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OC Sheriff’s Dept. says no to use of force changes
LawThe OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.
Did Disney retaliate against workers wearing union buttons?
EntertainmentA coalition of unions filed unfair labor charges against Disney, claiming the company forced workers at its Anaheim theme park to remove union buttons during their shifts.
OC candidate claims to speak fluent Viet, his opponent wants answers
PoliticsDerek Tran, a Vietnamese American running for California's 45th District, says he’s the only candidate who speaks fluent Vietnamese.
Will Latinos unfairly lose their homes due to Stanton’s redevelopment plans?
Orange CountyThe city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.
Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust
EducationInglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.
Santa Ana may allow non-citizens to vote in city elections
Orange CountySanta Ana voters will decide whether to extend voting rights in city elections to non-U.S. citizens in November.
Everything your kids won’t learn in school about our democracy: Can parents fill the void?
Child developmentAt a time of book bans and the withholding of critically important struggles in our history, our education system has increasingly failed to provide our young with the tools to become…
OC nonprofit stole $10 million to buy homes, lawsuit alleges
Orange CountyOrange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.
Anaheim failed to pass $50 limit on lobbying gifts to city officials
Orange CountyThe Anaheim City Council postponed their vote on a proposed ordinance to set a $50 limit for gifts to council members.