Irvine Officials Approve Plans to Develop Homeless Shelter
City council members approved the purchase of two buildings in the Irvine Business Complex that are slated to be developed into a homeless shelter with medical care and case management services.
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Calls for Reform Grow in OC After Supervisor Admits to Bribery in Plea Agreement
A plea agreement on bribery and the resignation of OC Supervisor Andrew Do is sparking demands for reforms and accountability weeks before the November election. What changes could follow?
Orange County Voter Guide: November 2024 General Election
A rundown of the key races and sales tax increase measures in Orange County on the November ballot including the race to replace Supervisor Andrew Do – who is at the center of OC’s latest controversy.
OC Supervisor Andrew Do Charged With Corruption by Federal Prosecutors
Federal prosecutors are charging Supervisor Andrew Do with corruption, which could carry a maximum of 5 years in prison. Officials say Do has agreed to plead guilty.
Buena Park Moves Closer Gas-Powered Lawn Mower Ban
City officials are laying the groundwork to transition away from gas-powered lawn equipment – falling in line with a new state law banning the sale of such equipment this year.
Who’s Funding Irvine City Council Races?
A Voice of OC review found the biggest spenders this year are the county firefighter union, a conservative donor group and a group of McDonald’s franchisees.
Is a Homeless Shelter Coming to Irvine?
Irvine City Council members will consider purchasing property to create transitional housing for the homeless at their meeting Tuesday night – a move residents pushed county officials to nix six years ago.
Why Won’t Officials in Two OC Cities Video Livestream Their Public Meetings?
Two cities in Orange County continue to meet without providing residents with virtual access to watch city council meetings online in real time.
Huntington Beach Police Chief Rejected Metal Detectors at City Hall
While some council members have asked to install metal detectors at the entrance to the city council chamber, the police department did not move forward after studying that issue.
500 Acres of Sweeping Views in the Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
The Gypsum Canyon Wilderness offers 6 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding with lookout points along the way.
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Oct. 15, there were 204 dogs and 37 cats housed at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Santa Ana Ramps Up Crackdowns on Homeless Encampments, Clears Railroad
Cleanup efforts across Union Pacific Railroad in Santa Ana have expanded to weekends with a police presence.
INSIDE THE NEWSROOM
Hosam Elattar Elected OC Press Club Board Member
Voice of OC Staff Reporter Hosam Elattar was elected to the Orange County Press Club Board in October alongside journalists and public relations professionals. In addition to Elattar, Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. served multiple board terms and former Reporter Brandon Pho is the Press Club’s outgoing President.
Fashion Castillo to Intern for Voice of OC Through Chapman University Fellowship
Fashion Castillo, a senior studying public relations and visual journalism at Chapman University, will intern for the Voice of OC this fall through funding provided by the Marhutz Endowed Journalism fund.
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