The California Joint Committee on Legislative Audit Committee has voted 12-0 to approve a performance audit of the California Department of Technology’s (CDT) responsibilities regarding oversight of state information technology (IT) procurements, oversight, and security for the State of California. While the State Auditor has audited portions of IT systems Read More
Dr. Andy Gunn. Courtesy photo. Dr. Andy Dunn, vice chancellor of finance and administrative services for the Coast Community College District, retired on June 30, 2022. He entered his 12th year with the Coast District last October and has nearly completed his fourth decade of public service. “The District has Read More
California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson released the following statement in response to today’s annual gas tax increase, impacting every single Californian at the pump: “Gavin Newsom and California Democrats continue to fail Californians, doing nothing to prevent the state’s sky-high gas tax from increasing yet again. Democrats could Read More
Newport Beach entrepreneur Asma Ishaq Newport Beach entrepreneur Asma Ishaq, CEO of Modere – a global, live-clean lifestyle brand of supplements, household, and personal care products based in Newport Beach – has ranked fourth on this year’s 50 Fastest Growing Woman-Owned/Led Companies list by Women Presidents Organization and JP Morgan Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Saturday, July 2, 2022: Today: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming Read More
Michelle Steel this week renewed her call to fully repeal the state’s gas tax, as the tax increased yet again on July 1, just as drivers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. “The difference between Michelle and Jay on this issue couldn’t be more clear: Jay Read More
Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) and Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties issued the following statements in response to the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi state law that banned nearly all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a Read More
The latest issue of our popular monthly local guide is now available — our OCB’s July 2022 Dining Arts and Entertainment guide (OCB DARTS). Printed copies are available again, but they disappear fast! We encourage you to download your own free printable copy of our June 2022 Dining Arts and Read More
Heirloom a Modern Farmhouse has been honored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris as the Local Restaurant Spotlight for June. Heirloom is a hidden gem where patrons gather for delectable meals, from the carefully curated menu, and join in conversation and community. Co-owner and executive chef, Brianne Clancy, along with her mother Read More
Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) gave Senate Democrats another opportunity to provide gas price relief with an amendment to fund a gas tax holiday. Democrats rejected the Republican effort, even as California drivers are paying $6.27 for a gallon of unleaded gas – nearly two dollars more than the national average. Read More
