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Irvine: Tammy Kim Admitted To “Mental Diversion,” May Dodge 10 Election Fraud Felonies
Former Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim has been granted admission into "Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion" - the successful completion of which would lead to dismissal of...
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Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
This January, the members of the Orange Unified School District Board of Education gave themselves a massive 400% pay increase, raising their monthly stipend from...
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One Year After Groundbreaking, 91 Freeway Improvement Project Making Progress
Nearly a year after breaking ground on the SR-91 Improvement Project, significant progress is being made along one of Orange County’s busiest freeways, with construction...
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An Orange Unified Trustee and a Union President Negotiated Massive Pay Raises—Then Married Each Other. Where’s the Investigation?
[This article was originally published in CaliforniaCourier.news on February 11, 2026.] “If Ms. Page and Mr. Goodlander were in a romantic relationship at the time...
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Why Is Sup. Sarmiento Giving Tax Dollars To Extremist Group?
Each Orange County Supervisor has a $250,000 discretionary fund from which they cut checks to help out communities in their districts. Derided by critics as...
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Irvine: Tammy Kim Admitted To “Mental Diversion,” May Dodge 10 Election Fraud Felonies
Irvine: Tammy Kim Admitted To “Mental Diversion,” May Dodge 10 Election Fraud Felonies
Former Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim has been granted admission into "Mental Health Pre-Trial Diversion" -...
Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
This January, the members of the Orange Unified School District Board of Education gave themselves...
One Year After Groundbreaking, 91 Freeway Improvement Project Making Progress
One Year After Groundbreaking, 91 Freeway Improvement Project Making Progress
Nearly a year after breaking ground on the SR-91 Improvement Project, significant progress is being...
An Orange Unified Trustee and a Union President Negotiated Massive Pay Raises—Then Married Each Other. Where’s the Investigation?
An Orange Unified Trustee and a Union President Negotiated Massive Pay Raises—Then Married Each Other. Where’s the Investigation?
[This article was originally published in CaliforniaCourier.news on February 11, 2026.] “If Ms. Page and...
Why Is Sup. Sarmiento Giving Tax Dollars To Extremist Group?
Why Is Sup. Sarmiento Giving Tax Dollars To Extremist Group?
Each Orange County Supervisor has a $250,000 discretionary fund from which they cut checks to...
Progressive Orange Unified Board of Education Hires “Anti-Racism” Champion As Chief Communications and Strategy Officer
Progressive Orange Unified Board of Education Hires “Anti-Racism” Champion As Chief Communications and Strategy Officer
Editor's note: this article was originally published in CalifiorniaCourier.news on January 26, 2026. The Orange...

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Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
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Why Is Sup. Sarmiento Giving Tax Dollars To Extremist Group?
Why Is Sup. Sarmiento Giving Tax Dollars To Extremist Group?
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Editorial: Why Is Orange County’s Progressive Left Silent On Massacre of Iranian Protesters?
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One Year After Groundbreaking, 91 Freeway Improvement Project Making Progress
One Year After Groundbreaking, 91 Freeway Improvement Project Making Progress
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OCTA’s I-5 Improvement Project Breaks Ground through Irvine and Tustin in partnership with Caltrans
OCTA’s I-5 Improvement Project Breaks Ground through Irvine and Tustin in partnership with Caltrans
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Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
Orange Unified Trustees’ Refusal To Explain Their Massive Pay Increase Shows Contempt For The Public
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An Orange Unified Trustee and a Union President Negotiated Massive Pay Raises—Then Married Each Other. Where’s the Investigation?
An Orange Unified Trustee and a Union President Negotiated Massive Pay Raises—Then Married Each Other. Where’s the Investigation?
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Progressive Orange Unified Board of Education Hires “Anti-Racism” Champion As Chief Communications and Strategy Officer
Progressive Orange Unified Board of Education Hires “Anti-Racism” Champion As Chief Communications and Strategy Officer
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OUSD Board of Education Members Vote Themselves A 400% Pay Increase
OUSD Board of Education Members Vote Themselves A 400% Pay Increase

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