Los Alamitos Partially Bans Kratom After Concerns Over Access
Los Alamitos is partially banning kratom after officials, including one council member who uses it, discussed a distribution prohibition on products containing the opioid-like substance.
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Mission Viejo Looks to Study Safe School Routes to Boost Pedestrian Safety
Mission Viejo leaders approved a contract to study safety improvements for K-12 students and staff.
Fullerton Plays Hot Potato With Budget Crisis
While city leaders admit they knew about the problem for years, different leaders blamed one another for the city’s current economic straits as the deputy city manager said staff repeatedly warned them of the issue.
Mission Viejo Approves Parade for America’s 250th Birthday
Mission Viejo residents are expected to see a parade on July 11 celebrating America’s birthday.
Westminster to Build Eight New Pickleball Courts at Tony Lam Park
City council members approved the conversion of two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts at Tony Lam Park.
Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents could soon see their trash prices go up to manage composting and dumping fees as Fountain Valley officials are slated to consider hikes tonight.
Stanton Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of 4th of July
Stanton residents who rack up more than 21 illegal fireworks violations this year could face up to $10,000 in fines.
Fullerton to Host More Events at City Hall Lawn to Avoid Costly Artificial Turf
City council members are looking to improve the aesthetics outside city hall and avoid state requirements to replace natural grass with artificial turf.
Anaheim Leads the Way on ICE Raids Response
Some local immigration advocates say Anaheim’s daily public updates on deportation raids are critical for residents while leading to a unique understanding of the situation by city officials.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Becomes County’s Costliest Politician
OC District Attorney and his top executives have seen nearly $18 million in lawsuits for a host of allegations, county supervisors grapple with unchecked discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s headlines.
More Shelter Pets at OC Animal Care Are Available For Adoption
As of April 2, there are 99 dogs and 10 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Santana: Orange County Supervisors Confront Themselves
As auditors examine how former Supervisor Andrew Do worked over bureaucrats inside the County of Orange for corrupt ends, a few county supervisors talk openly about the flaws in policing themselves.
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Voice of OC Speaks at Laguna Beach LitFest
Voice of OC publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana, Jr., joined authors Rosanna Xia and Margaret Garcia at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival to speak on the importance of the “California Story” and encourage residents to share their own stories.
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