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The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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The office closes permanently next week, leaving Orange County residents with only five DMV locations — the lowest ratio in SoCal.

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]]> 3202812 Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County? https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/are-affordable-housing-mandates-working-in-orange-county/ Wed, 15 May 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197159

Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.

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Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.

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]]> 3197159 Largest Orange County School District Rejects Parental Notification Policy https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/largest-orange-county-school-district-rejects-parental-notification-policy/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3186642

Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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Capistrano Unified School District voted against approving a notification policy that would have informed parents more often about their children’s mental health — which could’ve included LGBTQ+ students.

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]]> 3186642 Aliso Viejo Will Convert to District Elections Starting in 2024 https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/aliso-viejo-will-convert-to-district-elections-starting-in-2024/ Mon, 15 May 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3171858

The city becomes the latest in Orange County to begin the transition to by-district elections under the threat of a lawsuit claiming that the city’s current system is discriminatory against minority voters and candidates.

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The city becomes the latest in Orange County to begin the transition to by-district elections under the threat of a lawsuit claiming that the city’s current system is discriminatory against minority voters and candidates.

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]]> 3171858 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 Orange County Cities Struggle To Handle Electric Bike Regulations https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/orange-county-cities-struggle-to-handle-electric-bike-regulations/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166580

While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.

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While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.

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]]> 3166580 Aliso Viejo Lowers Campaign Contributions Limit, Capping it at $1,000 Per Election Per Donor https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/aliso-viejo-lowers-campaign-contributions-limit-capping-it-at-1000-per-election-per-donor/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166361

The City Council approved an ordinance lowering the limit from $4,900, the state default cap.

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The City Council approved an ordinance lowering the limit from $4,900, the state default cap.

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]]> 3166361 Aliso Viejo Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/aliso-viejo-voters-are-picking-their-city-council-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:52:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164325

Candidates answered questions on term limits, accessibility to public meetings, regulating E-bikes

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Candidates answered questions on term limits, accessibility to public meetings, regulating E-bikes

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]]> 3164325 Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South OC Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/voters-in-costa-mesa-irvine-dana-point-and-much-of-south-oc-are-picking-a-new-county-rep-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:52:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3164361

We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.

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We asked the candidates key questions about transparency, coastal erosion, toll roads and human rights. One responded.

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]]> 3164361 Aliso Viejo to Enforce New Regulations on E-bikes  https://voiceofoc.org/2022/10/aliso-viejo-to-enforce-new-regulations-on-e-bikes/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:50:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163791

At the Sept. 21 meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing law enforcement to cite illegally operated motorized transportation.

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At the Sept. 21 meeting, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing law enforcement to cite illegally operated motorized transportation.

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]]> 3163791 Voters in Costa Mesa, Irvine, Dana Point and Much of South County Are Picking a New County Rep. What Do the Candidates Say? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/06/voters-in-costa-mesa-irvine-dana-point-and-much-of-south-county-are-picking-a-new-county-rep-what-do-the-candidates-say/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3154050

Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about what they’d do about challenges like homelessness, housing affordability and open space.

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Here’s how the candidates answered key questions about what they’d do about challenges like homelessness, housing affordability and open space.

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]]> 3154050 Danny Elfman Percussion Concerto Makes Its North American Premiere in Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/danny-elfman-percussion-concerto-makes-its-north-american-premiere-in-orange-county/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152178

The former frontman for Oingo Boingo talks about composing classical music, performing at Coachella and the good old, rock ‘n’ roll days.

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The former frontman for Oingo Boingo talks about composing classical music, performing at Coachella and the good old, rock ‘n’ roll days.

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]]> 3152178 Angélique Kidjo Delivers at Soka https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/angelique-kidjo-delivers-at-soka/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:42:48 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3151631

REVIEW: The African world music icon offered positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves during a Saturday night concert in Aliso Viejo.

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REVIEW: The African world music icon offered positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves during a Saturday night concert in Aliso Viejo.

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]]> 3151631 Delfeayo Marsalis Says His Style of Jazz is What O.C. Needs Right Now https://voiceofoc.org/2022/03/delfeayo-marsalis-says-his-style-of-jazz-is-what-o-c-needs-right-now/ Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3150596

The famous family’s trombone virtuoso brings his band, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, to Soka University this Saturday.

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The famous family’s trombone virtuoso brings his band, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, to Soka University this Saturday.

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]]> 3150596 Pianists Team for an Evening of Music for Two Pianos at Soka https://voiceofoc.org/2022/03/pianists-team-for-an-evening-of-music-for-two-pianos-at-soka/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:55:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3150424

REVIEW: Garrick Ohlsson and Kirill Gerstein meet the challenge of big works by Busoni, Rachmaninoff and Ravel.

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REVIEW: Garrick Ohlsson and Kirill Gerstein meet the challenge of big works by Busoni, Rachmaninoff and Ravel.

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]]> 3150424 Soka Performing Arts Center’s 10th Anniversary Season Arrives Late, But Maybe That’s a Good Thing https://voiceofoc.org/2022/02/soka-performing-arts-centers-10th-anniversary-season-arrives-late-but-maybe-thats-a-good-thing/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3149628

The university’s role as a major COVID vaccination center may have given its concert season an unexpected boost.

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The university’s role as a major COVID vaccination center may have given its concert season an unexpected boost.

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]]> 3149628 New Housing Bills Allowing for Denser Neighborhoods Sharply Divide OC’s State Legislators https://voiceofoc.org/2021/09/new-housing-bills-allowing-for-denser-neighborhoods-sharply-divide-ocs-state-legislators/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:43:25 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3137320

If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.

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If signed into law, the bills would allow up to four homes per single-family parcel, and let cities and counties to waive environmental review for developments of up to 10 units.

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]]> 3137320 Aliso Viejo Leaders Consider Becoming a Charter City, Setting Term Limits and Council Vacancies https://voiceofoc.org/2021/08/aliso-viejo-leaders-consider-becoming-a-charter-city-setting-term-limits-and-council-vacancies/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:09:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3136739

In November 2022, voters may get to decide if a special election should be held to fill a city council vacancy.

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In November 2022, voters may get to decide if a special election should be held to fill a city council vacancy.

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]]> 3136739 Will Masks be Required When Orange County Students Go Back to School in the Fall? https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/will-masks-be-required-when-orange-county-students-go-back-to-school-in-the-fall/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:50:04 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3131270

Orange County school districts are awaiting mask guidance from the state public health department.

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Orange County school districts are awaiting mask guidance from the state public health department.

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]]> 3131270 Tiffany Ackley Remains Aliso Viejo Mayor After Accusing a Councilmember of Using City Property for Political Purposes https://voiceofoc.org/2021/06/tiffany-ackley-remains-aliso-viejo-mayor-after-accusing-a-councilmember-of-using-city-property-for-political-purposes/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 13:57:22 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3128593

The mayor also went to Councilman Dave Harrington’s house and took pictures of a car she wrongly thought belonged to the city manager.

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The mayor also went to Councilman Dave Harrington’s house and took pictures of a car she wrongly thought belonged to the city manager.

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