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Cypress is slated to hold a special meeting this Friday to once again decide how to fill a vacancy on the city council after their appointee backed out this week.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/cypress-council-vacancy-bentley/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/cypress-council-vacancy-bentley/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Cypress is slated to hold a special meeting this Friday to once again decide how to fill a vacancy on the city council after their appointee backed out this week.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/cypress-council-vacancy-bentley/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/cypress-council-vacancy-bentley/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Sellers of recreational nitrous oxide will soon be subjected to fines, jail time or both after the new ordinance unanimously passed at the Nov. 18 city council meeting.
Fullerton Joins OC Cities Cracking Down on Whippets
Sellers of recreational nitrous oxide will soon be subjected to fines, jail time or both after the new ordinance unanimously passed at the Nov. 18 city council meeting.
voiceofoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Sellers of recreational nitrous oxide will soon be subjected to fines, jail time or both after the new ordinance unanimously passed at the Nov. 18 city council meeting.
A portion of Anaheim’s tourism tax dollars will be reallocated to support workforce housing for Disneyland Resort employees starting next year after a scathing state audit.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/disneyland-tourism-tax-housing/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/disneyland-tourism-tax-housing/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A portion of Anaheim’s tourism tax dollars will be reallocated to support workforce housing for Disneyland Resort employees starting next year after a scathing state audit.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/disneyland-tourism-tax-housing/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/disneyland-tourism-tax-housing/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
City leaders in Cypress and Aliso Viejo had to fill an unexpected council vacancy after resignations — with one city opening up an application process and the other forgoing that process.
More Orange County Towns Grapple With City Council Vacancies
City leaders in Cypress and Aliso Viejo had to fill an unexpected council vacancy after resignations — with one city opening up an application process and the other forgoing that process.
voiceofoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
City leaders in Cypress and Aliso Viejo had to fill an unexpected council vacancy after resignations — with one city opening up an application process and the other forgoing that process.
Veterans Blast Governor on Slow Moving Orange County Cemetery Construction
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
Veterans Blast Governor on Slow Moving Orange County Cemetery Construction
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
voiceofoc.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Veterans Blast Governor on Slow Moving Orange County Cemetery Construction
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
A packed room at Anaheim City Hall called for answers on when they’ll finally get a cemetery after over a decade of political gridlock.
San Clemente considers allowing Border Patrol to install surveillance cameras, questions of sustainability in Irvine, increasing transparency in Rancho Santa Margarita – these are some of the week’s top headlines.
Orange County’s Top Civic News Ahead of Thanksgiving
San Clemente considers allowing Border Patrol to install surveillance cameras, questions of sustainability in Irvine, increasing transparency in Rancho Santa Margarita – these are some of the week’s top headlines.
voiceofoc.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
San Clemente considers allowing Border Patrol to install surveillance cameras, questions of sustainability in Irvine, increasing transparency in Rancho Santa Margarita – these are some of the week’s top headlines.
The Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue pulls at-risk dogs from kill shelters and gives them a chance at a new life.
Rescuing Labradors & Friends Across Southern California
The Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue pulls at-risk dogs from kill shelters and gives them a chance at a new life.
voiceofoc.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue pulls at-risk dogs from kill shelters and gives them a chance at a new life.
City Council members in Laguna Hills approved an election district map in an initial vote to transition the city to a district-based voting system after legal threats regarding voting rights.
Laguna Hills City Council Adopts Election District Map
City Council members in Laguna Hills approved an election district map in an initial vote to transition the city to a district-based voting system after legal threats regarding voting rights.
voiceofoc.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
City Council members in Laguna Hills approved an election district map in an initial vote to transition the city to a district-based voting system after legal threats regarding voting rights.
Concerned residents are videotaping city council meetings in one of the last two holdout cities in OC that won’t allow taxpayers to watch policymaking from home.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/residents-videotape-city-meetings/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/residents-videotape-city-meetings/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Concerned residents are videotaping city council meetings in one of the last two holdout cities in OC that won’t allow taxpayers to watch policymaking from home.
