It’s disappointing, though not surprising, to witness freshman congressmen Dave Min and Derek Tran engage in transparent fear-mongering over the Trump Administration’s temporary pause on
The Santa Ana Unified School District is contemplating approximately 280 teacher and counselor layoffs to address a budget shortfall of $187 million. Santa Ana USD
Former Irvine Councilwoman Tammy Kim’s campaign to return to that body via an upcoming District 5 special election is taking on water and sinking fast.
OC Parks is hosting a Wilderness Access Day for Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve this Saturday, February 1. The public will have access to a wide
Questions are swirling as to whether Tammy Kim, a Democrat and former councilmember, actually lives in the council district where she is running in the
Controversial Westminster Councilwoman Amy Phan West has been charged with attempting to bribe a city parking enforcement officer in order to avoid her husband’s car
Alyce Van, who was defeated for re-election to the Stanton City Council in November, has been charged with multiple felonies related to her seeking re-election
On December 23, 2024, Tustin Councilman Lee Fink quietly pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of battery. His conviction was the end result of an
Orange County Classical Academy shines as a tuition-free educational alternative for OC families. At a time when families across the state are struggling to find
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) exists to improve regional air quality. I recently joined its Governing Board, eager to support the cause.
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