Voice of OC

@VoiceofOC

Orange County news. Our nonprofit and nonpartisan news agency focuses on quality of life, arts and culture.

Orange County, CA

Joined November 2009

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 19

Officials in several Orange County cities are slashing spending, dipping into their reserves and using one-time funding to patch up holes in their budgets amid poor fiscal outlooks that could jeopardize public services. buff.ly/tWFeDvU

VoiceofOC's tweet card. A host of OC cities struggled to pass a balanced budget this year with some officials warning of a bleak fiscal outlook in the years ahead.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · 17 h

Tustin Landscaper Violently Arrested in Deportation Sweeps Says Hope Lives buff.ly/XzCj5n5

VoiceofOC's tweet card. On Friday, Narciso Barranco gave his first public remarks as he has become a focal point on the impacts of the deportation raids.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 24

Pickleball Courts Are Coming to Buena Park buff.ly/Kj6Ykvw

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Buena Park residents will be able to enjoy new pickleball courts and upgraded basketball courts at Heroes Park in October.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 23

Orange Backs Off Trying to Unmask ICE buff.ly/7JFMtnx

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Orange officials tabled a resolution calling on ICE agents to clearly identify themselves and not wear masks when they operate in the city.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 23

Orange County’s Medi-Cal Program Stockpiles $1.8 Billion Despite CA Auditor Concerns buff.ly/IBPGK7N

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Two years ago, state auditors told CalOptima’s leaders it needs to spend more money to provide healthcare for Orange County’s neediest residents, but its reserves have continued to grow.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 23

Anaheim Looks to Join Lawsuit Against Against ICE Raids buff.ly/rbs8F5c

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Officials in Orange County’s biggest city, Anaheim, are moving to join a federal lawsuit against ICE raids in Southern California.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 22

Irvine Voters Could Decide Future of Open Spaces in City buff.ly/92o4BPA

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 21

Calls for Unmasking ICE Could Grow in Orange County buff.ly/NfRWaua

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Orange officials are considering calling on federal law enforcement agents to wear visible ID not masks when operating in the city.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 20

Voice of OC’s @NorbertoSantana questions how effective leaders truly are at engaging residents about spending tax dollars after county supervisors failed to apprise the public they were going to give themselves a 25% pay spike during budget discussions. buff.ly/5vWeTAq

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Huge surprise raises for county supervisors are prompting tough questions about how annual budget deliberations could better engage taxpayers as new fiscal year public budgets kick in across OC this...

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 20

Orange County Grand Jurors want to know why the Santa Ana Street Car project is now six years late, nearly $400 million over-budget and has no clear customer base for a four-mile long rail line. buff.ly/kTmeU2v

VoiceofOC's tweet card. A grand jury investigation found that the project has more than doubled its original budget and hasn’t shown any tangible benefits for the community.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 20

Officials in Santa Ana – Orange County’s only Sanctuary City – are joining a federal lawsuit challenging the ICE raids across Southern California and federal immigration officers conducting warrantless stops and arrests. buff.ly/Hxips8C

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 19

Anaheim officials are looking to boost their newly minted immigrant aid fund by $250,000, eyeing using money from Disney meant to support housing, after they grappled with filling a $64 million budget gap. buff.ly/Jx2dvON

VoiceofOC's tweet card. Elected leaders are eyeing money from Disney to support housing in Anaheim for the fund after grappling to address a $64 million budget gap.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 19

The Orange County Fair opened its doors this week as prices for admission and parking remain high for the 1 million visitors expected this summer. How will organizers respond if ICE shows up? buff.ly/MZ78pyo

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 18

Seed Libraries Sprout Across OC buff.ly/QeYxxg0

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 18

A Look At More Pets Available For Adoption At OC’s Animal Shelter buff.ly/Odbb9dD

VoiceofOC's tweet card. As of July 17, there are 170 dogs and 165 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 17

Will Costa Mesa Provide Aid to Families Impacted by ICE Raids? buff.ly/O3rCe7d

VoiceofOC's tweet card. City officials say they are looking into more resources for residents, following a large turnout of residents calling for action on Tuesday, while a handful of people pushed back and praised the...

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 17

Free Things to Do: Gardening Demonstrations and Teen Activities buff.ly/MCQm3lk

VoiceofOC's tweet card. A demonstration at a native seed farm and a volunteer opportunity for teens at the library is one of several free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 16

Anaheim Gives Immigrant Aid Fund a $250K Boost buff.ly/Jx2dvON

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 16

Santa Ana Becomes First OC City to Join Federal Lawsuit Against ICE Raids buff.ly/Hxips8C

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Voice of OC@VoiceofOC · Jul 15

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