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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > toxic-herbicide-spraying-orange-county

Santana: Herbicide Could be Making Its Way to South OC Beaches

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (982+ words) As Brent Linas kept up his runs alongside the San Juan Creek between Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano, he noticed abrupt changes in the streambed." "I'd see the creek and it was alive," said Linas, noticing all kinds of…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > ocs-biggest-headlines

OC’s Biggest Headlines as Supervisor Campaign Flairs Over Landfill

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (595+ words) The race for 5th District OC Supervisor is heating up as the county Republican Party is taking aim at incumbent Katrina Foley over a controversial landfill expansion " something that's drawing mounting resident opposition in south county." Foley says a vote she's…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > kriz-arriving-at-a-new-normal-another-23-people-died-without-fixed-abode-in-oc-in-january-same-as-in-2020-2025-but-still-2-3-of-peak-in-2022-2023

Kriz: Arriving at a “New Normal”? Another 23 People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC in January, Same as in 2020/2025, but still 2/3 of Peak in 2022/2023

16+ hour, 25+ min ago  (653+ words) Another 23 people died "without fixed abode" in OC in January 2026." Additionally, one person who died in November 2025 has been added to the coroner's list of homeless deceased." Their names are: Jeffrey BRYAN who died on Nov. 25, 2025 in Fullerton Oliver CARTER…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > newport-beach-shade-rules

Newport Beach Bans Most Tents at Coastline Over Resident Concerns

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (857+ words) Visitors to Newport Beach might have to pack up their tents moving forward after city leaders adopted new rules cutting the maximum shade sizes almost in half." The new rules were part of a package city leaders say are aimed…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > immigrant-aid-efforts-expand-again-in-orange-county

Immigrant Aid Efforts Expand Again in Orange County

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1630+ words) Irvine officials are joining a growing list of Orange County cities offering support to immigrant families impacted by deportation raids as Anaheim leaders look to potentially refill their aid fund and start to offer legal assistance. In Irvine, city council…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > orange-county-healthcare-workers-return-to-work-after-strike

Orange County Healthcare Workers Return to Work After Month-Long Strike

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (556+ words) Thousands of nurses and other healthcare workers participating in a historic strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics across California returned to work this morning as negotiators inch closer to a new contract. The healthcare workers, consisting of the United…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > orange-county-harassment-lawsuits

OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Grapples With Lawsuits

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (529+ words) Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer continues grappling with harassment lawsuits after a second female prosecutor won a lawsuit against the county, claiming she faced harassment from a senior prosecutor he hired that was ignored." While she initially claimed Spitzer…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > mccord-run-huntington-beach-like-a-service-business

McCord: Run Huntington Beach Like a Service Business

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (370+ words) Mind the dang store. Huntington Beach voters didn't elect a City Council to audition for flashy cable news. We want them to run a stuffy service business: streets, safety, facilities, finances, and risk mitigation. Our current council keeps running up…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > oc-da-workplace-harassment

Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against County Over OC District Attorney Conduct

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1323+ words) A second female prosecutor won a multimillion dollar judgement today, after a jury found she faced retaliation from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and other top prosecutors when she reported sexual harassment within his own office." That's on top…...

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voiceofoc.org > 2026 > 02 > irvine-looks-to-fund-bike-storage-mobility-improvements-at-train-station

Irvine Looks to Fund Bike Storage, Mobility Improvements at Train Station

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1080+ words) The Irvine train station is expected to get a facelift after Irvine officials voted to fund what they refer to as a mobility hub at the transit center. The mobility hub, expected to be constructed at a vacant site at…...