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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.

Proposition 50's Effects Are Felt Across the State, Including Orange County, as the Number of Competitive Congressional Races Significantly Declines.

Ryan Vincent, Wanted on Multiple Charges From Los Angeles County, Was Apprehended After Barricading Himself Near the Civic Center.

A Contentious City Council Meeting on July 14, Focused on the City’s Significant Deficit and a Proposed Payments in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Precedes Councilwoman Barrios’s Decision to Run for Mayor.

A Shift Toward Immediate Service and Delivery Challenges Traditional Expectations and Creates New Pressures for Residents and Entrepreneurs.

Nearly 100 High School Students Recently Attended a Summit Focused on Leadership Development, Career Exploration, and Innovative Problem-Solving.

Tomás Morales Will Receive Over $340,000 for a One-Year Transition Assignment, Following a $12 Million Civil Suit Against the University Where He Was Named.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Will Conduct a Sobriety and License Check This Friday Night, Funded by State and Federal Grants, Reminding Residents of Significant Financial Penalties for Impaired Driving.

Nine of the 11 Recipients of the 2026 Outstanding STEM Educator Awards Were Honored in Costa Mesa for Their Significant Contributions to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education.

A Federal Court Ruled Against Presidential Authority for the $400 Million Project, Drawing a Strong Reaction From the President.

Superior Court Found Trustee Mari Barke Failed to Report Millions in Income and Assets, Ordering Substantial Penalties and Legal Fees.

The Former Rosita Elementary Now Bears the Name of Frank and Irene Palomino, Recognizing Their Critical Role in the Landmark Mendez V. Westminster Desegregation Case.

The Orange County Team Moved up in the Standings on Friday, While the Los Angeles Team Suffered Its Seventh Straight Loss.

Andrew Do's Resignation and Plea Agreement Were Announced by Federal and Local Prosecutors, Detailing the Misuse of Covid-19 Relief Funds.

A Recently Advanced Construction Deal by Mayor Farrah Khan Is Facing Scrutiny Over Its Public Process and Whether It Requires a Final City Council Vote.