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SAUSD Trustee Brenda Lebsack: Censured For Speaking Truth, I Will Not Be Silenced
On May 20th, I was censured for representing my constituents and following federal law by supporting female student athletes.   I won the Santa Ana Unified...
Happy 4th of July – 249 Years of Independence, Liberty and Constitutional Government
249 years ago today, our Founding Fathers put their lives on the line and embarked on the greatest experiment in liberty and self-government in human...
Orange’s Summer Concerts In The Park Series Kicks Off July 9
Orange's annual summer series of concerts in the park kick off next Wednesday, July 9. The concerts take place at the Hart Park bandshell -...
Editorial: Sarmiento Should Stop Dodging Questions About “Donating” His $49,000 Pay Hike
Last week, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a huge $49,000 pay increase for themselves, boosting their base pay from $195,000 to $244,000 (by...
OC Parks Summer Concert Series Continues Through July and August
OC Parks is turning up the volume this summer with another series of free outdoor concerts every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at...
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