Orange County Fair Housing in-person and virtual public meetings set for March 5-7 and 13
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a series of in-person and virtual meetings in March for the 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), a five-year plan that looks at housing patterns and population data to address unfair housing practices and make sure everyone has equal access Read More
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for February 20 to 26
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk Read More
Health Authority Books Imprint Launched To Serve Health Business Thought Leaders
“In the world of publishing an imprint is a subsidiary, and it’s the name and logo that appears on the book as publisher,” says Devin DeVries, editor-in-chief of Health Authority Books. “Imprints typically specialize in subject matter, audience, or genre, and we saw a need for authors who work in Read More
A for-profit gallery with a charitable goal
Better Lives artists pose with gallery owner Christopher Wade. Most businesses make profit their sole goal. But the owner of Art Gallery for Better Lives has the additional goal of creating happiness. Better Lives started out as a philanthropic organization. The gallery is part of that larger effort. According to Read More
Griffins rolling early in CIF-SS Division 1 girls soccer playoffs
Addie Fennessey, right, battles with a Corona del Mar defender during a playoff match on Friday. Photo by Ted Apodaca Los Alamitos High’s girls soccer team got off to a strong start in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs, rolling to a 5-0 win in the first round and then taking Read More
How Can You Help Your Local Business Recover After the LA Fires?
The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles spread to more areas in Southern California, affecting residents and businesses alike. The total economic cost of these wildfires has now surged beyond $250 billion (LA Times), making it one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history with far-reaching consequences and significant Read More
Planners OK restaurant space on Main
The Planning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 18, approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant space on the corner of Main and Central. The vote was 4-0. The proposed restaurant will occupy the former Bank of America location on Main Street. Fifteen members of the public, including four members of Read More
Zoeter Dog Park to get permanent fence
Seal Beach is expected to install a permanent fence in the Zoeter Dog Park, according to the District One council representative. “Of some note is that utilizing my council discretionary funds, we are going to replace the temporary fencing at the Zoeter Dog Park with a permanent fence. This will Read More