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As Ballots Are Mailed for the June 2 Primary Election, Voters Face Choices Across County and State Offices, with Several Incumbents Drawing Scrutiny.
A Recent Formal Apology for a 1906 Tragedy Prompts a Discussion on the Financial Impact of Prior Council Decisions, Including the Rejection of a Major Retail Hub.

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.
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.
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.
Former Participants in the OC Pathways Student Ambassador Network Share Their College and Career Experiences with Incoming Orange County Students.
A Report Indicates Questions Are Being Raised About the Workload and Compensation of County Supervisors, Following a Recent Pay Raise and Changes to Public Meeting Schedules.
Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine Face Fiscal Deficits, While County and State-Level Issues Also Draw Attention Across Orange County.

The Ballot Initiative Seeks to Alter a Six-Year-Old Voter-Approved Measure That Currently Requires Resident Approval for Major Projects.
An Orange County Superior Court Judge Mandated the Change for City Council Elections, Consolidating All Seven Seats Onto a Single Ballot.
A Recent Study Indicates That a Significant Majority of Orange County Residents Do Not Feel Their Local Government Effectively Serves Their Interests.
City Officials and Law Enforcement Are Responding to a Recent Surge in Public Disturbance and Property Damage, with Authorities Investigating the Role of Viral Social Media Posts in Attracting Large Crowds.
Local Governments and Water Districts in Orange County and the Inland Empire Are Expressing Reservations About Proposed Measures to Reduce Stormwater Pollution in the Santa Ana River Basin.
A Recent Incident Has Underscored the Inherent Dangers of Wildlife Encounters for Residents in the Costa Mesa Area.
A $5.5 Million Contribution From Greg Brockman and His Wife Completed a $10 Million Conservation Effort to Protect Land Vital for the Region's Bald Eagles.


















