Orange Journey — Local News

The Project, the First Phase of a Larger Park Renovation, Is Expected to Open Later This Year at the Well-Known "Airplane Park."

The Measure, Which Some Council Members Say Could Mean Greater Local Control and Increased Revenue, Comes Amidst Ongoing City Budget Challenges.

Bobbito Garcia Shared His Life Experiences and Mindset with Students, Encouraging Self-Motivation and Perseverance.

Students From Local Alternative Education Programs Demonstrated Significant Growth in Singing, Dancing, and Acting After a Two-Week Partnership with Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Additional Deputies Will Focus on Preventing Impaired Driving, Including a Checkpoint in San Juan Capistrano, From August 19 Through September 1.

Several Local College and School Board Positions Are Seeing Incumbents Step Down, Extending the Candidate Filing Period Until Wednesday.

Orange County Sheriff's Department Operation Targets Dangerous Driving Behaviors Affecting Pedestrians and Cyclists, Supported by State and Federal Grants.

A Federal Judge Ordered the Significant Sum in a Settlement for a Lawsuit Filed by a 14-Year-Old Boy Following an Arrest Three Years Ago.

Tributes Honor the Life of an Orange County Figure Known for His Teaching, Music, Martial Arts, and Extensive Community Advocacy.

Chief Deputy Probation Officer Jessica Johnson Explains How Education, Individualized Services, and Community Partnerships Offer Young People a Path to a Fresh Start.

The District Secured a Court Victory Against One Charter's Facilities Claim While Facing Another Appeal Before the County Board of Education.

A Recently Approved Project Labor Agreement for City Construction Projects Could Raise Costs for Irvine Taxpayers and Limit Local Worker Participation, Following a Process Critics Call Secretive.

California Parents for Public Virtual Education Advocates for Internet Connectivity and Free Lunch Programs to Aid Virtual School Students Across Orange County and the State.

As Summer Heat Approaches, the California Independent System Operator and Anaheim Public Utilities Are Preparing for Potential Grid Impacts and Advising Local Customers on Energy Conservation Strategies.

A Group of Essential Employees Responsible for Broad Oversight Has Not Received a Pay Increase in a Decade, Prompting Questions About Equitable Compensation Practices.

As Ballots Are Mailed Out for the June 2 Primary Election, a Voter Guide Offers Crucial Insights and Specific Recommendations for Various County and State Contests.

A Refined Partnership Between the Sheriff's Department and the OC Health Care Agency Now Routes Non-Violent Behavioral Health Emergencies to Experts, Freeing Law Enforcement for Public Safety Calls.

Device Notifications Prompted a Local Resident to Seek Immediate Medical Attention, Leading to a Critical Diagnosis and the Safe Delivery of Her Baby Girl.

Religious Institutions in Westminster, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley Are Observed Displaying Candidate Signs and Appearing to Endorse Politicians, Raising Questions About Legal and Ethical Standards.

A November Ballot Measure Aims to Remove Voter Approval for Significant Development Projects, Transferring Authority to the City Council and Sparking Debate Over Transparency.

Critics Raise Concerns Over Taxpayer Costs and Limited Opportunities for Minority Contractors as the 'Community Benefit Agreement' Is Extended.

An Afternoon Meeting, Adjourned From Last Week, Will Address a Proposed Ordinance Seeking to More Than Double Compensation for Elected Officials, Effective After the November Election.

The Legislature Faces an August 31 Deadline to Act on Proposals Affecting School Finance, Substitute Teachers, and Early Math Screening.

The City Council Will Meet in a Special Session to Discuss the November 3 Mayoral Vote, as Only the Incumbent Has Filed to Run.

The Proposed Legislation, Drafted by an Ad Hoc Housing Committee, Seeks to Remove Direct Voter Approval for Major Development Projects, a Right Established by Measure Y Six Years Ago.