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Kobe Bryant Killed in Helicopter Crash Over Calabasas

01/27/2020 - 7:54 PM By Brittany M.

In addition to Bryant and his daughter, two Orange County athletic coaches were killed.

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In Major Vote, SCAG Favors More Housing in Coastal Areas

11/12/2019 - 4:26 AM By Brittany M.

The vote marks a major shift in the way SoCal cities plan for growth — a shift away from the region’s inland communities towards the coastal areas.

housing and land use

Southern California Association of Governments

Regional Housing Authority Assessment

huntington beach

los angeles county

riverside county

san bernardino county

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OC, Placentia Create State’s First City-County EIFD

08/22/2019 - 5:48 AM By Brittany M.

The new financing authority will fund infrastructure improvements and attract developers in the Old Town and TOD Packing Housing District regions.

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Orange County Reaches “Landmark” Settlement on Homeless Encampments

07/30/2019 - 2:20 AM By Brittany M.

Could this be a working model for the country?

legal settlement

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Placentia Hires Interim Chief for New Fire Department

06/24/2019 - 8:05 PM By Brittany M.

Placentia has hired an interim fire chief to help the city transition to its own locally controlled fire department.

comings and goings

Orange County Fire Authority

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Buildings That House Thousands of People Could Collapse in a Major Earthquake. What Are Cities and Counties Doing to Prepare?

01/21/2019 - 7:26 AM By Brittany M.

If they’ve told us once, they’ve told us a million times. The Big One is coming. Are our municipalities doing enough to get prepared?

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Todd Spitzer Unloads on L.A.’s Mayor, Says His Homeless Policies ‘Put Lives at Risk’

12/13/2018 - 3:34 AM By Brittany M.

Orange County Supervisor and District Attorney-Elect Todd Spitzer opened a rare war of words with Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti last week.

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Council Candidate Has Been Helping His Mom Panhandle on Orange County Streets for Years

10/31/2018 - 3:49 PM By Brittany M.

Residents see him dropping her off in a wheelchair to beg for assistance.

november election

Irvine City Council

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Déjà vu: Another OC City Council Candidate Caught Stealing Campaign Signs

10/25/2018 - 7:03 AM By Brittany M.

A candidate for Buena Park City Council has been caught stealing campaign signs. Stop me if you've heard this one before.

campaigns and elections

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National Democrats Set Their Sights on Southern California

04/18/2017 - 4:36 AM By Brittany M.

As County News reported in November, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton made

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…

After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…