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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 San Juan Capistrano Moves Forward With New Skate Park https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/san-juan-capistrano-moves-forward-with-new-skate-park/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192057

After decades of resident requests, a new skatepark will finally be coming to south Orange County.

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After decades of resident requests, a new skatepark will finally be coming to south Orange County.

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]]> 3192057 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 Putuidem Village Unearths OC Indigenous History https://voiceofoc.org/2023/10/putuidem-village-unearths-oc-indigenous-history/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3185842

A new cultural center in San Juan Capistrano is resurrecting the tribal backbone of Orange County, helping residents confront their own history.

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A new cultural center in San Juan Capistrano is resurrecting the tribal backbone of Orange County, helping residents confront their own history.

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]]> 3185842 Officials Delay Massive Water Rate Hike For San Juan Capistrano https://voiceofoc.org/2023/07/officials-delay-massive-water-rate-hike-for-san-juan-capistrano/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3181618

After fierce pushback from residents and business owners over proposed rate hikes that could triple bills, local water board officials asked staff to consider alternative plans.

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After fierce pushback from residents and business owners over proposed rate hikes that could triple bills, local water board officials asked staff to consider alternative plans.

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]]> 3181618 San Juan Capistrano Businesses Shocked Over Staggering Proposed Water Bill Hike https://voiceofoc.org/2023/06/san-juan-capistrano-businesses-shocked-over-staggering-proposed-water-bill-hike/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3175725

After years of neglect under prior city management, water officials say the rate hikes will fund much-needed improvements.

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After years of neglect under prior city management, water officials say the rate hikes will fund much-needed improvements.

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]]> 3175725 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 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 Panoringan: Nice to Meat You, Executive Chef Nick Echaore of Heritage Barbecue https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/panoringan-nice-to-meat-you-executive-chef-nick-echaore-of-heritage-barbecue/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:51:59 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161944

Our food columnist spotlights chef Nick Echaore, the man who crafts all the savory (and sweet) dishes that complement Heritage Barbecue’s meat-tastic selections.

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Our food columnist spotlights chef Nick Echaore, the man who crafts all the savory (and sweet) dishes that complement Heritage Barbecue’s meat-tastic selections.

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]]> 3161944 San Juan Capistrano Set To Cancel Two City Council Elections Due To Lack of Candidates https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/san-juan-capistrano-set-to-cancel-two-city-council-elections-due-to-lack-of-candidates/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161883

The only people who filed to run for the seat were two sitting council members, who could be automatically reappointed to their seats tonight.

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The only people who filed to run for the seat were two sitting council members, who could be automatically reappointed to their seats tonight.

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]]> 3161883 San Juan Capistrano Considers Subsidizing Security Cameras For Downtown Businesses https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/san-juan-capistrano-considers-subsidizing-security-cameras-for-downtown-businesses%ef%bf%bc/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161712

The proposal would require that businesses turn security footage over to police upon request.

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The proposal would require that businesses turn security footage over to police upon request.

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]]> 3161712 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 Tackling Catalytic Converter Theft: Some Orange County Cities Now Require Proof of Ownership https://voiceofoc.org/2022/05/tackling-catalytic-converter-theft-some-orange-county-cities-now-require-proof-of-ownership/ Mon, 16 May 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3152969

While local officials are trying to crack down on widespread catalytic converter theft, some cities will require people to prove they own converters that aren’t attached to a car.

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While local officials are trying to crack down on widespread catalytic converter theft, some cities will require people to prove they own converters that aren’t attached to a car.

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]]> 3152969 San Juan Capistrano Looks to Build City’s First Skatepark https://voiceofoc.org/2022/04/san-juan-capistrano-looks-to-build-citys-first-skatepark/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:25:40 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3151705

After residents pushed for over a decade, San Juan Capistrano City Council Members are moving forward with the city’s first skatepark, giving local skateboarders a place to finally call home.

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After residents pushed for over a decade, San Juan Capistrano City Council Members are moving forward with the city’s first skatepark, giving local skateboarders a place to finally call home.

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]]> 3151705 State Legislators, OC City and School District Officials Call For Ending State of Emergency https://voiceofoc.org/2022/03/state-legislators-oc-city-and-school-district-officials-call-for-ending-state-of-emergency/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3151035

While nearly every state-imposed pandemic restriction has ended in Orange County, many are still calling for a total repeal of the governor’s state of emergency.

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While nearly every state-imposed pandemic restriction has ended in Orange County, many are still calling for a total repeal of the governor’s state of emergency.

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]]> 3151035 What Will Orange County Cities’ Representation Look Like After This Year? https://voiceofoc.org/2022/02/what-will-orange-county-cities-representation-look-like-after-this-year/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:26:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3148359

City officials will decide how to cut up their cities into voting districts based on new census data – a decision that will impact elections for the next decade.

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City officials will decide how to cut up their cities into voting districts based on new census data – a decision that will impact elections for the next decade.

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]]> 3148359 San Juan Capistrano to Spend American Rescue Plan Money on Roads, Supportive Housing https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/san-juan-capistrano-to-spend-american-rescue-plan-money-on-roads-supportive-housing/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:12 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3145229

Money from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package was allocated throughout the United States

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Money from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package was allocated throughout the United States

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]]> 3145229 Some South OC Cities Say They Were Left Out of The Loop on Freeway Expansions https://voiceofoc.org/2021/10/some-south-oc-cities-say-they-were-left-out-of-the-loop-on-freeway-expansions/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:31:30 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3141192

The mayors of Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo both wrote letters to the county board of supervisors asking them not to approve the infrastructure expansions.

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The mayors of Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo both wrote letters to the county board of supervisors asking them not to approve the infrastructure expansions.

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]]> 3141192 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 OC Schools to Follow Mask Mandate as COVID Surges, Some Parents Rally Against Rule https://voiceofoc.org/2021/08/oc-schools-to-follow-mask-mandate-as-covid-surges-some-parents-rally-against-rule/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:45:11 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3135132

Rallies are planned at school districts across the county this month as a parent group and the OC Board of Education moves to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom for the statewide school mask mandate.

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Rallies are planned at school districts across the county this month as a parent group and the OC Board of Education moves to sue Gov. Gavin Newsom for the statewide school mask mandate.

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