Politics & Government

The Decision to Halt Routine Spraying in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Has Intensified a Debate Between Supervisors Don Wagner and Katrina Foley Over Policy Ownership and Transparency.

A Look at the Former HHS Secretary's Record Reveals Concerns Regarding Campaign Finance, Corporate Influence, and Oversight of Federal Programs.

The Democratic Party of Orange County Faces a Challenging Decision Regarding a Candidate's Past Social Media Post, Weighing Progressive Support Against Deep Community Sensitivities.

Domestic Producers Call for Seasonal Tariffs on Mexican Imports, Citing Risks of a “culinary Disaster” and Compromised Supply Chains.

New State Mandates, Some Taking Effect This Week and Others by July 1, 2026, Are Set to Reshape Daily Routines and Business Operations Across Local Communities, Including Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana.

City Staff and Industry Groups Report Difficulties Including Inadequate Bids and Significant Project Cost Increases Under the Agreement, Which Mayor Connor Traut Supported.

Public Records Show the Director Claims a Texas Home as Her Primary Residence for Tax Purposes, While Working Full-Time in Orange County and Receiving Over $373,000 in Taxpayer Funds.

New Legislation, SB 954, Aims to Roll Back Broad Industrial Exemptions Following a Chemical Incident That Forced 40,000 Orange County Residents to Evacuate.

Controversy Grows as Supervisor Sarmiento Faces Scrutiny for Past Votes on Funding the Hesperian Way Project.

The Decision to Pause Planned Vegetation Removal in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Near Doheny State Beach Followed Concerns From Activists and Questions About State Approval.

Unlike Neighboring Counties, Orange County's Current System for Restaurant Health Inspections Keeps Diners in the Dark About Food Safety Standards.

Voters Prepare for the June 2 Election with Multiple County and State Offices Featuring Incumbents Facing Scrutiny and Challengers Making Their Case.

The Upcoming Garden Grove City Council Meeting Will Address New Safety Protocols for Hotel Employees and a Revived Proposal to Prohibit Smoking in Public Parks.

Concerns Emerge Regarding Potential Effects on State Fiscal Health, Local Businesses, and Community Safety Under One Candidate's Proposals.

Upcoming Elections in Rancho Santa Margarita Draw Attention to City Council Dynamics, New Election Processes, and Ongoing Investigations Involving Several City Officials and Their Associates.

Federal and Local Officials Announced Do’s Resignation and Plea Agreement Following an Investigation Into $9.3 Million in Covid-19 Related Contracts.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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