Category: Orange County News

Cypress College President to participate in event modeled after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ to raise money for homelessness, food insecurity in Orange County Award

It might be easy to overlook the challenges of affordability in Orange County, a region known for its affluence, opulent coastal homes, and television series glorifying the idyllic living of the wealthy residents. Cypress College President JoAnna Schilling, Ph.D. admits that even she was stunned when she learned of the Read More

Anaheim Police Association endorses Ashleigh Aitken for Mayor

The Anaheim Police Association, who represent the city’s 380 dedicated and highly trained officers, have announced their endorsement of Ashleigh Aitken for Mayor. Support from the police gives Aitken a clean sweep of the highest profile organizational endorsements awarded in the race for Anaheim Mayor. Her campaign previously announced support Read More

Crossing the Northwest Passage: A Voyage of Ice, Wind and Polar Bears

The Scenic Eclipse 1 expedition yacht [Editor’s Note: NB Indy writer Richard Simon and his wife booked a one-month cruise from Greenland through the Northwest Passage in August and September. This is Simon’s recounting of his adventures during that cruise.] Please excuse this piece of travel advice: Don’t ask directions Read More

Pacific Surfliner service temporarily suspended south of Irvine Station

The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, has temporarily suspended service south of Irvine until further notice for emergency track repairs. Consultations with geologists, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors revealed that there may be a safety concern Read More

OCTA, state transportation officials, declare emergency to stabilize railroad tracks in south Orange County

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors at a special meeting today unanimously declared an emergency need for railroad track stabilization in southern San Clemente. The Board vote clears the way for CEO Darrell E. Johnson and OCTA staff to take the quick and necessary actions needed to secure Read More

Oh my gourd, ceramist Randy Au’s “Vegetable Series” lands at John Wayne Airport

Randy Au’s “Gingerly Wading toward Progress,” 2016. Courtesy photograph. John Wayne Airport (JWA) welcomes Hawaiian artist Randy Au and his ceramic art exhibit to the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery. “Vegetable Series” is inspired by Au’s love for nature. Whimsical in both color and shape, the display features ceramic shapes derived Read More

WalletHub study: 2022’s best and worst cities for people with disabilities

With October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the average monthly Social Security disability benefit at only $1,231.80, barely enough to keep an individual out of poverty, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities, as well as accompanying videos Read More

Long Beach mayoral candidate Suzie Price releases first video advertisement of general election

Suzie Price, candidate for Long Beach Mayor and current City Councilwoman, released “Chance,” her first advertisement of the general election. TO VIEW THE AD, TITLED, “CHANCE,” CLICK HERE. “Money was tight. We were immigrants. And my mom was raising me on her own,” Price begins, as she looks through old Read More