News across Orange County

Indivisible CA45 Meeting September 26
Indivisible CA45 will hold its next general meeting Saturday, September 26, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Fullerton Community Center. Featured guests are: Campaign of Congressman Derek Tran Campaign of […]
California passes nation’s toughest data‑center laws: What Newsom’s new regulations mean for tech, communities & jobs
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills creating the nation’s most comprehensive regulatory framework for...

Irvine Police to run a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 26: drivers face heavy penalties, insurance spikes
The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, Sept....

New outdoor complex delivers sports, gardening, and safe recreation to Santa Ana kids
On Friday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m., the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange...
City Celebration - Civil War & 9/11 Resolve
Posted 9/21/26 The Last Commander By Kathie Schey, City Archivist In 1930, Henry George Thomas, an old man wearing his faded Union Army uniform, was driven to the end of the pier. He was the guest of honor at the American Legion’s Memorial Day event. Only a few years earlier,…

Harvest Fall Fest at La Colmena brings families together for food, music, and cultural remembrance on Oct. 16
THRIVE Santa Ana and KOOMS will host Harvest Fall Fest: Re‑Membering on Friday, October 16,...

Ebell Club of Santa Ana hosts free wine & cheese Open House on Sept. 27
The Ebell Club of Santa Ana is inviting the community to its annual open house...

$1.5B Paramount deal safeguards OC film crews, vendors and local film spending
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a major settlement agreement with Paramount that resolves the...

The Santa Ana Rent Control ordinance already appears to be backfiring
Santa Ana’s rent‑control ordinance was intended to stabilize housing costs, but current market data from...

When Staff Knows More Than the Public: What Transparency Requires at Public Meetings
Public agencies depend on professional staff to research issues, prepare reports and advise elected officials and appointed directors. That expertise is an important part of government. But there is a difference between […]

Read the mid-September 2026 Fullerton Observer
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OCPA Board Increases Compensation for Directors
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) directors voted 4-1 to increase the maximum amount a director can earn in a month from $1,984.50 to $2,646 at their September 14, 2026 meeting. This […]