Vote-By-Mail Opens Today for Orange County Voters
Although in-person vote centers won’t open until Feb. 24, Orange County voters can send in their mail-in ballots starting on Feb. 5. Some in-person vote centers won’t open until March 2. Voice of OC...
View ArticleLost a Dog During Storms? They Might be at the OC Animal Shelter
The downpour led to an increasing number of displaced and lost dogs showing up at OC Animal Care. Shelter leaders are calling for more fosters and adoptions to help with the growing numbers. Voice of...
View ArticleIrvine Voters to Decide on Changing City’s Election System
Irvine is one of the latest Orange County cities to consider switching to district elections, but the change must be approved by the city’s voters first. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit...
View ArticleOC Board of Education Incumbent Accused of Assault and Battery in Road Rage...
Ken Williams Jr., who was elected to the OC Board of Education in 2020, is on the primary ballot up for reelection this year. He is being accused of attacking a 20-year-old driver. Voice of OC is...
View ArticleOrange County Voter Guide: March 2024 Primary Election
Here’s a rundown of some of Orange County’ biggest races and measures on the March 5 primary ballot. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to...
View ArticleTwo More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Street Vendors
Anaheim and Rancho Santa Margarita officials are the latest in OC to tighten regulations on street vendors over health and safety concerns amid recent state laws that decriminalized street vending....
View ArticleMaking it Easy to Watch Local Government From Home
Laguna Woods is the latest OC city to start posting meeting audio and video recordings online for public review. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people...
View ArticleSome of Orange County’s In-Person Voting Centers Open Today
Select vote centers open on Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. All other vote centers will be open on March 2. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain...
View ArticleLaguna Niguel Is Latest Orange County City to Tighten E-Bike Rules
The south county city is the latest to grapple with e-bike regulation and safety as the electric vehicles grow in popularity. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations...
View ArticleAll Orange County Vote Centers Will Open March 2
Voters can head to any of the 183 vote centers across Orange County to cast their ballots in person starting at 8 a.m. beginning March 2. All centers close at the end of the primary election, 8 p.m....
View ArticleToday’s the Last Day to Vote in the March Primary Election
It’s election day in Orange County and voters will decide on a slew of races including two county supervisor seats, three county board of education seats and a couple of ballot measures. Voice of OC...
View ArticlePrimary Election Night Results: Irvine Residents Vote On Creating District...
Voters in Irvine considered a measure that would expand the city council and create election districts in the city. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people...
View ArticlePrimary Election Night Results: Huntington Beach Decides on Voter ID Law
Voters in Huntington Beach decided on three different measures on the primary ballot, including adding voter ID laws for elections, changing rules about which flags can be flown on city flag poles and...
View ArticleHere’s Where Orange County Stands After Primary Election Night
OC voters decided on a host of races, including a potential upset in an OC Supervisors race, a possible recall of two school board members and potentially implementing voter ID laws in Huntington...
View ArticleLaguna Beach Joins Other OC Cities in Strengthening Eviction Protections
If a landlord evicts a tenant to make renovations, the landlord will also be required to file the documents to the city under a new local ordinance aimed at curbing dubious evictions. Voice of OC is...
View ArticleTwo OC School Districts Hit With Layoffs, Personnel Shakeups
Leaders in two Orange County school districts are facing pushback – as one district announces plans to lay off over 100 teachers and another makes sweeping personnel changes. Voice of OC is Orange...
View ArticleOC Equestrian Center Boarding Rates Set to Nearly Double by Next Year
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors narrowly approves a hotly-contested boarding rental rate increase that critics say will decrease public access at the equestrian center. Voice of OC...
View ArticleMission Viejo Considers Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Theater
The city is in the early stages of considering how to afford a 300-seat performing arts theater. Preliminary data estimates it would cost around $8 to $12 million to create the theater, but that’s not...
View ArticleNewport Harbor Boat Owners Confront Rent Spike on Offshore Moorings
Some mooring holders could see their monthly rates increase by nearly 500% if harbor commissioners recommend the spike to the city council. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely...
View ArticleNewport Beach Harbor Commission Recommends Spiking Boat Mooring Rents
City council members will still need to approve the rent rate increases before it can go into effect. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to...
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