Orange Journey — Local News

A Legal Claim Filed by a Former Staffer Alleges Mayor Ashleigh Aitken Used Discriminatory Language and Engaged in a Pattern of Harassment, Leading to a City Investigation.

New Laws Mandate Detailed Reporting and Infrastructure Payments From Developers, as Concerns Grow Over Investment Shifts to Neighboring States.

The California Labor Commissioner's Office Announced the Increase to $17.40 Per Hour by 2027, with Critics Arguing the Mandate Could Fuel Inflation and Accelerate Job Automation.

A Detailed 25-Page Claim by a Former Chief of Staff Describes Instances of Alleged Public Intoxication, Inappropriate Questioning About Sexuality, and a Search of a City Manager's Vehicle.

A Three-Month Investigation by Orange County Sheriff’s Department Units Led to Five Arrests and the Recovery of Approximately $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters.

The Walt Disney Company's Parks and Resorts Division Has Purchased the 25-Acre Industrial Site, as Yamaha Motor Corporation USA Prepares to Complete Its Relocation of Operations to Georgia.

High School Football Action Across West Orange County Saw Several Teams Extend Their Winning Streaks, While Other League Races Are Just Beginning to Heat Up.

Commuters Will See Increases of up to 27% Starting Monday, as the Rail Agency Grapples with Budget Shortfalls, Operational Challenges, and Allegations of Maintenance Failures.

The Burbank Entertainment Giant Laid Off Nearly 300 Employees and Offered Voluntary Separation Packages as It Seeks to Sharpen Its Corporate Focus Amid an Industry-Wide Consolidation.

Winter Fest OC Will Open in November, Featuring a New Light Trail, Bounce Land, and Flexible Admission Options for Its 12th Year.

Grants to Nine Local Organizations, Including $3 Million for Lake Forest Family Housing, Aim to Address Housing Insecurity.

City Officials Propose New Fees and Hiring Slowdowns to Address Growing Shortfalls, While Residents Mourn the Passing of Milan Panić, an Entrepreneur and Former Prime Minister.

As Condominium Complexes Age and Costs Rise, Residents Are Struggling with Unanticipated Fees for Long-Overdue Maintenance, Impacting Budgets and the Housing Market.

City Officials and Industry Observers Raise Concerns That a Community Workforce Agreement Is Contributing to Project Overruns and a Lack of Competitive Bids.

Forecasters Anticipate an Unusually Long Period of Extreme Heat, with Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected in Parts of Southern California and an Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Orange County.

Advances in Technology, Flexible Payment Options, and a Focus on Practical Benefits Are Prompting More Locals to Consider Alternatives to Daily Corrective Lenses.

A Redacted Legal Claim Filed by Mayor Ashleigh Aitken's Policy Adviser Details Allegations of a Hostile Workplace, Including Racial and Homophobic Slurs, and Concerns About the Mayor's Conduct Related to Alcohol.

A Planned Recognition by Councilmember Ben Vazquez for Former Councilmember Roman Reyna Draws Scrutiny Due to Reyna’s Past Conviction and Outstanding Restitution.

A New Sports Program Agreement with the Treigning Lab Faces Questions Regarding Its Procurement Process, Financial Terms, and Compliance with State Building Regulations.

Governor Newsom Signs New Legislation Removing Utility Permission Requirements for Small Solar Panels, While Also Addressing Grid Infrastructure and Power Market Access for Home Energy Devices.

Governor Newsom's Signature on AB 1267 Establishes 18 as the Minimum Age for Marriage Statewide, a Change Actively Sought by Tustin-Based Global Hope 365.

The Ducks Prepare to Open Their New Season Facing Questions About Momentum After Significant Player Departures and Key Contract Decisions Made During the Summer.

Bright Uro Has Completed a New Clean Room at Its Irvine Headquarters, Boosting Its Ability to Produce Advanced Bladder Diagnostic Systems in Orange County.

California Authorities Shut Down the Irvine-Based Financial Institution, with Another Bank Quickly Stepping in to Assume Customer Deposits and Acquire Assets.

City Resources, Including Officers and Wildlife Experts, Were Deployed for Hours Following a Report of a Venomous Snake That Later Proved to Be Based on a Fabricated Image.