Canyons http://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/central-county/canyons/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:39:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Canyons http://voiceofoc.org/category/regions/central-county/canyons/ 32 32 128151149 Some South OC Residents’ Water Rates Double https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/some-south-oc-residents-water-rates-double/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186940 Trabuco Canyon Water District's office.

The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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The Trabuco Canyon Water District says the spike was needed to help keep up maintenance on their equipment, while residents questioned why officials couldn’t reign in expenses.

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]]> 3186940 The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/the-deepest-and-darkest-pockets-at-your-local-city-hall/ Thu, 04 May 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171555

Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.

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]]> 3171555 When Wildfires, Mudslides Hit Orange County’s Canyons, Residents Turn To This Woman https://voiceofoc.org/2023/04/when-wildfires-mudslides-hit-orange-countys-canyons-residents-turn-to-this-woman/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170589

While county emergency responders have had issues with disaster communication for years, canyon residents like Joanne Hubble have taken it upon themselves to help people get out when it matters.

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While county emergency responders have had issues with disaster communication for years, canyon residents like Joanne Hubble have taken it upon themselves to help people get out when it matters.

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]]> 3170589 OC Commuters Can Now See Huge U.S. Flag Off 91 Freeway Over Future Veterans Cemetery https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/oc-commuters-can-now-see-huge-u-s-flag-off-91-freeway-over-future-veterans-cemetery/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166155

After years of debate among local politicians, veterans appear closer than ever to opening Orange County’s first state veterans cemetery.

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After years of debate among local politicians, veterans appear closer than ever to opening Orange County’s first state veterans cemetery.

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]]> 3166155 OC Canyon Residents Get OK to Return Home Just Ahead of New Year Holiday https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/oc-canyon-residents-get-ok-to-return-home-just-ahead-of-new-year-holiday/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 01:24:20 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3147175

It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire with concerns of mudslides (seen in the first storm) and falling debris (seen in the second storm).

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It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire with concerns of mudslides (seen in the first storm) and falling debris (seen in the second storm).

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]]> 3147175 OC Canyon Residents Forced to Evacuate Homes Just Ahead of New Year Holiday https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/oc-canyon-residents-forced-to-evacuate-homes-just-ahead-of-new-year-holiday/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 02:20:58 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3147128

It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents have faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire. Officials worry the rain in the burn area will cause debris and mud slides.

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It’s the third evacuation order canyon residents have faced this month in areas burned out by last year’s Bond Fire. Officials worry the rain in the burn area will cause debris and mud slides.

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]]> 3147128 Veterans, County Leaders Rally Around Veterans Cemetery in Gypsum Canyon, Legislative Battle Looms https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/veterans-county-leaders-rally-around-veterans-cemetery-in-gypsum-canyon-legislative-battle-looms/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:38:53 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3130987

New plans for a veterans cemetery in Gypsum Canyon open up a host of questions for county, state and federal officials.

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New plans for a veterans cemetery in Gypsum Canyon open up a host of questions for county, state and federal officials.

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]]> 3130987 Rain Nearing OC Triggers Voluntary Evacuations for Canyon Residents Amid Flash Flooding Risk https://voiceofoc.org/2021/01/rain-nearing-oc-triggers-voluntary-evacuations-for-canyon-residents-amid-flash-flooding-risk/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:32:45 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3013278

Orange County officials are urging residents to evacuate from canyon communities ahead of heavy rain and possible flooding from Thursday night through Friday evening.

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Orange County officials are urging residents to evacuate from canyon communities ahead of heavy rain and possible flooding from Thursday night through Friday evening.

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]]> 3013278 What Will Orange County’s Future Elected Leaders Look Like? https://voiceofoc.org/2020/12/what-will-orange-countys-future-elected-leaders-look-like/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:16:07 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2849660

The redrawing of representation maps will affect local communities’ political power for 10 years.

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The redrawing of representation maps will affect local communities’ political power for 10 years.

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]]> 3118448 Orange County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Spike in Car Impound Fees https://voiceofoc.org/2020/11/orange-county-sheriffs-department-seeks-spike-in-car-impound-fees/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:38:41 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2783648

Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.

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Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.

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]]> 2783648 Orange County Residents Go Back Home After Days of Wildfires and Uncertainty https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/orange-county-residents-go-back-home-after-days-of-wildfires-and-uncertainty/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:19:39 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2709951

Things began to quiet down in Orange County on Wednesday night, and people trickled back into their homes, after three days of wildfires, smoke, evacuations and anxiety. 

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Things began to quiet down in Orange County on Wednesday night, and people trickled back into their homes, after three days of wildfires, smoke, evacuations and anxiety. 

