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Anaheim approves Anaheim Hills Festival apartment project

On March 4, 2026 By localoc

An extensively considered and highly debated proposal for apartments at Anaheim Hills Festival shopping center was approved Tuesday night by Anaheim’s City Council.

Latest: Ament requests withdraw guilty plea in court with decision pending; running timeline

On February 28, 2026 By localoc

Anaheim has condemned actions documented in a federal investigation of the city’s former mayor and a former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce executive that came to light in 2022. Here is what has happened, how Anaheim has responded and ongoing updates.

Top Orange County Business: OC Ad Site

On January 30, 2026 By localoc

Connecting Local Businesses With the Community Through Smart, Affordable Digital Marketing By Local OC News Staff MISSION VIEJO, CA — Orange County is home to tens of thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, each competing for attention in an increasingly digital world. While national platforms dominate advertising conversations, one locally Read More

Anaheim seeks to join lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement tactics

On July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 By localoc

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 22, 2025) — Anaheim has voted to join a federal lawsuit challenging immigration enforcement tactics that have played out in our city and across the region as part of a surge operation that began on June 6. Anaheim’s City Council approved seeking to join the lawsuit in Read More

Anaheim to join lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement tactics

On July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 By localoc

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 22, 2025) — Anaheim has voted to seek to join a federal lawsuit challenging immigration enforcement tactics that have played out in our city and across the region as part of a surge operation that began on June 6. Anaheim’s City Council approved seeking to join the Read More

Rising Costs Squeeze OC Businesses Here’s Where Relief Is Coming From

On July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 By localoc

Orange County is famous for sunshine, tourism, and thriving small businesses, but lately, many local owners say they’re fighting to stay afloat. Sharp wage hikes, housing costs that push workers away, insurance premiums that have skyrocketed, and energy bills that show up higher than ever are leaving many wondering what Read More

Undergrounding within Wildfire Threat Zones

On July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 By localoc

Under the current Anaheim Public Utilities Wildfire Mitigation Plan, there are seven remaining segments of overhead lines that are located within/adjacent to the various Fire Threat Zones. These seven segments include Martella Lane, Del Giorgio Road, Timken Road, Cooks Corner, Country Hill Road, Oak Canyon Nature Center Park near Walnut Read More

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

On July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By localoc

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 17, 2025) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 18, 2025, in East Anaheim, starting at 6:00 p.m. Checkpoint locations are selected based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not Read More

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

On July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By localoc

Anaheim Police chief retiring, city to start search for next chief

On July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 By localoc

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 10, 2025) — After a 30-year law enforcement career, Anaheim Police Chief Rick Armendariz is retiring with plans for a nationwide search for his successor set to take place. Armendariz will make himself available to assist as the city works through a recruitment and transition process for the Read More