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/residents-videotape-city-meetings/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/residents-videotape-city-meetings/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
A fitness hike on Hicks Haul Road and a screening of a ‘30s movie are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Free Things to Do: Hikes and Film Screenings
A fitness hike on Hicks Haul Road and a screening of a ‘30s movie are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
voiceofoc.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A fitness hike on Hicks Haul Road and a screening of a ‘30s movie are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
San Clemente City Council members could soon lease some land near the city’s reservoir to the Department of Homeland Security so federal officials can install cameras to monitor for immigrants coming ashore.
San Clemente Eyes Installing Border Patrol Cameras to Look for Panga Boats
San Clemente City Council members could soon lease some land near the city’s reservoir to the Department of Homeland Security so federal officials can install cameras to monitor for immigrants coming ashore.
voiceofoc.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
San Clemente City Council members could soon lease some land near the city’s reservoir to the Department of Homeland Security so federal officials can install cameras to monitor for immigrants coming ashore.
Surf City Tees Up Tough Talk on Ballot Security With County Elections Chief
City council members spent over two hours questioning just how safe their elections are with County Registrar Bob Page.
City council members spent over two hours questioning just how safe their elections are with County Registrar Bob Page.
Surf City Tees Up Tough Talk on Ballot Security With County Elections Chief
City council members spent over two hours questioning just how safe their elections are with County Registrar Bob Page.
voiceofoc.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Surf City Tees Up Tough Talk on Ballot Security With County Elections Chief
City council members spent over two hours questioning just how safe their elections are with County Registrar Bob Page.
City council members spent over two hours questioning just how safe their elections are with County Registrar Bob Page.
After four years of debates and assurances that it’s in the works, city leaders still haven’t established a plan to address climate change.
Where Is Irvine’s Climate Action Plan?
After four years of debates and assurances that it’s in the works, city leaders still haven’t established a plan to address climate change.
voiceofoc.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
After four years of debates and assurances that it’s in the works, city leaders still haven’t established a plan to address climate change.
Rynerson: Housing Isn’t Only For Those Who Already Have It
Housing plans should provide for a range of incomes and ethnicities.
Housing plans should provide for a range of incomes and ethnicities.
Rynerson: Housing Isn’t Only For Those Who Already Have It
Housing plans should provide for a range of incomes and ethnicities.
voiceofoc.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Rynerson: Housing Isn’t Only For Those Who Already Have It
Housing plans should provide for a range of incomes and ethnicities.
Housing plans should provide for a range of incomes and ethnicities.
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City leaders approved the project as OC cities face pressure from state housing mandates.
600 New Housing Units Coming to Fountain Valley, Including Affordable Senior Homes
City leaders approved the project as OC cities face pressure from state housing mandates.
voiceofoc.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
City leaders approved the project as OC cities face pressure from state housing mandates.
Westminster Honors Slain Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk
While many residents decried the move as campaigning from the dais, city council members insisted it was the right way to recognize and encourage public engagement.
While many residents decried the move as campaigning from the dais, city council members insisted it was the right way to recognize and encourage public engagement.
Westminster Honors Slain Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk
While many residents decried the move as campaigning from the dais, city council members insisted it was the right way to recognize and encourage public engagement.
voiceofoc.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Westminster Honors Slain Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk
While many residents decried the move as campaigning from the dais, city council members insisted it was the right way to recognize and encourage public engagement.
While many residents decried the move as campaigning from the dais, city council members insisted it was the right way to recognize and encourage public engagement.
The Orange County Power Authority has already started repaying Irvine’s $8 million loan that helped the alternative power agency get started in the first place.
Irvine Officials Look to Use Loan Repayment Funds for Sustainability Projects
The Orange County Power Authority has already started repaying Irvine’s $8 million loan that helped the alternative power agency get started in the first place.
voiceofoc.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Orange County Power Authority has already started repaying Irvine’s $8 million loan that helped the alternative power agency get started in the first place.
Orange County’s Law Enforcement Watchdog Once Again Rudderless
After three years at the helm, Robert Faigin quietly stepped away at the start of this month from a department that published less than half a dozen reports while he was in charge.