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]]> 2709951 How to Adjust Voter Access When Wildfires Interrupt Your Local Election https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/how-to-adjust-voter-access-when-wildfires-interrupt-your-local-election/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:53:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2707942

Unprecedented early voter turnout. A pandemic. A high-stakes election. Orange County’s top elections official said a wildfire was the last thing he expected a week before election day.

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Unprecedented early voter turnout. A pandemic. A high-stakes election. Orange County’s top elections official said a wildfire was the last thing he expected a week before election day.

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]]> 2707942 Some Containment Progress As Two Wildfires Continue to Burn in Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/some-containment-progress-as-two-wildfires-continue-to-burn-in-orange-county/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:33:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2707152

Depending on whether conditions change, fire authorities expect full containment of both blazes by Nov. 10.

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Depending on whether conditions change, fire authorities expect full containment of both blazes by Nov. 10.

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]]> 2707152 “Like Nothing I’ve Experienced Before,” Orange County Flees from Two Fires https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/like-nothing-ive-experienced-before-orange-county-flees-from-two-fires/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:20:23 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2696615

Residents evacuate from two infernos -- one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.

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Residents evacuate from two infernos -- one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.

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]]> 2696615 Silverado Canyon and Blue Ridge Fires in Photos — Day One https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/silverado-canyon-and-blue-ridge-fires-in-photos-day-one/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:01:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2694834

Photos from day one of the Silverado fire that broke out northeast of Irvine early Monday.

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Photos from day one of the Silverado fire that broke out northeast of Irvine early Monday.

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]]> 2694834 2020 Candidates for OC Supervisor Are Coming into View https://voiceofoc.org/2019/11/2020-candidates-for-oc-supervisor-are-coming-into-view/ https://voiceofoc.org/2019/11/2020-candidates-for-oc-supervisor-are-coming-into-view/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:21:21 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=1574201

Several Democrats are challenging First District County Supervisor Andrew Do. Meanwhile, Third District County Supervisor Don Wagner has drawn a sole challenger, Asheigh Aitken - who lost a close battle for Anaheim's Mayor's seat last year.

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Several Democrats are challenging First District County Supervisor Andrew Do. Meanwhile, Third District County Supervisor Don Wagner has drawn a sole challenger, Asheigh Aitken - who lost a close battle for Anaheim's Mayor's seat last year.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2019/11/2020-candidates-for-oc-supervisor-are-coming-into-view/feed/ 0 1574201 Five South Orange County Cities Sued for Lack of Homeless Shelters https://voiceofoc.org/2019/03/five-south-orange-county-cities-sued-for-lack-of-homeless-shelters/ https://voiceofoc.org/2019/03/five-south-orange-county-cities-sued-for-lack-of-homeless-shelters/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:02:26 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=832177

Five South Orange County cities will head to Federal court after a lawsuit filed by attorneys alleged dumping of homeless people and blamed the region’s lack of shelters.

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Five South Orange County cities will head to Federal court after a lawsuit filed by attorneys alleged dumping of homeless people and blamed the region’s lack of shelters.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2019/03/five-south-orange-county-cities-sued-for-lack-of-homeless-shelters/feed/ 0 832177 On OC: Defending Orange County’s Backcountry https://voiceofoc.org/2018/08/on-oc-defending-orange-countys-backcountry/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/08/on-oc-defending-orange-countys-backcountry/#respond Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:32:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=635161

Orange County backcountry activist and land use attorney Gloria Sefton talks about the constant development pressures on Orange County’s land use specific plans, especially those in the canyon areas, and […]

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Orange County backcountry activist and land use attorney Gloria Sefton talks about the constant development pressures on Orange County’s land use specific plans, especially those in the canyon areas, and [...]

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/08/on-oc-defending-orange-countys-backcountry/feed/ 0 635161 Supervisors Reject Mayors’ Proposal For Homeless Shelter in Remote Canyon https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/supervisors-reject-mayors-proposal-for-homeless-shelter-in-remote-canyon/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/supervisors-reject-mayors-proposal-for-homeless-shelter-in-remote-canyon/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:47:59 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=534341

The move sends the issue back to south county mayors to recommend another site or sites for a homeless shelter.

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The move sends the issue back to south county mayors to recommend another site or sites for a homeless shelter.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/supervisors-reject-mayors-proposal-for-homeless-shelter-in-remote-canyon/feed/ 0 534341 Canyons Homeless Shelter Opposed by Two Supervisors https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/canyons-homeless-shelter-opposed-by-two-supervisors/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/canyons-homeless-shelter-opposed-by-two-supervisors/#respond Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:24:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=532902

Supervisors Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson said they are opposed to a proposal by south Orange County mayors to put a new homeless shelter on county-owned property in rural Silverado Canyon.

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Supervisors Todd Spitzer and Shawn Nelson said they are opposed to a proposal by south Orange County mayors to put a new homeless shelter on county-owned property in rural Silverado Canyon.

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