Category: Orange County News

Young Democrats of America release statement on President Biden’s announcement for student debt cancellation

The Young Democrats commend the Biden Administration on their effort to forgive $10,000 of debt for those making under $125,000 a year and $20,000 for pell grant recipients making under $125,000. This is a much needed step in the right direction down a very long path to rectifying years of Read More

SEARAC welcomes student loan forgiveness, calls for debt-free college

SEARAC commends the Biden administration for its commitment to canceling student loans for many borrowers. Today’s Executive Order would have the Department of Education cancel:  Up to $10,000 for individuals making less than $125,000 (and households making $250,000 or less)  Up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients These amounts are Read More

Republican Leader questions governor’s victory lap on homelessness

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued a statement in advance of Governor Newsom’s afternoon media event where he is expected to celebrate his successes on reducing homelessness: “I think the Governor’s Media Advisory included a typo. California is leading the nation in homelessness, not the other way around,” Read More

City Renews Trellis Partnership Agreement

The City Council has approved a two-year grant agreement with Trellis International, a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit, to manage a program that provides ongoing cleanup projects while training formerly homeless and housing insecure individuals to reenter the workforce. The City’s partnership with Trellis began in September 2021 under an initial one-year, Read More

Vicente Sarmiento campaign states Sarmiento in best position to win for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 2

Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento is best positioned to win the newly-drawn, Latino-majority Orange County Board of Supervisors 2nd District as demonstrated by his commanding primary victory; overwhelming fundraising advantage; coalition of endorsers; and right record and message to lead in this critical moment for Orange County. Primary Winner: Vicente Read More

Newport Beach City Council Approves Library Lecture Hall Naming Donation

Rendering of new lecture hall The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation has received a commitment from Bill Witte and Keiko Sakamoto for a generous contribution to name the Newport Beach Public Library Lecture Hall. The Newport Beach City Council approved the Naming Rights Agreement at its Council meeting on Tuesday, Read More