Category: Orange County Community

Newport Beach Police Chief Announces Retirement

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis will retire at the end of the year, officials announced Nov. 10. “While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an exceptional department that will ensure the continuation of excellent public safety service to our community,” City Manager Grace Leung said. “We thank Chief…


Orange County Veterans Day Weekend Activities

Originally dedicated to the brave men who served and gave their lives during WWI, Veterans Day is now a day to honor all who have served in the military and sacrificed to protect our country and the freedom Americans continue to enjoy. The Epoch Times has compiled a list of upcoming events in Orange County…


Anaheim to Host Health, Immigration Fair

Residents can get free health checkups, dental fillings, eye exams, and flu shots at the Anaheim Health Fair to be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center. “We know how challenging access to healthcare can be, which is why more than 150 doctors, healthcare professionals…


Election Night Watch Party Attracts Politicians, Rep. Michelle Steel Supporters

On election night, over 50 people gathered to monitor the preliminary results of the election at a barbershop-sized retail office in Buena Park in support of 45th District Congressional Republican candidate Michelle Steel. As of Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. Steel had 55.3 percent of the vote over Democrat candidate Jay Chen with 44.7 percent….


OC Conservative Candidates Gather With Voters on Mid-Term Election Night

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Within the backdrop of a rainstorm passing over Orange County, conservative candidates gathered the evening of Nov. 8 at the Changes Lounge of Newport Beach, adjacent to the area’s Republican Party headquarters. “Today I want to do the Orange County one-clap because we have a lot of elected officials here tonight,” Orange County…


2022 General: Orange County Election Results

Orange County resident turnout was 33.6 percent in the Nov. 8 General Election, according to unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Out of 1,817,149 registered voters, 611,060 cast ballots—either by mail, submitting their ballot at a certified drop box, or by voting in person at a vote center. Here is the most…


Jordan Peterson Answers Audience’s Most Pressing Questions at Anaheim’s Honda Center

After gaining international acclaim for his philosophical commentary on deeply contested issues, Dr. Jordan Peterson—clinical psychologist, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, and author of the multi-million copy bestseller “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos”—has embarked on a worldwide lecture tour selling out stadiums where attendees ask him their most pressing questions….


Orange County Braces for Voter Storm

SANTA ANA, Calif.—There’s at least one thing the heads of the Democratic and Republican parties in Orange County can agree on about Nov. 8’s election—they’re hoping the rain doesn’t depress turnout. “We’re hoping the rain storm doesn’t depress the voter storm,” Orange County Republican Party Chairman Fred Whitaker said. Orange County Democratic Party Chair Ada…


San Clemente Voters to Decide if City Clerk, Treasurer Should Be Appointed

San Clemente voters will decide in the Nov. 8 election whether to change the city treasurer and city clerk positions from being elected to appointed. If approved, the measures will take effect 10 days after the election results are certified. Measure U The measure would change the role of the city clerk seat from an…


Bus Service Resumes in Orange County for Election Day

ORANGE, Calif.—Bus service resumed Nov. 7 amid ongoing negotiations between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the union representing its maintenance workers, but the reprieve could be short-lived, with the union threatening to return to the picket lines after Election Day if no agreement is reached. Negotiations resumed over the weekend, offering hope for…