After three years at the helm, Robert Faigin quietly stepped away at the start of this month from a department that published less than half a dozen reports while he was in charge.
Orange County’s Law Enforcement Watchdog Once Again Rudderless
After three years at the helm, Robert Faigin quietly stepped away at the start of this month from a department that published less than half a dozen reports while he was in charge.
voiceofoc.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Orange County’s Law Enforcement Watchdog Once Again Rudderless
After three years at the helm, Robert Faigin quietly stepped away at the start of this month from a department that published less than half a dozen reports while he was in charge.
After three years at the helm, Robert Faigin quietly stepped away at the start of this month from a department that published less than half a dozen reports while he was in charge.
City council members could soon let voters decide if they want to rezone most of the city’s housing plan, with a large chunk going to affordable housing.
Will Newport Beach Voters Take Over City’s Housing Plan?
City council members could soon let voters decide if they want to rezone most of the city’s housing plan, with a large chunk going to affordable housing.
voiceofoc.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
City council members could soon let voters decide if they want to rezone most of the city’s housing plan, with a large chunk going to affordable housing.
Orange County’s Election Chief to Talk Election Integrity in Huntington Beach
After city leaders hosted a volunteer group claiming they found rampant fraud in Orange County election, registrar Bob Page is now set to go speak with city leaders.
After city leaders hosted a volunteer group claiming they found rampant fraud in Orange County election, registrar Bob Page is now set to go speak with city leaders.
Orange County’s Election Chief to Talk Election Integrity in Huntington Beach
After city leaders hosted a volunteer group claiming they found rampant fraud in Orange County election, registrar Bob Page is now set to go speak with city leaders.
voiceofoc.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Orange County’s Election Chief to Talk Election Integrity in Huntington Beach
After city leaders hosted a volunteer group claiming they found rampant fraud in Orange County election, registrar Bob Page is now set to go speak with city leaders.
After city leaders hosted a volunteer group claiming they found rampant fraud in Orange County election, registrar Bob Page is now set to go speak with city leaders.
A sitting councilman has publicly raised concerns that a member of the police union has tried to improperly influence him as residents keep calling on elected leaders to respond to…
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/garden-grove-councilman-police-union/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/garden-grove-councilman-police-union/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A sitting councilman has publicly raised concerns that a member of the police union has tried to improperly influence him as residents keep calling on elected leaders to respond to…
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/garden-grove-councilman-police-union/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://voiceofoc.org/2025/11/garden-grove-councilman-police-union/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Board members with the South Orange County Community College District terminated a $750,000 grant agreement with the developer of a proposed battery storage facility after robust opposition from south county residents and elected officials.
Proposed Battery Storage in South OC Leads to a Nixed $750,000 College Grant
Board members with the South Orange County Community College District terminated a $750,000 grant agreement with the developer of a proposed battery storage facility after robust opposition from south county residents and elected officials.
voiceofoc.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Board members with the South Orange County Community College District terminated a $750,000 grant agreement with the developer of a proposed battery storage facility after robust opposition from south county residents and elected officials.
OC veterans and county officials call on Sacramento to begin building the county’s first veterans cemetery, Fullerton backs away from an immigrant aid proposal – these are just some of the county’s biggest headlines this week.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines of Veterans Day Week
OC veterans and county officials call on Sacramento to begin building the county’s first veterans cemetery, Fullerton backs away from an immigrant aid proposal – these are just some of the county’s biggest headlines this week.
voiceofoc.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
OC veterans and county officials call on Sacramento to begin building the county’s first veterans cemetery, Fullerton backs away from an immigrant aid proposal – these are just some of the county’s biggest headlines this week.
Leaders from Orange County Animal Care are encouraging U.S. military veterans to adopt a free pet under the Pets for Vets Act.
Pets for Vets: Orange County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees Waived for Veterans
Leaders from Orange County Animal Care are encouraging U.S. military veterans to adopt a free pet under the Pets for Vets Act.
voiceofoc.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Leaders from Orange County Animal Care are encouraging U.S. military veterans to adopt a free pet under the Pets for Vets Act.