replenishment Project
The OC Transportation Authority’s plan to add 690,000 cubic yards of sand to the coast will move ahead after the Coastal Commission signed off on permits last week.
Orange Residents Near Canal Street to Face Less Hurdles to Get Permit Parking
Residents in areas near Canal Street in Orange will have a streamlined process to petition for parking permits after “no parking” zones were implemented nearby earlier this month.
San Juan Capistrano Residents Raise Concerns Over Housing Development, BMW Dealership
The Distrito La Novia project will replace a previously-approved commercial and residential development with a BMW dealership and 95 for-sale single-family homes.
Orange Residents Speak Out Against 24/7 Trucking Facility Proposal
Residents in Orange are calling for transparency surrounding a possible 24/7 trucking facility proposed in the city.
Lead Flips in Tight State Assembly Race to Represent the Heart of OC
Progressive backed Santa Ana City Councilwoman Jessie Lopez took the lead in the 68th State Assembly district for the first time since election night, after Saturday evening’s result update.
A Host of City Council Races Across OC Are Neck And Neck
There are at least eight close mayoral and city council races across Orange County after Friday evening’s election update.
Can a Progressive Narrow The Gap to Represent Santa Ana at the State Assembly?
Police union backed Councilman David Penaloza maintained a decreasing lead in 68th State Assembly district race after Friday evening’s result update.
Orange County Republicans Face Tight Races on Coast
Races for city council, assembly and senate remained too close to call on Friday evening.
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Perspectives from Orange County residents, leaders and community groups.
Crane: Metrolink Trains Will Be Cut, the Surfliner Won’t Help You
Metrolink cuts facing Orange County will negatively impact commuters across the SoCal area, reducing options for transportation needs. The Pacific…
Kriz: Another 30 People “Without Fixed Abode” Died in OC in September
Another 30 people “without fixed abode” died on our streets in September, and while the main news was not main…
Resnick: School Bonds, Public Money, Private Insurance and the Three OC School Administrators in the Middle
As Orange County school districts prepare to spend more than $2 billion in recent voter-approved construction bonds, questions emerge over…
Guess: Orange County Needs Common Sense E-Bike Safety Reform
E-bikes are now part of daily life in Orange County, but our safety rules have not kept up. My petition…
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Our eroding coast
High tides, emergency declarations and a super El Niño on the way.
How Orange County’s beach cities are bracing.
